Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
Introduction
The Cork Schoolboys League (CSL) is an amateur football league in Cork, Ireland. It was founded in 1948 and is affiliated to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI). The CSL has over 100 member clubs and caters for boys and girls aged 6 to 18 years old.
The CSL runs a number of competitions, including the Premier Division, First Division, Second Division, and Third Division. It also runs cup competitions, such as the Charlie O'Shea Cup and the Jimmy Barry Murphy Cup.
The CSL is a major force in schoolboy football in Cork and has produced many talented players who have gone on to play professional football. Some of the most famous players to come through the CSL include Roy Keane, Robbie Keane, and Damien Duff.
History
The Cork Schoolboys League was founded in 1948 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The first chairman of the league was Mr. John O'Leary.
The CSL initially had just 12 member clubs, but it has grown steadily over the years and now has over 100 member clubs. The league has also expanded its competitions to include girls' teams.
The CSL has produced many talented players over the years, including Roy Keane, Robbie Keane, and Damien Duff. These players have all gone on to play professional football at the highest level.
Competitions
The Cork Schoolboys League runs a number of competitions, including the following:
- Premier Division
- First Division
- Second Division
- Third Division
- Charlie O'Shea Cup
- Jimmy Barry Murphy Cup
The Premier Division is the top division in the CSL and is contested by the best teams in the league. The First Division is the second tier, followed by the Second Division and the Third Division.
The Charlie O'Shea Cup is a knockout competition for the top teams in the CSL. The Jimmy Barry Murphy Cup is a knockout competition for the younger teams in the CSL.
