League of Ireland in Cork city
is a city in Ireland, located in the South-West Region, in the province of Munster. It is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the third most populous on the island of Ireland. Eight association football clubs/teams or franchises from Cork have represented the city in the League of Ireland. In 1924–25 Fordsons became the first team from the city to join the league. Since then, apart from the two seasons, 1982–83 and 1983–84, the league has featured at least one Cork team. The current representative, Cork City F.C., were elected to the league in 1984–85. They are the only city club currently competing in the League of Ireland Premier Division. However, Cobh Ramblers, based in Cobh, currently play in the League of Ireland First Division. Between them, teams from Cork have won the league title on twelve occasions.
Clubs
| Club | From/To | Seasons |
| Fordsons/Cork F.C. | 1924–1938 | 14½ |
| Cork Bohemians | 1932–1934 | 2 |
| Cork City I | 1938–1940 | 1? |
| Cork United I | 1940–1948 | 7½ |
| Cork Athletic | 1948–1957 | 9 |
| Evergreen United/Cork Celtic | 1951–1979 | 28 |
| Cork Hibernians | 1957–1976 | 19 |
| Albert Rovers/Cork Alberts/Cork United II | 1976–1982 | 6 |
| Cork City II | 1984-Present | 34 |
Where multiple names are listed, the clubs have changed names. See below