Thousands Attend Inaugural Cork Super Cup Between Cork City, Celtic

Celtic FC has arrived in Cork to face Cork City FC in the inaugural Cork Super Cup at the historic SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, marking their first meeting in 16 years. The match, which will feature largely B team players for Celtic as their internationals have just returned, includes a special appearance by Cork native and Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah. Cork City’s new manager Ger Nash expressed excitement over the match, highlighting it as an opportunity to integrate new signings and academy players. The event is expected to draw a large crowd and provide a significant economic boost to local businesses, with tens of thousands of fans anticipated in the 45,000-capacity stadium. The Lord Mayor of Cork welcomed Celtic FC with a reception at City Hall ahead of the 6 p.m. kickoff. This friendly encounter comes as Cork City is mid-season while Celtic is just beginning theirs, setting the stage for a competitive and historic showdown.