Festival of Football
Project Partner:
Cork City FC
Contact:
www.corkcityfc.ie
Cork City FC U-11 Grassroots Tournament
Date: 25 June 2005
Venue: Sam Allen Sports Complex
European Capital of Culture Cup
Date: 3 July 2005
Venue: Turners Cross Stadium
Project Description:
Cork City FC played Hibernian’s from the Scottish Premier League for the European Capital of Culture Cup.
Leading up to this main event was a Grassroots Tournament which featured upcoming stars of the Cork School Boys League. The Grassroots Tournament, sponsored by the Irish Examiner, attracted over 50 teams and the final two teams played for the Irish Examiner Capital of Culture Cup.
Cork City FC is central to the cultural life of the city, and these special events enabled football fans to celebrate a wonderful year in the life of Cork.

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