City and Mardyke expand partnership

A long-standing partnership between Cork City FC and the Mardyke Arena UCC is continuing but with a change in focus towards high performance support facilities.

The Mardyke High Performance gym supports elite athletes and provides specialist coaching, state-of-the-art equipment, recovery programmes, performance tracking technology, and dedicated strength and conditioning and athlete support services, with all of these facilities available to Cork City FC’s men's and women's teams as required.

Cork City’s Chief Operating Officer, Éanna Buckley said: “Having access to their state-of-the-art facilities is very beneficial for both our men’s and women’s teams, along with the support of their expert staff. The Mardyke Arena High Performance facilities are an incredible asset for our players and staff.”

The previous partnership between the club and the Mardyke Arena which has existed since 2012 was a general partnership which gave Cork City FC players access to the Arena’s world-class facilities.

Speaking about the evolution of the partnership, Christine Moloney, CEO of Mardyke Leisure (UCC) DAC said: “While our relationship with the club extends back more than fourteen years, this enhanced partnership reflects the significant development of our high performance facilities, services and expertise. This partnership is about much more than facility access; it is about creating an integrated high-performance environment that helps athletes and teams achieve sustained success."

In recognition of the partnership, the Mardyke Arena High Performance logo appears on the jersey sleeves of both the men and women’s teams and on signage at the Munster FA Turners Cross Stadium.