Last updated : Thursday, 27 June 2024
Introduction
The Cork Business and Shipping League (CBL) is an amateur football league based in Cork, Ireland. It was founded in 1967 and currently has over 100 teams competing in a variety of divisions.
The CBL is affiliated with the Munster Football Association and its teams compete in the Munster Junior League. The league also has its own cup competition, the Mick Mooney Challenge Cup.
The CBL is a popular league and attracts players of all abilities, from experienced veterans to newcomers to the game. The league is also known for its friendly atmosphere and social events.
History
The Cork Business and Shipping League was founded in 1967 by a group of businessmen and sailors who wanted to provide a competitive football league for players in Cork. The league started with just a few teams, but it has grown steadily over the years and now has over 100 teams competing in a variety of divisions.
The CBL has been affiliated with the Munster Football Association since its inception. This means that the league's teams compete in the Munster Junior League, which is the top tier of junior football in Munster. The CBL also has its own cup competition, the Mick Mooney Challenge Cup.
Current season
The current season of the Cork Business and Shipping League is the 2022-2023 season. The league is divided into four divisions: Premier Division, Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3.
The Premier Division is the top division of the league and is currently being contested by 12 teams. The defending champions are Carrigaline Town.
The other divisions are contested by a varying number of teams, depending on the level of competition.
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