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CORK CITY HAVE announced that first team manager Ger Nash has resigned with immediate effect due to “personal reasons.”

The 39-year-old only took charge at Turner’s Cross in May and was unable to prevent them from suffering relegation to the League of Ireland First Division.

Nash did lead the Leesiders to the FAI Cup final, where they lost out to Shamrock Rovers, and in the aftermath of that Aviva Stadium showpiece spoke of his desire to rebuild for the 2026 First Division campaign.

Cork City FC has been informed by men’s first team manager Ger Nash of his decision to step down from the role, with immediate effect.

The club would like to thank Ger for his efforts throughout the 2025 season.

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— Cork City FC (@CorkCityFC) December 23, 2025

However, Cork are now searching for a third permanent boss in a year to bring them straight back to the top flight.

“Cork City FC has been informed by men’s first team manager Ger Nash of his decision to step down from the role, with immediate effect,” a brief club statement began.

“The club would like to thank Ger for his efforts throughout the 2025 season. Ger Nash has indicated to the club that the decision was made for personal reasons. The search for a new manager will begin immediately.”

Former Republic of Ireland international David Meyler was Nash’s No.2 but it’s unclear as of yet whether he will also depart the club or be in the frame as a successor.

Written by David Sneyd and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won’t find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women’s sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here.