Cork City - 1 Drogheda Utd - 0 This match will be remembered only because it marked the last appearance in the National League of one of Cork City's most loyal players, centre-back Declan Daly.

Daly was introduced for the first time in this season's Eircom League just five minutes before the final whistle and he was given a guard-of-honour by his colleagues and a warm tribute by the fans at full-time.

His appearance marked a 356th appearance for Cork in a career stretching back almost 20 years.

Cork deserved to finish their season on a winning note even if the contest was unremarkable. Their seventh win at Turner's Cross this season ensured they finished third in the table and qualified for the InterToto Cup.

The place in Europe was secured even before this final game and with Drogheda lying safe in mid-table, the teams were competing only for pride. The only goal came after 65 minutes when Billy Woods' left-wing cross was met six yards from goal by Kevin Murray and his header flew past Mark Rogers.

CORK CITY: Devine; Bennett, Coughlan, D Murray, Horgan; Mulconry, K Murray, CT O'Brien, Woods (Daly 85); CP O'Brien (Behan 88), O'Callaghan (Nolan 85).

DROGHEDA UNITED: Rogers; Cronin, O'Connor, Scully (Gallogley 46), Lynch; Quinless, Molloy, Tierney, Flanagan (Gallagher 46); O'Brien (Connor 71), Myler.

Referee: J O'Neill (Waterford).