They were narrowly beaten in the play-off final against Waterford.
Cobh Ramblers gave a great account of themselves in the First Division Play-off final against Waterford.
Those are the thoughts of the clubs manager and Portlaoise man Shane Keegan following the conclusion of the League of Ireland First Division season.
He managed to secure the club a place in the play-off final where they were narrowly beaten 2-1 against Waterford who went on to beat Cork City and secure promotion to the Premier Division.
Keegan says he was happy with his side's efforts over the past couple of weeks:
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