was founded after the granting of a license to compete in the inaugural season of the Women's National League by the Football Association of Ireland.

A squad was assembled containing players such as Denise O'Sullivan, Marie Curtin and Clare Shine under the management of Dave Bell.

[8] The club had some mixed results on the field in the 2011–12 Women's National League season, and Bell left by mutual agreement in early March 2012.

Former Tralee Dynamos player Ronan Collins took the reins of the club until the end of the season (finishing third).

[citation needed] For the 2013–14 WNL season, a number of players departed, and a largely new team was signed.

[10] Irish International Denise O'Sullivan was the highest profile departure, following a move to Scottish club Glasgow City.

[5] During the 2018 season, the club reached the final of the Women's National League Development Shield competition,[15] losing out to Wexford Youths W.F.C.

[17] The team came fourth in the 2020 WNL League competition,[18] and reached the 2020 FAI Women's Cup Final, losing out to Peamount United.

[25] For several seasons, Cork City FC Women played their home games at Bishopstown Stadium in Curaheen.

[27] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.