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Shelbourne almost equalised from a Jason Byrne free kick that flew over the crossbar off the defensive wall.
Shels keeper Delaney prevented Cork extending their lead when he saved a Liam Kearney deflected shot with a flying one-handed save.
In the 82nd minute Shelbourne were reduced to ten men with Richie Baker receiving a second yellow card for a reckless tackle on Kearney.
A header from Owen Heary in stoppage time almost salvaged a point for Shels but it wasn’t to be and it was Cork who left the field to a standing ovation from their fans. The Leesiders now move six points clear of second placed Derry City.