Dundalk 3-0 St Patrick’s Athletic 16th September 1951
Dundalk won this league match comfortably at Oriel Park, although it was not until the late stages that the home side sealed the match after St Pats were reduced to ten men. Dundalk were by far the superior side and also had two goals disallowed and on two occasions hit the post.
Dundalk’s best performers were half-backs Fearon, Kelly and Gavin – while Ralph and Clarke completed a reliable defence in front of Walter Durkan. McDonagh also terrorised the Pat’s defence up front. St Pat’s performed admirably until the harsh sending off of Desay.
In a scoreless first-half, Roddy had a goal disallowed. Pats nearly took the lead when Gibbons slipped past Kelly and shot inches wide of Durkan’s goal. Just before the break, Fearon’s 20 yard free-kick struck the upright. McDonagh opened the scoring midway through the second half when he turned in a cross from Murray. O’Brien headed the second six minutes later and finally Roddy added a third.
Elsewhere
Drumcondra defeat Shelbourne 2-1 at Tolka Park; Evergreen achieve a rare win with a 3-2 win over Sligo Rovers at Turner’s Cross; The best match of the day was at Kilcohan Park where Waterford United beat Limerick 4-3.
In The News
President Eisenhower requests more NATO troops to be stationed in bases in Western Europe; Discussions over the uncertain future of the GNR continue; North Korean forces commence a major offensive against US and UN forces; Sean McBride TD proposes a referendum on partition.
St Patrick’s Athletic 2-3 Dundalk 25th March 1962
Dundalk caused a shock at Inchicore to end St Pat’s hopes of winning the 1961/62 league title. Dundalk, on play, did not deserve to win the game, but they took their chances while St Pats were wasteful and “fuddled around in midfield”.
St Pat’s went ahead after 5 minutes when he converted after Ronnie Whelan’s shot had rebounded off John Murphy and fell kindly for Norris. Harte equalised in the 9thminute with a header from a Munroe cross and Callan put Dundalk ahead in the 10th minute when he latched on to a long ball to shoot past Lowry. The lead only lasted four minutes when Whelan volleyed a superb goal that gave Barron no chance. Whelan nearly repeated his fine goal when he was denied first by Barron and then had another effort cleared off the line by Lyons. St Pat’s continued to dominate possession but it was Dundalk who secured the points when Jimmy Hasty scored from a cross from Dermot Cross.
Elsewhere
At Tolka Park, the tenants defeated the landlords as Shelbourne beat Drumcondraw 3-2; Cork Celtic defeated Waterford 4-0; Shamrock Rovers defeated Sligo Rovers 3-1; Cork Hibernians 2-1 Bohemians.
In The News
French troops are engaged in major fighting in Algeria; East German communist leader, Walter Ulbricht, calls for Western troops to leave West Berlin;
On TV
World Championship Golf, School Around The Corner, The Honeymooners, The Flintstones (RTE); Bonanza, London Palladium, Wonderful World (UTV); Sooty, What’s My Line?, Charlie Chester Music Hall (BBC).
Dundalk 1-0 St Patrick’s Athletic 11th September 1966
Dundalk went to the top of the Shield table with a 1-0 win over St Pat’s in Oriel Park. It was a well deserved victory and the margin of victory should have been much higher. Tony O’Connell had his best game since joining Dundalk and his partnership with Ben Hannigan caused the Pats defence all kinds of problems. Hannigan missed two good chances before finally scoring the only goal of the game. Alan Fox, Dundalk’s player-manager, had a very impressive match while Fran Brennan also starred in defence. As for Pats – Peyton, Whelan, Boucher, Bushe and Campbell were their best performers.
Murray came close to giving Dundalk the lead only to be denied by a superb save by Lowry. The Pat’s keeper also did well to save a shot from Hale. Hannigan missed a sitter from two yards before he scored after the best move of the game. Burke and O’Connell combined to cross for Hannigan to steer into the corner of the net.
Teams
Dundalk: Blount, Brennan, McKeown, Millington, Fox, Burke, Gilmore, Murray, Hale, Hannigan, O’Connell.
St Patrick’s Athletic: Lowry, Roche, O’Reilly, Campbell, Boucher, Bushe, Dowling, Dunne, Monaghan, Whelan, Peyton.
Elsewhere
Shamrock Rovers 6-0 Waterford, Sligo Rovers 2-3 Drogheda United; Cork Hibs 3-1 Waterford; Drumcondra 2-1 Bohemians.
In The News:
The government release details of a plan to introduce free post-primary education; President Eamon de Valera visits Clare; Five East Germans smashed an armour-plated bulldozer through the Berlin Wall to make a dramatic escape into West Berlin;
On TV
Jamboree, The Lucy Show (RTE); The Bruce Forsyth Show (UTV); It’s A Knockout, Perry Mason, The Ken Dodd Show (BBC)
In Music
The Beatles were number one in the UK Singles Chart with the double-A single Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby and also at number one in the album chart with Revolver.
12 April 1970
The first match between Dundalk and St Pats in the 1970s took place on the final day of the 1969/70 season on April 12th. Dundalk were well out of contention at this point of the season and a 2-1 win allowed them to finish in 5th place. Paddy Turner was awarded the “Player of the Year” trophy before the game and he opened Dundalk’s account when he ran through from halfway and exchanged passes with Turlough O’Connor before scoring with a low effort. Ex-Dundalk keeper Kevin Blount was at fault when he could only push out a cross by Rodgers and McConville slotted the ball home. O’Connor should have scored at least twice when he broke though the Pats offside trap but Blount saved his efforts. St Pats scored after 59 minutes when Hayes had beaten Swan for possession and crossed for Wallace to score.
Dundalk: Swan, Sandom, Brennan, Murray, Hendricks, Connolly, Kinsella, McConville, O’Connor, Rodgers.
St Pats: Blount, Brady, Shields, Strahan, Sheridan, Coltrain, Wallace, Campbell, Trainor, Hayes, Walsh.
In The News: The Apollo 13 astronauts were 130,000 miles out in space travelling at 4186 miles per hour towards the moon. Within one day the mission would nearly end in disaster when an explosion on board causes the mission to be abandoned and a major recovery effort to bring the crew home.
11 April 1971
As in the previous season, Dundalk and Pats played out their final league games of the season against each other. This time the venue was Richmond Park. It was an important point for St Pats as it saved them from re-election. The game was less than 20 minutes old when Aiden Prendergast, a newcomer on the Dundalk side, headed home Turlough O’Connor’s free-kick past Blount. The lead lasted just eight minutes when O’Rourke collected the ball from a Mick Millington (another former Dundalk favourite now at St Pats) and beat Keogh all ends up with a long-range drive.
Dundalk took the lead in the 2nd half when Larkin floated in a corner for O’Connor to stab home. Two minutes later and another ex-Dundalk man, Kevin Murray, found the net from a 25 yard free-kick. The evening was not to end well for Murray when he was sent off for abusing the linesman. Dundalk’s Fran Brennan was also sent off in the same incident.
St Pats: Blount, J Campbell, O’Rourke, Doyle, McDonnell, Keogh, Murray, N Campbell, Hayes, Anderson, Millington: Sub: O’Connor for Anderson
Dundalk: Keogh, Brennan, Sandom, B McConville, T McConville, McKeever, Sheehy, Turner, O’Connor, Prendergast, Larkin.
In The News: Pakistan bomb Indian towns with thousands reported dead in recent fighting; Easter commemoration parades in Derry and Lurgan ended in violence with 12 British soldiers injured at the Bogside after stone throwing incidents.
13 April 1972
The league officials didn’t have much imagination at this time did they? Dundalk and St Pats again finished off their league campaigns on the last day of the season (and did so again in 1973). This particular game was the first win for St Pats in the 1970s. Earlier in the season a 0-0 draw took place in Oriel Park.
There was a very small attendance at the match as Pats won 2-0. The man of the match was that man Kevin Murray again. Murray, along with Paul Shields and Damien Keogh, dominated a Dundalk side who were missing Turlough O’Connor and Paddy Turner who had been injured in the previous weekends 4-2 defeat to Waterford United in the FAI Cup Final. The scoreline would have been much heavier if it was not for ex-Lilywhite favourite Ben Hannigan having a bad day. Dundalk’s best player on the day was forward Noel Dawson who partnered Sean Sheehy up front. Pats took the lead after 36 through an own-goal by Tommy McConville. Pats sealed the victory when Shield latched on to a pass from Keogh to score.
St Pats: Blount, Doyle, O’Rourke, Murray, Reynolds, Brazil, Shields, Munroe, Hannigan, Keogh, Campbell. Sub: Hayes for Brazil
Dundalk: Keogh, Davey, Brennan, B McConville, T McConville, Hendricks, Brunton, Kane, Sheehy, Rogers, Dawson. Sub: O’Hara for Kane.
In The News: Northern Ireland suffered it’s worst day of bombings since the beginning of the troubles. Twelve bombs exploded throughout the state. 16 ESB Plants were on strike. This also affected 50% of telephone services that were also cut off.
20 September 1973
While both teams enjoyed one victory each in the 73/74 season, Dundalk won this encounter 4-0 in the League Cup. Dundalk took the lead after twelve minutes when Penman beat Lally to a high ball and flicked it in to Dainty who volleyed a shot through a crowded goalmouth to the net. Hearty added a second after 35 minutes when Penman set up him with a headed pass across the face of the goal. Cobbe took advantage of an error by Lally after 75 minutes to make it 3-0. Two minutes later Hearty sent a short free to Con Davey whose shot was well saved but Lally could not hold on allowing Dainty to score the fourth.
Dundalk: Keogh, T Davey, Devlin, Watson, C Davey, Brunton, Dainty, McKeever, Cobbe, Penman, Hearty. Sub; Clarke for Watson.
St Pats: Lally, Byrne, Pender, Doyle, Reynolds, Buckitt, Shields, Munroe, Ralph, O’Sullivan, Flanagan.
In The News: The IRA detonate a bomb in an Army Barracks in Chelsea, London.
Dundalk 2-1 St Patrick’s Athletic 28th October 1973
Dundalk just about deserved this win over St Pats at Oriel Park although there was a lot of controversy about the winning goal. St Pats took the lead after twenty minutes when Jack Burkett, the Pats player-manager, profited from an error by Brunton to shoot past Keogh. Dundalk equalised after 55 minutes when Cobbe went on a mazy run and crossed for Willie Penman to head a characteristic goal. Dundalk went in search for the winner and ten minutes from time, McKeever scored from close range despite suspicions of hand-ball.
Teams
Dundalk: Keogh, T Davey, Devlin, Cavanagh, C Davey, Brunton, McAleevey, McKeever, Cobbe, Penman, Dainty. Sub: Watson for Cavanagh.
St Patrick’s Athletic: Lally, Byrne, Myles, Doyle, Reynolds, Burkett, Shields, Flangan, Munro, O’Sullivan, Collins.
Elsewhere
Bobby Tambling makes his debut for Cork Celtic as they win 6-2 at Waterford; Shamrock Rovers 2-1 Limerick; Sligo Rovers 0-1 Athone; Bohemians 3-1 Drogheda; Home Farm 1-3 Finn Harps; Cork Hibs 3-0 Shelbourne.
In The News
Hosptial services are cut as Junior Doctors are restricted to a 40-hour week; Moves toward peace in the Middle East took a step forward as Egyptians and Israeli military offices met to discuss a cease-fire; President Nixon comes under more pressure due to the Watergate scandal; An off-duty RUC officer was shot dead in Donegal;
In Music
The number one single was “Daydreamer” by David Cassidy. David Bowie was at number one in the album charts with “Pin Ups”.
On TV
This Day, Sunday Night at the Movies, The Riordans (RTE); The Big Match, Tarzan, Believe It or Not; Sunday night at the Palladium; The Frost Programme (UTV); Mr Ben, Ask Aspel, The Onedin Line; Parkinson meets Peter O’Toole (BBC1); Morecambe & Wise Show, M.A.S.H. (BBC2).
26 January 1975
Dundalk had lost twice to St Pats earlier in the 74/75 season. Pats won 2-0 in the League Cup and also recorded a 3-1 win at Richmond Park in the first league encounter. Dundalk however moved into second place in the table after a fully deserved 3-0 win at Oriel Park. This win could have been much more emphatic had Dundalk not struck the St Pat’s crossbar five times during the course of the game. Dundalk scored their first after just two minutes through Tony Cavanagh who, after a good solo effort, gave Lally no chance with a well placed shot inside the post. Dundalk hit the post three times in close succession with shots by Davey and Dainty in between a penalty kick by Jim McLaughlin that hit the post. St Pats nearly levelled only for Blackmore to save superbly from Devlin. Armstrong then hit the Pats woodwork on two more occasions. Finally, Dundalk extended their lead in the 76th minute when Cavanagh finished a good run with a shot that beat Lally and appeared to have crossed the line before Connellan made sure. Connellan did get on the scoresheet after 83 minutes.
Dundalk: Blackmore, Davey, Smith, Devlin, McManus, McLaughlin, Cavanagh, Connellan, Armstrong, Clarke, Dainty. Sub: Watson for Clarke
St Pats: Lally, Byrne, Myles, Flanagan, Smith, Doyle, Devlin, Dardis, Baker, Whelan, Shields.
In The News: A Polish plane made an emergency landing at Shannon Airport after a bomb hoax; The IRA are considering a ceasefire as they await the Gardiner Report – however, the reports ending of special category status would set in motion a chain of events culminating in the 1981 Hunger Strikes.
25 January 1976
Dundalk were enjoying their best title challenge of the decade and achieved a valuable point on their way to the league trophy. However, this was certainly a point dropped as they dominated from start to finish. St Pats keeper Tom Lally was the man of the match with a string of fine saves. Terry Flanagan scored both Dundalk goals. Both were scrappy finishes after goalmouth scrambles. Flanagan’s goals were sandwiched between Peter Conway’s unexpected opening goal and the same player’s equaliser.
St Pats: Lally, Smyth, Paisley, Keely, Reynolds, Doyle, Cobbe, Hale, Barber, Byrne, Conway.
Dundalk: Blackmore, McManus, McLaughlin, T McConville, B McConville, J McLoughlin, Cavanagh, McDowell, Sheehy, Flanagan.
In The News: Five people died in violent incidents over the weekend including two killed by a bomb in Lisburn while three people were killed in separate shootings; Protests continue in Dublin, London and Belfast in support of the Wakefield Hunger Striker – Frank Stagg – who was in a critical condition.
1 April 1977, Tolka Park
Dundalk’s preparations for this FAI Cup semi-final were not helped by the on-off transfer of Seamus McDowell to Hearts. The transfer was due to go through after the victory in Cork but its collapse allowed Jim McLaughlin to select the striker in this semi-final against St Pats. The match was ruined as a spectacle by a gale-force wind. The wind was to play a role in the opening goal for Dundalk after just ten minutes. Jimmy Dainty swung in a vicious cross that was caught by the wind and flew right across the goalline evading O’Brien in the St Pat’s goal. Terry Flanagan was on hand at the back post to head home. It only took St Pats two minutes to level. Future Dundalk star Leo Flanagan crossed superbly to Neil Martin and he headed past a stranded Blackmore. St Pat’s had the best chance to win the match in the second half when Martin mistimed a simple header with the Dundalk defence absent.
Dundalk: Blackmore, B McConville, McLaughlin, T McConville, McManus, Braddish, Cavanagh, McDowell, Dainty, Flanagan, Lawlor.
St Pats: O’Brien, B Martin, Last, Keely, Smith, Munroe, Luke, Flanagan, Byrne, Bridges, N Martin.
6th April 1977
A certain Mr Dermot Keely had announced on the eve of this match that he was quitting St Pat’s at the end of the season to emigrate to Australia. He was also optimistic about St Pat’s chances of upsetting Dundalk. “Individually, there is a lot of class in the Dundalk side but I doubt if the team, as a unit, work as hard as we do. And ultimately, Cup football is all about the willingness of players to work and graft until the last minute.”
The first half passed without serious incident. Dundalk increased the tempo in the second half with Tony Cavanagh and Seamus McDowell dominating the midfield. Cavanagh produced two splendid long range efforts while O’Brien saved brilliantly from McDowell’s 20 yard effort. However, Dundalk’s dominance disappeared and St Pat’s had two opportunities to steal a place in the final. First McDowell’s ill-advised back pass was intercepted by Byrne but he shot over the bar from just 5 yards. Then in the 89th minute a similar incident almost spelled disaster. Brian McConville’s back pass was intercepted by St Pat’s player-manager Bridges. However, Blackmore came off his line quickly and made an excellent save with McManus completing the clearance.
The winner came in the second minute of extra time. McDowell floated in a tantalising deep cross into the box. Dermot Keely headed clearance fell to 18 year old Synan Braddish 25 yards out and he crashed a powerful volley low into the corner of the net. Blackmore came to Dundalk’s rescue in the 115th minute when he managed to tip over a wayward cross from Doyle.
Dundalk: Blackmore, McManus, T McConville, McLaughlin, B McConville, Braddish, McDowell, Cavanagh, Dainty, Lawlor, Flanagan
St Pats: O’Brien, B Martin, Keely, Doyle, Smith, Munroe, Luke, Flanagan, Byrne, Bridges, N Martin
Dundalk 2-0 St Patrick’s Athletic 20th December 1981
Dundalk remained in second place in the table with this 2-0 win over St Pats at Oriel Park. The first chance of the game came after 15 minutes when Richie Blackmore made a great save to deny Jim Mahon. Dundalk were up against two future legends – one Lilywhite Legend and one International hero – in the form of Joey Malone and Paul McGrath who were marshalling the centre of the Pats defence. However, Dundalk finally took the lead after 37 minutes when Sean Byrne crossed from the right and Brian Duff steadied himself to shoot to the net. Dundalk added the second goal after 57th minutes when Leo Flanagan lofted the ball over the St Pats defence for Duff to charge down the wing before crossing for Mick Fairclough who hit a good low shot on the turn giving Henderson no chance.
Elsewhere
Bohs 2-0 Waterford; Shelbourne 3-3 Home Farm; Thurles Town 4-3 Sligo Rovers; Galway 1-3 Shamrock Rovers; UCD 0-0 Drogheda United.
In The News
After months of haggling over cuts in services, reports suggest that the Government has failed by £100 million to reach its targets; 16 people drown in a number of incidents during storms in the Irish Sea; At least 200 people were killed in Poland following the first week of the military takeover; The Irish Press newspaper goes on strike; Cardinal O’Fiaich states that divorce might come into Ireland by 1986.
On TV
Harry & Walter go to New York, Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter (RTE1); Tomorrow’s World, Buck Rogers, Sports Scene (Bohs v Waterford) (RTE2); The Big Match, Thunderbirds, The Man Who Would Be King (UTV); Hi De Hi, Mastermind, Bergerac, Dallas (BBC1); The Man Who Fell to Earth (BBC2).
In Music
The number one single was “Don’t You Want Me” by the Human League while Abba’s “The Visitors” was number one in the album chart.
