Club Update – 11th December 2025

Preparations for Dundalk’s return to the Premier Division continue at Oriel Park, and we want to share some positive progress with supporters.

Pitch Update

Work on the new pitch is making excellent progress. Following the preparation of the base earlier this week, installation of the new shock pad and playing surface is now underway.

The inclusion of the shock pad represents an additional investment by the club, improving impact absorption to enhance player safety, ensuring a more consistent bounce and roll, and increasing the overall lifespan and environmental performance of the surface compared to the previous pitch.

Subject to favourable weather conditions, the club remains hopeful that the pitch will be completed before Christmas.

Floodlights

Work on the new floodlights will commence in the New Year. We will update supporters on our progress after Christmas.

Further Infrastructure Improvements

The club is progressing plans to improve toilet facilities and address drainage issues at Oriel Park, with the objective of providing new facilities for both home and away supporters.

The club also plans to carry out a full CCTV survey and cleaning of the underground drainage system to tackle long-standing blockages and surface water issues around the ground.

Once the final scope is agreed, we will move the project forward and keep supporters updated as work progresses.

The club will also place a strong focus on further infrastructure improvements in 2026.

Oriel Park Visual Refresh

The club is exploring ways to refresh the look and feel of Oriel Park on matchdays. This includes plans for general painting around the stadium and the possibility of working with local artists on new design features in the future. While these improvements will take time to develop and deliver, our aim is to gradually create a more vibrant and welcoming environment for supporters.

Season Tickets

Season Tickets will go on sale today (Thursday 11 December), and are available to purchase here.

As we prepare for the new season, the club is working hard to strengthen the team and deliver important improvements to Oriel Park. To support these goals, season ticket pricing has been adjusted for the year ahead.

We have taken this step carefully, recognising the ongoing commitment of our supporters and the crucial role Season Ticket income plays in sustaining the club and enabling progress on and off the pitch.

We are confident that, together, these investments will help create a better match day experience and a stronger Dundalk FC. We remain hugely grateful for the continued backing of our supporters and are hopeful of a positive response to the campaign.

Shop Update

The new Dundalk FC kit is proving hugely popular with supporters, with excellent feedback received on its quality.

Updated shop opening hours will be published shortly, and we will be taking steps to make the shop more accessible to fans in the run-up to Christmas.

First Team Update

The first team returned to training in early December, with the aim of returning to Oriel Park after Christmas. Talks are ongoing with potential new signings and will be confirmed on Dundalkfc.com when all matters are finalised.

Looking Ahead

We are continuing to restructure and modernise club operations, including how we communicate and engage with supporters. These improvements will take time to fully implement, and we appreciate the patience and understanding shown during this transition. Our aim is to build a more effective, transparent and supportive club environment, and we look forward to updating you as this work progresses.