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Dundalk FC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former player Davy McArdle, who died peacefully yesterday. A gifted right winger, Davy joined Dundalk as a teenager in 1960 and quickly made his mark. Blessed with pace, close control and an outstanding delivery from wide areas, he was a player who loved to take on a full-back and excite the crowd. Over four seasons at Oriel Park, he contributed to one of the most memorable periods in the club’s history. Davy was part o

Everybody at Dundalk Football Club are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former player Danny Hale, one of the most prolific and respected goalscorers to have represented the club.
 Born in Waterfoot, Co. Antrim in July 1941, Danny enjoyed a distinguished career that spanned 13 senior seasons and more than 300 goals across clubs on both sides of the Irish border. Renowned for his sharp instincts, intelligent movement and clinical finishing, he was widely regarded as o

Dundalk FC 1994/95 The final part of our look back at Christmas Fixtures through the years takes us to 1982, 1987, 1994 and 2001. Part 1 of this series is available here and Part 2 is available here. Dundalk FC 1–0 Sligo Rovers, 26th December 1982, League of Ireland. Jim McLaughlin’s Dundalk recorded an important 1–0 victory over Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park on St Stephen’s Day 1982, a result that kept them in second place in the league table behind leaders Athlone Town. Dunda

The 1962/63 Title Winning Dundalk FC Squad. See Part 1 of this series: HERE>> Dundalk 3-2 St Patrick’s Athletic, League of Ireland, 27th December 1959. Dundalk moved to the top of the table with this thrilling win over St Patrick’s Athletic in front of a festive crowd of 3,500 at Oriel Park. Dundalk began brightly, but it was St Patrick’s Athletic who struck first after 14 minutes. A cross from Curtin was headed clear by Noonan, only for the ball to fall to O’Rourke, who fini

Dundalk FC 1927-28 The move to a summer football season in 2003 has had many benefits to the League of Ireland. One disadvantage is the loss of the traditional Christmas matches that were common for over 75 years. In the first of a three part series, dundalkfc.com reflects on some famous festive matches over the years and also looks back at what was happening in the town at the time. Dundalk 3-1 Athlone Town, Free State Shield, 26th December 1927. Dundalk recorded an impress

In 2026, Dundalk Football Club will mark a truly historic milestone — 100 years since the club first entered the League of Ireland. For a century, Dundalk FC has been woven into the fabric of the town and its people. Long before modern football, long before floodlights and European nights, the club took its place in the League of Ireland in August 1926 — and it has never stopped belonging to those who followed it. From those early days, the club has grown into one of the mos

Dundalk FC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former player Sean Sheehy, who died on Monday morning. A League of Ireland...

Dundalk Football Club is greatly saddened by the passing of Kevin Murray (front row, second left), a league winner with us in 1967 and...