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ZURICH ’63: THE LOST PICTURE

A rarely-seen photograph that captures the first steps of a historic journey will hang proudly at Oriel Park for years to come, thanks to the efforts of lifelong Dundalk FC supporter David Humphries. The image shows Dundalk FC players and officials lining up for a picture outside Russell’s Bus Saloon on Park Street - [...]

By |October 19, 2022|0 Comments

1987: WHEN CRUYFF CAME TO ORIEL

Thirty-five years ago this evening, the great Johan Cruyff - one of the most iconic footballers of all time - graced Oriel Park with his presence when Dundalk played host to the mighty Ajax Amsterdam in the second-leg of our European Cup Winners Cup first-round tie. A three-time European Cup winner with Ajax as [...]

By |September 29, 2022|0 Comments

HEAD-TO-HEAD: DUNDALK FC V WEXFORD

Dundalk make the trip to Wexford for the first time in six years on Friday night with a place in the quarter-finals of the Extra.ie FAI Cup up for grabs.The Lilywhites have a good record at Ferrycarrig Park. In the seven previous encounters between the sides in the sunny southeast, Dundalk have won five, [...]

By |August 25, 2022|0 Comments

UEFA AND FIFA PRESIDENTS PAY TRIBUTE TO DES CASEY

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and his FIFA counterpart Gianni Infantino have paid their own personal tributes to former FAI President and Honorary Secretary Des Casey ahead of his funeral in Dundalk on Friday. The two leading figures in the world game have written to FAI President Gerry McAnaney to offer their sympathies to the [...]

By |August 25, 2022|0 Comments

ORIEL PARK TO BE RENAMED AS CASEY’S FIELD

As a tribute to our honorary club president Des Casey, who sadly passed away on Tuesday, we are proud to announce that Oriel Park will officially be renamed as ‘Casey’s Field’ until the end of the 2022 season.Oriel Park, which has been the club’s home since 1936, is situated on land that has been [...]

By |August 24, 2022|0 Comments

DES CASEY RIP

Everyone at Dundalk Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of honorary club president and legendary FAI and UEFA administrator, Des Casey. Des passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda on Tuesday, August 23rd. Des and his family will always be synonymous with Dundalk Football Club. In 1932, PJ [...]

By |August 23, 2022|0 Comments