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Dundalk FC MU17s maintained their impressive start to the season with a hard-earned 2-0 victory over Derry City at the Brandywell on Sunday afternoon. The home side began the stronger and created a number of early opportunities, but Dundalk stood firm during a difficult opening spell. Having weathered that pressure, the Lilywhites struck first in the 33rd minute. A corner from Noah Boylan caused problems in the Derry box and Leon Laban was on hand to finish, giving Dundalk a

Dundalk WU17s recorded an impressive 3-2 victory over Finn Harps at Oriel Park on Sunday, producing a determined performance to secure all three points. With debutants Anna Russell and Georgia Holohan included in the squad, Dundalk were made to work hard throughout against a talented Finn Harps side, ultimately showing their quality and strength in depth to get over the line. The hosts took the lead after 25 minutes when Siun Kirby provided the assist for Mackenzie Crowley to

Dundalk celebrate Ryan Musgrave's late equaliser (📸 Kristine Lubimova) Dundalk FC showed tremendous character to battle back from two goals down and earn a deserved 3-3 draw away to Finn Harps at Letterkenny Community Centre. The visitors saw plenty of the ball in the opening half, but two momentary lapses allowed Harps to take a 2-0 lead into the break. Dundalk responded strongly after half-time, coming out with real intent and taking the game to the hosts. Aaron O’Brien s

Dundalk produced another strong display to claim victory after coming from behind in a tough test against a well-organised Derry City side. The hosts started brightly and played some excellent football in the opening 15 minutes, taking the game to Derry from the outset. However, it was Derry who struck first, breaking quickly on the counter-attack before Kealey applied a neat finish to open the scoring. Dundalk responded impressively after the break and came out with real int

Max Ferguson (Photo: Gerry Scully) Dundalk FC MU20 made it two wins from two with a hard-earned 2–1 victory away to Longford, showing both quality on the ball and resilience late on to protect their advantage. Dundalk started brightly and controlled the tempo early, dominating possession as they patiently tried to break down a disciplined Longford side who were happy to sit in and look for opportunities on the counter. While Dundalk saw plenty of the ball, Longford carried a

Feranmi Makinwa in action (Pic Claire Makinwa). Dundalk MU17s continued their perfect start to the season in spectacular fashion, following up their opening-day Louth Derby victory with a commanding 7–0 win over Finn Harps at Oriel Park. From the first whistle, Dundalk set the tone with an explosive opening that effectively decided the contest inside the opening minutes. The hosts struck twice in quick succession, with Leon Laban opening the scoring in the 4th minute before F

Dundalk WU17s got up and running in the league with an impressive 3-0 away win over Longford Town on the back pitch at Bishopsgate on Sunday. After a frustrating opening-day result against Shelbourne, Dundalk started brightly and moved the ball well from the off, keeping Longford at bay and setting the tempo early. The breakthrough arrived on 15 minutes. Freya Kennedy did well down the flank before picking out Sophie Levins, who finished confidently to make it 1-0. Dundalk co

Goalscorer Massimo Ngene (Photo: Gerry Scully) Dundalk U15s made it two wins from two in the new Academy season with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Longford Town. The game’s only goal arrived on nine minutes as Luciano Ngene picked out twin brother Massimo, who finished to give Dundalk an early lead. Dundalk went on to create a host of chances and controlled long spells, but couldn’t find the second goal their play deserved as Longford defended stubbornly. Luciano Ngene (Phot

Dundalk continued their fine start to the Women’s Development League with a 6-2 win over Drogheda United at Sullivan & Lambe Park on Sunday. Megan O'Connor (Pic: Gerry Scully). Dundalk began brightly and were ahead after six minutes when Megan O’Connor finished from an Alicia Maher assist. The lead was doubled in the 19th minute as Sophie Hanlon found the net, with Dundalk’s strong first-half performance also featuring plenty of threat from the wings and a series of well-work

Dundalk FC MU14s produced a strong all-round display on their travels to the Letterkenny Community Centre on Saturday, coming away with an emphatic win over Finn Harps. The game began at a lively pace, with both sides looking to play football and move the ball well in the early stages. Dundalk opened the scoring when captain Finn O’Hara finished well after being picked out by Charlie Elliott, before the visitors added a second soon after as Gerry Sharkey converted from a Max

DFC MU15 Coach Stephen Todd during Pre-Season. (📸 Kristine Lubimova) Saturday saw our MU15s travel to Derry and return with all three points after a resolute performance to raise the curtain on their league campaign in the best possible way. After an intense opening, Derry took the lead eight minutes in, but Dundalk responded almost immediately. Aaron O’Brien found space and delivered a pinpoint cross to Braiden McCarney, who arrived at the back post to guide a tidy finish a

Dundalk MU17s made a winning start to their 2026 season with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over local rivals Drogheda United in the Louth Derby at the MDL Grounds. Played in blustery conditions, this was a tight, end-to-end contest with very little to separate the sides. Chances were at a premium throughout the first half as both teams battled for control, and the sides went in level at the break with the scoreboard untouched. With the game heading towards a draw, Dundalk found t

Dundalk U14s made the perfect start to their League of Ireland campaign with an impressive 4-1 victory over neighbours Drogheda in their first-ever league fixture at Oriel Park. It was an entertaining contest between two sides keen to play good football, and it was the hosts who struck first. Captain Finn O’Hara delivered an excellent cross into the box for Max Melanipi, who produced a superb volley into the top corner to open the scoring. Dundalk doubled their advantage soon

📸 Kristine Lubimova Dundalk FC U20s got their league campaign off to the perfect start last Saturday with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Derry City — a result that delighted manager Shane Grimes after a strong performance built on intensity, quality, and a ruthless edge. Grimes was pleased to see his side grow into the contest early on and then maintain their standards right through to the final whistle. “Any time you start off with a win, it’s good,” he said. “But it was the

Megan O'Connor of Dundalk at the launch of 2026 Women's Development League at the FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile A new chapter begins for women’s football at Dundalk FC this weekend, as the club takes to the pitch in the newly established Women’s Development League. The new league has been endorsed by UEFA as part of their Women’s League Development Fund and sees Dundalk among nine clubs from the LOI Academy Development programme

There was a brilliant atmosphere in Oriel Park last Wednesday night as our WU17 and WU23 players spent the evening with former Ireland international and FIFA Puskás Award nominee Stephanie Zambra . Stephanie began the session indoors with a relaxed and honest chat about her journey in the game — from being a young player with big ambitions, to becoming a full-time professional and representing her country on the international stage. She spoke openly about the proud moments i

Dundalk FC, featuring a mostly academy based team, were beaten 5-2 by St Peter's at McCarthy Park, Athlone, in the Leinster Senior Cup Group Stage opener. Goals from Jonathan Kiernan and Dylan Gavin gave the hosts a 2-0 lead at half-time. A Darcy Lawless own-goal made it 2-1 after 54 minutes before Niall Scullion restored St Peter's two-goal lead. Captain Luke Mulligan made it 3-2 on the hour mark. The key moment in the match came after Enda Minogue was sent-off after concedi

Photo by Gerry Scully Dundalk FC is delighted to announce TJ Molloy has a signed a new agreement with the club for the 2026 season. The 16-year-old made history during the 2025 pre-season, becoming the youngest ever goalscorer in the club’s history. "Last year was very good with the lads - a good year winning the league and coming back." said Molloy. "I'm delighted to get everything done." Watch the full interview below.

A trip away to local rivals Drogheda for the final game of an exceptional U14 season set the stage for an exciting encounter, with Dundalk looking to retain their undefeated status in the second phase. Photo By Kristine Lubimova The Louth derby began with an aggressive Drogheda side pushing hard for an early goal, but they were denied by a solid Dundalk defence. Within five minutes, a well delivered back post cross from Charlie Franzoni was returned across goal by Artjoms Lub

Minister for Sport Charlie McConalogue TD, along with his colleagues TD Erin McGreehan, TD Paula Butterly, Councillor Shane McGuinness and Senator Alison Comyn, pictured with members of the Dundalk FC first team and staff at Oriel Park following the club’s First Division title win. Dundalk Football Club was honoured to welcome Minister for Sport, Charlie McConalogue TD, to Oriel Park this week following the club’s recent Men’s First Division title victory and the Government’s