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Introducing the DFC Development Lotto: Enter Now! 20k Weekly Jackpot!
DUNDALK FC LAUNCHES NEW DEVELOPMENT LOTTO: €20,000 GUARANTEED JACKPOT EVERY WEEK Dundalk FC is delighted to launch the Dundalk FC Development Lotto, a new weekly draw with a guaranteed minimum jackpot of €20,000, with every entry going directly towards the Oriel Park Development Fund. The club has been working hard to build a stronger foundation for the future, and with the support of the Dundalk FC Supporters Trust, we've already delivered significant improvements to Oriel P
Jul 42 min read


Flag Waver/Ball Collection Registration
Dundalk FC is offering clubs the opportunity for a team (Boys or Girls U8-U11) to play at half time at Oriel Park during one of our upcoming Premier Division games, to be flagwavers or to be part of the ball collection team on the night. Please fill out the form at the link below. (Please note, clubs will receive a maximum of 15 free child tickets and each team needs to be accompanied by two adults) This expression of interest closes on Friday and if you have previously ap
Jun 221 min read


DAO UPDATE: JANE McDERMOTT
Jane McDermott, Dundalk FC's Disability Access Officer spoke at a recent FAI Licensing Panel discussion. Here, she explains what the role means — and why the fans make it possible. Jane has been a familiar presence at Oriel Park for years, though she'd be the first to tell you that's exactly as it should be. As Dundalk FC's Disability Access Officer and Supporter Liaison Officer, she has made it her business to ensure that supporters living with disabilities are not visitor
Jun 83 min read


DOLE x DFC SUMMER CAMPS 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable summer of football at the Dole Ireland Dundalk FC Summer Camps 2026! 🌞⚽ The camps is for players born from 2013 to 2019 inclusive. Our camps are perfect for young players of all abilities, offering a safe, energetic, and supportive environment where participants can improve their game, build confidence, and enjoy the summer with friends. 📅 Camp Dates (10am - 1pm Daily) Week 1: Monday 13th July – Thursday 16th July Week 2: Monday 20th July – Th
Jun 81 min read


Dundalk FC and The Unit Agree Multi-Year Official Technology Partnership
Built in Dundalk. Backing Dundalk. Powering the Game Changers. Dundalk FC is proud to announce The Unit as the club’s new Official Technology Partner as part of a new multi-year partnership agreement. The announcement marks the next chapter in a long-standing relationship between two organisations deeply connected to Dundalk, with The Unit continuing its support of the Lilywhites after years of backing the club both on and off the pitch. Built in Dundalk and now operating int
Jun 42 min read


Hilary Carlyle - Lilywhite Legend
Dundalk FC were delighted to welcome Hilarly Carlyle to Oriel Park on Friday night as part of our centenary legend presentations. Football bloodlines run deep in the Carlyle family. Hilary's father, Hugh, was a towering Scottish centre-half who crossed the water from Motherwell to Derry City in 1934 and never left, becoming a true Brandywell legend over two decades of devoted service. Both of Hugh's sons — Hilary and Paul — inherited his footballing instinct, and both carved
May 314 min read


TEE UP FOR THE ACADEMY: 2026 Golf Classic
It is back, and bigger than ever! After the success of the 2024 Dundalk FC Golf Classic, which sold out with over 40 teams , the Dundalk FC Supporters Trust, in conjunction with Dundalk FC, is proud to announce the return of the Golf Classic on Thursday 25 June 2026 at the magnificent Dundalk Golf Club, Blackrock. Two years ago, over 160 participants took to one of the finest parkland courses in Louth. First-team players, supporters, sponsors and local businesses came togeth
May 252 min read


DS Football Update
Our Down Syndrome Futsal team had their first runout of the season as preparations are in full swing ahead of July's Cairdeas Cup. Missing a number of regular squad members, the team travelled to Dublin to take on Drogheda United, St Patrick’s Athletic and hosts Bohemians. First up was a 1-1 draw against our Louth rivals with Kevin Trainer on target for the Lilywhites as the points were shared. In the second game, a brace from Republic of Ireland international and skipper Ja
May 181 min read


Gerry Gover R.I.P.
Everyone at Dundalk FC was saddened to learn of the passing of Gerry Gover. Gerry was a hugely respected figure in local football and gave many years of service to the game in Dundalk, particularly through his involvement with Rangers FC and the Dundalk Schoolboys League. His contribution at grassroots level was felt by generations of young players, coaches, volunteers and families across the town. People like Gerry are at the heart of local football, and his dedication and c
May 91 min read


Dundalk Launch RE-TURN Scheme
A partnership programme involving Dundalk Town Council, Dundalk Credit Union, Dundalk FC Supporters Trust, the 1903 Supporters Club and the Shedside Army, the scheme is designed to provide funds for club initiatives involving fans and club volunteers. All monies will go directly to these programmes and will be sourced through the post match collection of bottles and cans in the ground. These will then be brought to relevant RE-TURN machines and converted into cash which can t
May 81 min read


Dundalk FC announce Anord Mardix Down Syndrome Futsal Sponsorship
Dundalk FC is proud to announce Anord Mardix, a Flex company, as the official sponsor of our Down Syndrome Futsal side. The club is very proud of the Down Syndrome Futsal programme and of the positive environment it has created for the players involved. The team is an important part of the wider Dundalk FC community, giving players the opportunity to enjoy football, build friendships and play their part in the life of the club. Speaking on behalf of Anord Mardix, Graeme Smith
Apr 232 min read


Goals Beyond The Pitch Review
Business leaders, enterprise agencies, and international partners gathered at Oriel Park on Friday, 10 April for ‘Goals Beyond the Pitch: The Ohio-Ireland Business Connection’, a highly successful event United States. The event was a joint initiative with Team NEO, Jobs Ohio, Dundalk FC and sponsored by UHY Farrelly Dawe White (UHY FDW). The occasion brought together a diverse audience of local businesses, chambers of commerce, and key stakeholders to explore opportunities fo
Apr 133 min read


Audio Descriptive Commentary
Dundalk FC are delighted to continue to offer their Audio Descriptive Commentary service for the 2026 season. Audio Descriptive Commentary is an accessibility feature that provides a spoken narration of important visual elements in media for people who are blind or visually impaired. If you, or someone you know, would like to avail of the service please get in contact with the club by emailing sesofficer@dundalkfc.com . Please note that this service is also available f
Apr 91 min read


World Down Syndrome Day!
Every year on 21st March, communities around the world come together to promote inclusion, raise awareness, and celebrate the amazing contributions of people with Down Syndrome. This year’s theme — Together Against Loneliness — highlights the importance of connection, support, and unity. 💛💙 At Dundalk FC, we are incredibly proud of our brilliant DS Futsal Team, who continue to inspire us through their teamwork, passion, and dedication both on and off the pitch. ⚪️⚫️ To mark
Mar 211 min read


Pátrúin ar an bPáirc: Na Pádraig i Stair Dhún Dealgan
Paddy Dunning (Pic: Sportsfile) Agus Seachtain na Gaeilge faoi lán seoil agus Lá Fhéile Pádraig ag teannadh linn, bíonn an tír ar fad ag ceiliúradh ár dteanga agus ár gcultúir. I nDún Dealgan, áfach, tá cúis eile againn le ceiliúradh freisin – stair shaibhir pheile an chlub. Agus muid ag breathnú siar ar na blianta atá caite, tagann ainm amháin chun cinn arís agus arís eile i ngeansaí dubh agus bán an chlub: Pádraig, nó Patrick . Sa ré nua-aimseartha, seasann ainm amháin amac
Mar 173 min read


Ciaran Bond R.I.P.
Everybody at Dundalk Football Club would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of former Chairman, Ciaran Bond, who passed away on Saturday. Ciaran became Chairman following the takeover by Andy Connolly and Paul Brown in August 2012, and played an important role during a hugely successful period in the club’s modern history. Part of the group that appointed Stephen Kenny, Ciaran remained in the role until the end of the 2015 season — a spell that in
Mar 11 min read


Dundalk FC / Drogheda United Joint Statement
Dundalk FC and Drogheda United FC wish to thank the vast majority of supporters as well as the staff, players and volunteers who attended and participated in Friday’s League of Ireland fixture at Oriel Park between the two clubs. However, both clubs strongly condemn the actions of a small minority of individuals whose behaviour has no place in football. Damage was deliberately caused to Dundalk FC's new pitch - a facility that serves not only the club's first team but als
Feb 222 min read


Club Infrastructure Update
Photo: Sportsfile Dundalk FC Management Committee member Joe McGuinness provided a comprehensive update on a series of ongoing and planned ground improvement works at Oriel Park at last Thursday evening’s season launch event in the Lilywhite Lounge. Joe McGuinness speaking to Chris Clarke at the Season Launch Night (Photo: Gerry Scully). Pitch Work Concludes The first area discussed was the new pitch that has been installed by PST Sports. “In relation to the pitch, we receive
Feb 13 min read


Dundalk FC Clean Up Day: Thank You!
Saturday’s Clean Up Day at Oriel Park highlighted the strength of Dundalk FC as a community club, with a significant number of supporters volunteering their time and effort to improve the club’s facilities and surrounding areas. Executive Director Chris Clinton praised the collective effort: “The local support for this effort was outstanding. This is the way forward. We are a community club in the truest sense, and this community effort had real heart. Thank you all so much
Jan 252 min read


DFC Host Gambling Harm Awareness Session
Dundalk FC today hosted a Gambling Harm Awareness Programme session at Oriel Park, delivered in partnership with EPIC Global Solutions and the League of Ireland. The workshop was attended by all players and staff, and was delivered in conjunction with Dominic Matteo and Jess Matteo, as part of the League of Ireland’s newly launched education initiative to proactively help prevent gambling-related harm within Irish football. EPIC Global Solutions, an award-winning consultancy
Jan 231 min read
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