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Dundalk were forced to settle for a point at Oriel Park on Friday night as Gareth McElroy's stoppage-time equaliser earned Sligo Rovers a 1-1 draw. Having controlled much of the contest, the Lilywhites looked on course for all three points after captain Daryl Horgan fired them into the lead early in the second half. However, a late defensive error allowed the visitors to snatch a share of the spoils. Ciarán Kilduff’s side started brightly and created a number of opportunities

Dundalk secured a battling point away to title-chasing St Patrick's Athletic, drawing 1-1 at Richmond Park in a performance that showed real character after a difficult run of results. The result ends a three-game losing streak in the league against a Pat's team that had won 10 of their previous 13 league games on home soil. After Trevor Clarke had hit the post, the Lilywhites made the breakthrough with Daryl Horgan blasting home from the spot in the 34th minute after a Anto

Dundalk booked their place in the second round of the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over St Mochta’s at Oriel Park on Friday night. Two first-half goals from Shane Tracey and Trevor Clarke had the Lilywhites firmly in control at the interval, before Harry Groome added a third midway through the second half. St Mochta’s ensured a nervy finish when Dean Moran pulled a goal back late on, but Ciarán Kilduff’s side stood firm to progress. Dundalk made

Despite long periods of control, Dundalk came away empty handed from Tolka Park after Shelbourne came from behind to win 2-1. Ciarán Kilduff's side made the ideal start, JR Wilson heading home from Daryl Horgan's free-kick delivery after just four minutes. It was a lead Dundalk should have doubled inside the opening quarter of an hour. Horgan curled narrowly wide after combining well with Gbemi Arubi, while at the other end Rodrigo Freitas spurned a clear sight of goal when p

John Mahon's acrobatic late goal completed a remarkable Waterford comeback at Oriel Park on Friday night, denying Dundalk a point in a dramatic encounter at Oriel Park. Ciarán Kilduff's side were utterly dominant in the opening half-hour and looked well placed to close the gap on the sides above them. Eoin Kenny got the Lilywhites off to a perfect start, glancing Daryl Horgan's corner inside the near post in the 10th minute, before Harry Groome added a second with a fiercely

Dundalk's MU17s opened their 2nd phase of the LOI Academy programme with a 2-0 defeat to Cobh Ramblers at Oriel Park on Sunday afternoon. After a cagey start, Dundalk went close when Noah Boylan's in-swinging free-kick hit the bar. Soon afterwards, Liam Agnew was called upon to make a brave save at the feet of O'Donovan. With the game becoming an end-to-end affair, Feranmi Makinwa went clear through, forcing Nathan Tait into an excellent save, with the keeper recovering well

Dundalk's opening match in Tier One of the MU14 LOI Academy ended in a 4-0 defeat to Bray Wanderers at Oriel Park. Despite the scoreline, Dundalk produced a positive performance against an excellent Bray side. Bray took the lead in the opening minute when Zalan Csomai finished off a scramble in the six-yard box. Bray controlled the early tempo but were mostly restricted to long-range efforts. After 18 minutes, Senan Keenan broke through with a powerful run but was denied by a

Dundalk opened up the next phase of the MU20 League on Saturday afternoon with a hard-fought but fully deserved 3-1 win over Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park. Both teams had a positive start, with Dundalk settling down into a period of control that culminated in the opening goal. Dundalk took the lead after 14 minutes when Liam O'Leary finished superbly past Ellie Kirby after a skilful solo run. Rovers had a great opportunity to equalise when Marcel Gora saved from Callum Lynch's

Eoin Kenny's stunning late winner sent Dundalk above Bohemians and into third place in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division, capping a gritty, character-filled night at Dalymount Park where Ciarán Kilduff's side had to do it the hard way. Reduced to ten men in the closing stages and forced into a reshuffle after losing Danny Mullen to a injury, Dundalk dug in, weathered the storm, and let one moment of magic settle it. Bohemians made the early running and could have been

Dundalk WDL booked their place in the next round of the Club Orange FAI Women’s Cup with an impressive 4–0 victory over CK United at Oriel Park on Sunday afternoon. The hosts made a strong start and could have gone ahead early on. Siún Kirby broke into the penalty area and saw her effort parried by Toyah Hennessy, with Sophie Hanlon teeing up Ernesta Marut on the follow-up, but Marut’s shot cleared the crossbar. Marut was soon denied again, this time by a fine save from Henne

Tyreke Wilson’s stoppage-time strike earned Dundalk a deserved 1–0 victory over Galway United in an unusual Premier Division clash played at Turner’s Cross in Cork. Ciarán Kilduff’s side started the stronger and quickly asserted control, feeling aggrieved not to be awarded a penalty inside seven minutes when Daryl Horgan went down under Arthur Parker’s challenge. Dundalk continued to press, with Horgan and Eoin Kenny combining to good effect as the latter forced a save from E

Dundalk secured a vital three points with a hard-earned but deserved 2–1 victory over Derry City. The visitors made the brighter start, winning an early corner that Dundalk scrambled clear, but the home side quickly settled and began to take control. In the 4th minute, McDaid found himself in space from Horgan’s cross-field pass, but Beach reacted well to spread himself and make the save. A minute later, JR Wilson’s cross was headed across the six-yard box by Arubi, with Kenn

Dundalk bowed out of the Leinster Senior Cup at the semi-final stage following a narrow 1–0 defeat to St Patrick’s Athletic, with Samuel Rooney’s first-half strike proving decisive. The hosts created a number of early opportunities but were unable to find the breakthrough. A curling effort drifted just wide of Daniel Rogers’ far post, while a low shot flashed narrowly across the face of goal from a tight angle. A header from six yards also went close, drifting inches wide, be

Dundalk FC sealed their place in the next round of the WDL Cup after a dramatic 3–2 extra-time victory over St Patrick’s Athletic in a fiercely contested encounter played in challenging conditions. St Patrick’s Athletic made the brighter start, dominating possession in the opening stages and putting the Dundalk defence under sustained pressure. A series of dangerous crosses and set-pieces tested Dundalk’s resolve, while goalkeeper Eden Laughton-Tyler had to be alert throughou

Dundalk advanced in the Enda McGuill Cup after extra time following a dramatic and hard-fought victory over Shelbourne, with Luke Mulligan’s header ultimately proving decisive in a tie full of chances, resilience, and late twists. The hosts made an assured start and quickly looked threatening, with Matthew McCloskey testing the Shelbourne backline early, firing over from a tight angle after working space on the right. Shelbourne responded in the eighth minute when captain Jam

Just like their first Louth derby of the season, Drogheda United and Dundalk could not be separated at Sullivan & Lambe Park, with the sides sharing the spoils in a game that could have gone either way. Ciarán Kilduff's side were the better team for long stretches and will rue not converting their first-half dominance into a more commanding advantage. Gbemi Arubi gave the Lilywhites a deserved lead, but Leo Burney's headed equaliser shortly after half-time ensured the points

Dundalk FC and Peamount United produced a thrilling 2-2 draw at Oriel Park on Sunday afternoon, with both teams delivering committed performances despite enduring torrential rainfall for long spells. Sophie Hanlon had the first chance of the match after four minutes, but her shot went narrowly wide of Byrne’s near post. Peamount then began to apply pressure, with Abigail Martin and Aoife Fanning doing well to marshal the Dundalk defence. Edan Tyler-Laughton was relieved to se

Tyreke Wilson's ferocious 78th-minute volley gave Dundalk a dramatic and thoroughly deserved victory over Shamrock Rovers at a rocking Oriel Park on Friday night — a result that inflicted a fourth defeat in five meaningful visits to Dundalk on the reigning champions. Both sides showed their intent from the off. The first real chance fell to Rovers, with John McGovern forcing Minogue into a low save at the expense of a corner. Rovers carried a persistent threat throughout, b

Dundalk FC MU20s produced a ruthless attacking display as they swept Longford Town aside with a 7-0 win. Leo Gaxha opened the scoring after 15 minutes, finishing low into the bottom corner from Cian O’Leary’s cross, before Aaron Keogh doubled the lead on 32 minutes after Longford goalkeeper O’Caheny had initially blocked an effort from O’Leary. Shayne O’Byrne was called into action in between, making a stunning save to deny Gonzalez, with Longford also striking the crossbar d

Dundalk were left frustrated as Bohemian FC came from behind to claim the win, despite the home side making a bright start and taking a first-half lead. Gbemi Arubi had the first chance of the game after just four minutes, drilling a low shot straight at Kacper Chorazka. Three minutes later, the Bohs goalkeeper was tested again, reacting brilliantly to beat away Aodh Dervin’s effort from 20 yards. Dundalk continued to press and created another opening in the 22nd minute. Derv