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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

Dundalk were forced to settle for a point at the Regional Sports Centre despite leading three times, in what was undoubtedly one of the best League of Ireland games of the season. The Lilywhites looked on course for a memorable away win only for Waterford defender John Mahon to head home an 88th-minute equaliser and snatch a 3-3 draw for the hosts. Dundalk made a bright start and hit the front after 14 minutes. Eoin Kenny caused problems down the right before delivering into

Dundalk MU14s produced an impressive attacking display to run out 6-1 winners over Longford Town in an entertaining match. Dundalk enjoyed the balance of the early play and almost made a dream start when Gerald Sharkey forced G Kelly into a fine save after just two minutes. Longford, however, showed plenty of enterprise of their own, particularly on the break, and had a great chance to take the lead when Kiernan burst through and rounded Dylan Fingleton. The Dundalk goalkeepe

Dundalk WU17s enjoyed a 4-1 win over a gallant Longford Town side at Oriel Park on Saturday afternoon. Both teams produced a high-tempo display from start to finish, entertaining the good attendance who turned out to support both sides. Longford started well and put Dundalk under early pressure, with Zara Farnan and Danielle Cromwell making several important clearances from dangerous attacks. Having soaked up that early pressure, Dundalk took the lead after 17 minutes with an

Dundalk MU20s produced an excellent performance to defeat group leaders Bohemian FC at Oriel Park on Saturday afternoon. The opening 25 minutes was a cagey affair, with both sides well organised and competitive, but neither able to create a clear chance. Leo Gaxha, continuing his recovery from long-term injury, was at the heart of Dundalk’s best attacking moments in the opening half. The first clear chance arrived in the 26th minute when Hugh Martin’s shot was pushed wide by

Dundalk FC suffered their first home league defeat since 2024 on Friday night as Shelbourne left Oriel Park with a 2-0 win. Shelbourne took the lead from a set-piece routine in the 11th minute. Harry Wood’s short corner was played into Kerr McInroy, whose shot goalwards was flicked to the net by Daniel Kelly from inside the six-yard box. Dundalk looked for a response, and JR Wilson and Gbemi Arubi combined to give Ronan Teahan an opportunity, but the ball was cleared just as