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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

It's the start of a very busy month as Dundalk welcome Joey O'Brien's Shelbourne to Oriel Park on Friday night (kick-off: 7.45pm). Dundalk will be hoping to respond following their 2-0 defeat last Saturday night to Sligo Rovers. Shelbourne are also hoping to bounce back after their 4-3 defeat to Drogheda United in Tolka Park last weekend. Ciaran Kilduff Comments "We obviously made a very positive start to the season and had been on a good run before last Saturday night’s def

Dundalk moved five points clear at the top of LOI Academy MU15 Group B with a 3-2 win over Drogheda United on Saturday at Oriel Park. The result secures Dundalk's participation in the Elite Phase of the competition. Dundalk took the lead after 28 minutes when Nathan Kelly-Murphy set up Ryan Musgrave to score. Dundalk extended the lead shortly after Drogheda were reduced to ten men when Tristan McGowan Doyle set up Artjoms Lubimovs to score. Dundalk made it 3-0 with 17 minutes

Dundalk produced another excellent performance to beat a hard-working Longford Town team 8-0 in Sunday’s WDL match at Oriel Park. Dundalk started very brightly, with Makenzie Crowley and Sophie Hanlon both threatening within the first five minutes. In the 12th minute, Hanlon broke through and forced an outstanding save from Jane Shortall, but it was from the resulting corner that Dundalk took the lead. Smyth’s in-swinging delivery was headed firmly into the net by Nana Michel

Dundalk’s unbeaten run came to an end at the Showgrounds on Saturday night as Sligo Rovers took the points with a 2-0 win. The Lilywhites arrived in Sligo in good form and looking to build on recent results, but they were met by a Rovers side who started sharply and set a high tempo from the opening stages. Sligo created the first moments of danger inside the opening minutes, with Harvey Warren forced into an important clearance from a Will Fitzgerald cross before the home si

Dundalk MU17s continued their outstanding start to the season with a 3-0 win over Derry City at Oriel Park on Sunday, making it eight victories from eight games. The opening half was a closely contested affair, with both sides creating chances as they looked to gain control. Dundalk found another level after the break, however, and took command in a much more open second half. The breakthrough arrived in the 52nd minute when Tomiwa Anunlopo provided the assist for Noah Boy

Photo by Gerry Scully Dundalk secured all three points at Oriel Park against Galway United, with Declan McDaid proving the hero with two late goals. The Lilywhites proved dominant throughout the first half, creating plenty of chances without finding the breakthrough. Horgan came closest with a curling effort destined for the top corner, only for Watts to produce a fine block. With the game scoreless at half-time, Kilduff turned to his bench, introducing Harry Groome and Decl

After a string of positive results in the League of Ireland, Dundalk were able to replicate that form in the Leinster Senior Cup Quarter Final after producing a dominant 3-0 win against Shelbourne in Oriel Park. Dundalk got off to a flying start with the first goal coming after only one minute. Aaron Keogh won possession inside Shelbourne’s half before sending a well delivered cross to Tunde Anunlopo who converted with a fine finish. After a difficult start Shelbourne managed

Dundalk FC’s Women’s Development Team produced an impressive performance at Oriel Park on Sunday afternoon, recording a deserved 5-1 victory over Finn Harps. Phil Cox’s side settled quickly into the contest and took the lead after just six minutes. Ernesta Marut showed excellent strength to win possession before slipping a perfectly weighted through ball into the path of Sophie Hanlon, who finished powerfully past Finn Harps goalkeeper Claire Diver. Diver was called into acti

Dundalk FC produced another spirited display at Oriel Park on Friday night, coming from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw with Derry City in difficult conditions. With a strong wind and persistent rain making life awkward for both sides, it was Dundalk who settled first and created the opening chance in the fourth minute. JR Wilson delivered from the right and Keith Buckley met it at a narrow angle, but his header drifted over the bar. The hosts continued to threaten and went c

Dundalk produced another outstanding performance at Oriel Park on Monday evening as first-half goals from Tyreke Wilson and Shane Tracey secured a deserved 2-0 victory over league leaders St Patrick’s Athletic. Coming into the game on the back of Friday night’s dramatic win away to Shelbourne, Ciarán Kilduff’s side carried that momentum straight into another huge result, ending St Pat’s seven-match unbeaten run and moving to within three points of the top of the table. Agains

Photo: Gerry Scully Dundalk produced a superb battling display to claim all three points in a dramatic 3-2 SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division win over Shelbourne at Tolka Park on Friday night. The Lilywhites were excellent in the first half and deservedly went in 2-0 ahead at the break thanks to goals from Gbemi Arubi and Bobby Burns. Shelbourne responded strongly after the interval and hit back through Zeno Ibsen-Rossi and John Martin to level the game, but Dundalk had th

Dundalk FC left Dalymount Park on Friday night feeling they should have taken all three points, but Ciaran Kilduff’s side produced another excellent performance as they continue their impressive return to the Premier Division. A second-half header from Gbemi Arubi cancelled out Patrick Hickey’s opener for Bohemians, but in truth, the Lilywhites’ energetic display—despite a lengthy injury list—warranted far more than a single point. Bohs began brightly with Ross Tierney findin

Photo: Emma Gaughran Daryl Horgan’s late penalty secured a hard-earned 1-0 victory for Dundalk over Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park on Monday night, sealing back-to-back wins for Ciarán Kilduff’s side and lifting the Lilywhites into the top four of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. Just three days after the emphatic 5-0 win over Waterford, Dundalk showed a different side to their game, battling through a difficult contest and finishing the match with ten men to secure an