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Galway United 2-2 Dundalk FC
Dundalk FC earned a hard-fought point on the road as they came from behind to draw 2-2 with Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park. The Lilywhites made a bright start and took the lead in the 12th minute when Daryl Horgan’s delivery was met by Gbemi Arubi, who headed home from close range. Dundalk looked the stronger side in the opening half and nearly doubled their advantage soon after, but Evan Watts denied Bobby Burns with an excellent save. Galway responded strongly after th
Mar 61 min read


Match Preview: Galway United v Dundalk FC
Dundalk hope to bounce back from the disappointment of last week’s defeat at Richmond Park in Friday night’s SSE Airtricity League match with Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park. (Kick-Off 7.45, Live on LOITV). Dundalk opened the season with three draws against Derry City, Drogheda United and Shamrock Rovers, before last week’s defeat to St Patrick’s Athletic. Manager Ciaran Kilduff is hopeful that Dundalk will recover from that disappointment and produce a positive performan
Mar 52 min read


Match Ticket Bundle: Waterford FC & Sligo Rovers
Online Ticket Bundle: Save €5 on Two Home Fixtures Dundalk FC are offering a discount on online ticket sales if you purchase tickets for both our next two home matches. The offer will give you a €5 discount when purchasing tickets for both of the following home games online: Dundalk FC v Waterford FC – Friday 13 March Dundalk FC v Sligo Rovers – Monday 16 March Buy Here: https://embed.futureticketing.ie/c/dundalk-fc/home-fans/
Mar 41 min read


DFC Academy: MU20s Update
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
Mar 32 min read


DFC Academy: U17s Continue Good Start
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
Mar 32 min read


DFC Academy: WU17s Get First Win
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
Mar 32 min read


DFC Academy: MU15s Update
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
Mar 31 min read


WDL: Drogheda United 2-6 Dundalk FC
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
Mar 21 min read


DFC Academy: MU14 Update
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
Mar 22 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


Report: St Patrick's Athletic 4-0 Dundalk FC
Dundalk FC suffered a heavy defeat at Richmond Park on Friday night as St Patrick’s Athletic ran out 4–0 winners. The hosts started brightly and opened the scoring on 20 minutes through Romal Palmer after Conor Kearns had initially produced a strong save and Dundalk battled to clear their lines. St Pat’s doubled their advantage six minutes later when Sean Hoare headed in from a corner. Dundalk responded well before the break and went close when Eoin Kenny drove forward and f
Feb 271 min read


Pyros: Change Starts Now
Following the events at Oriel Park which resulted in injury to a 12-year-old supporter and criminal damage to the pitch, Dundalk FC is treating this matter with the utmost seriousness. All types of pyrotechnics, without exception, are banned at Oriel Park. The club understands the importance of creating a positive atmosphere on matchnight — but that atmosphere cannot and will not be built on behaviour that endangers others. The club rejects the idea that pyrotechnics are need
Feb 272 min read


St Patrick's Athletic v Dundalk: Preview
Dundalk FC face another major test on Friday night as they travel to Inchicore to take on Stephen Kenny’s St Patrick’s Athletic. Dundalk have made a positive start to the league campaign and will aim to take another step forward on Friday night. Manager Comments "We’re really looking forward to the match tomorrow night. It’s our third game in the week, so it’s another massive challenge for us. It’s St Pat’s first home game of the season, so it should be a great occasion, and
Feb 261 min read


DFC Academy: MU15s Update
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
Feb 242 min read


DFC Academy: MU17 Update
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
Feb 241 min read


DFC Academy: MU14s Update
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
Feb 241 min read


Loan Signing: Leo Stritter
Dundalk FC can confirm that goalkeeper Leo Stritter has joined the club on loan from Texas Spurs, subject to international clearance (ITC). The 22-year-old German, from Frankfurt am Main, arrives at Oriel Park to add further competition and depth to the goalkeeping department ahead of the upcoming run of fixtures. Leo has gained valuable experience in the United States with UNC Charlotte, while his early development came in Germany, progressing through respected academy syste
Feb 241 min read


DFC ACADEMY: MU20s Update
📸 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
Feb 242 min read


Report: Shamrock Rovers 1-1 Dundalk
Dundalk secured a well deserved point at Tallaght Stadium on Monday night when Danny Mullen scored a dramatic equaliser in the 90th minute. A performance full of character and energy, Dundalk weathered the storm and adapted to being reduced to ten men for the final 15 minutes after Vinnie Leonard was shown a red card. Dundalk made five changes from the team that drew against Drogheda United with Harvey Warren, Tyreke Wilson, Harry Groome, Ronan Teahan and Declan McDaid comin
Feb 242 min read


WDL: Dundalk 6-0 Sligo Rovers
Picture: Ben McShane/Sportsfile Dundalk FC began life in the new FAI Women’s Development League in emphatic style, powering past Sligo Rovers with six goals after a day that delivered every kind of weather Oriel Park could throw at both teams. In a first half played through wind, rain and bursts of sunshine, Dundalk carried the greater attacking threat and created the clearer chances. Sligo goalkeeper McMahon kept her side in contention with a series of strong saves, most not
Feb 222 min read
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