A long winter is clearing as two clubs look to knock Stephen Kenny’s Dundalk off their perch in the shadow of a historic year for Dalymount Park. Gavin White previews the 2017 League of Ireland season ahead of the big kick-off.
The Irish season kicks off with the 2017 President’s Cup this weekend, when League of Ireland champions Dundalk travel to FAI Cup winners Cork City in the curtain-raiser to the domestic campaign. The Irish version of the Community Shield was initiated to honour our football-loving first citizen, Michael D. Higgins.
Not only is it the goal everyone is talking about but he’s the player everyone is taking notice of. Daryl Horgan’s second goal against Cork City capped a brilliant night for him and his Dundalk teammates. And all in front of the watching Martin O’Neill.
From the brink of extinction to history makers, Dundalk FC are writing new chapters in one of Irish football’s greatest ever stories. Gavin McLaughlin charts the Lilywhites’ incredible European saga.
Relive the goals from Irish champions Dundalk’s epic win over BATE Borisov which guarantees Europa League football, but could lead to Champions League dreamland.
In sport, the captain’s armband is more than a piece of fabric. Its real weight, and everything it symbolises, is immeasurable. A badge of honour, an unspoken commitment and fearless leadership. Dundalk sponsor Fyffe’s latest video tells the story of the Lilywhites as seen through the eyes of club captains, past and present.
Widely considered Irish football’s standout talent, scorer of 25 goals in the 2015 season Dundalk’s Richie Towell spoke to RTÉ Sport ahead of the FAI Cup final about his past, present and future.
Cork’s Rebel Radio’s promo should have Cork City fans fired up for the FAI Cup final showdown with Dundalk FC
Another League of Ireland matchday, another stunning goal. Fast becoming the standout player in Irish football, Dundalk’s Richie Towell produced this moment of Di Canio-esque magic in the 8-1 rout of Bray Wanderers.
The new Dundalk FC kit for 2014 was released at the club awards night. The Umbro shirt will be on sale this week.