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Hope-and-history final as Hoops bid to stop Dundalk’s march towards treble

A match between two teams who have provided nine of the 11 players in the 2019 PFAI team of the year.

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Eager Shamrock Rovers add to Dundalk’s misery

Shamrock Rovers 2 - Dundalk 1: “Cheerio four-in-a-row,” sang the Shamrock Rovers supporters as the Hoops inflicted a fifth league defeat on Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium last night.

Shamrock Rovers v Cork City - SSE Airtricity League Premier Division

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Magical Sean Maguire keeps Cork City rolling

Shamrock Rovers 1 Cork City 2: Despite the day that was in it, it was the Shamrock that was left wilting in Tallaght as Cork City extended their grand parade at the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division table.

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Sean Maguire brace stretches Cork's lead at the top

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New-look Hoops in control

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Shamrock Rovers ready to bring back the fear factor

Dundalk finally get to own Oriel Park

In major off the field developments for the League of Ireland’s top two clubs, Dundalk have finally taken full ownership of the lease of Oriel Park while Cork City have announced a three-year sponsorship deal with UCC and the Mardyke Arena.

Tue, 22 Nov, 2016

Garry Buckley and Mark O’Sullivan ‘touch and go’ for FAI Cup final, admits Cork City boss John Caulfield

Cork City will give injury concerns Garry Buckley (hamstring) and Mark O’Sullivan (knee) every chance to prove their fitness ahead of tomorrow’s FAI Cup final against Dundalk, but John Caulfield admits that it’s “touch and go” for both players.

Sat, 05 Nov, 2016

Lilywhites win to leave title in sight

SSE Airtricity League Premier Division

Tue, 18 Oct, 2016

Dundalk take giant title leap with win against Cork City

Dundalk 2 Cork City 1: Irish football’s ‘New Firm’ served up some blockbuster entertainment at a throbbing Oriel Park last night but, at the end of a breathless and occasionally breathtaking game, it was reigning champions Dundalk who were doing all the celebrating, their first win this season over arch-rivals Cork City coming at the perfect time to open up a four-point gap at the top of the table with just five games left in the title race.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2016

Double double still on as Dundalk set up Cork clash

Derry City 1 Dundalk 2: Dundalk remain on course to repeat their domestic double, the reigning FAI Cup champions securing a place in this season’s final following a hard-working display at the Brandywell last night.

Wed, 05 Oct, 2016

Dundalk ‘ready to go’ against Candystripes

The big games are coming thick and fast for Dundalk as the champions continue the defence of their league crown at home to Derry City tonight (7.45pm, live on RTÉ 2).

Fri, 23 Sep, 2016

Dundalk switch focus to title run

Fresh from last week’s historic exploits in the Europa League, Dundalk refocus fully on their title retention quest when they host Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park this evening.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2016

John Caulfield seeks silver for ‘best ever’ Cork City squad

Having experienced FAI Cup final disappointment at the Aviva Stadium last season, John Caulfield believes his best ever Cork City squad can once more stay in the hunt for trophies right until the end of the 2016 season.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2016

David McMillan delivers for Dundalk

Sligo Rovers 0 Dundalk 1: Dundalk extended their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division to seven points following a 1-0 victory over Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds last night.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2016

David McMillan celebrates scoring a goal 26/8/2016

Dundalk get back in groove against Wexford Youths

Wexford Youths 0 Dundalk 1

Sat, 27 Aug, 2016

Dundalk crash back to earth against Galway United

Vinny Faherty’s 45th minute header was the only goal of an interesting game as Galway United stunned SSE Airtricity League Premier Division leaders Dundalk at Eamonn Deacy Park last night.

Sat, 06 Aug, 2016

Patrick McEleney spares Dundalk’s blushes against Wexford Youths

Dundalk 3 Wexford Youths 2: Patrick McEleney hit a 93rd minute winner as Dundalk twice came from behind against Wexford Youths at Oriel Park yesterday to preserve their four-point lead at the top of the Premier Division table.

Mon, 30 May, 2016

Ciaran Kilduff special helps Dundalk past Shelbourne

Dundalk 2 Shelbourne 0

Sat, 21 May, 2016

Dundalk ease past 10-man Shamrock Rovers

Shamrock Rovers 0 Dundalk 2

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

Ronan Finn fires Dundalk clear

Dundalk 1 Sligo Rovers 0: A controversial Ronan Finn penalty in first half stoppage time was enough to see Dundalk past Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park last night to send the champions clear at the top of the table.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

Ronan Finn nets first hat-trick

Ronan Finn scored a career first hat-trick as Dundalk trounced bottom-of-the-table Longford Town 4-0 at the City Calling Stadium on Saturday night.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2016

Ronan Finn hat-trick sends Dundalk top; Bohs overcome Bray

Dundalk have gone top of the Airtricity League Premier Division after their 4-0 win at Longford Town tonight.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2016

Dundalk on march again as they dispatch Finn Harps

Dundalk 3 Finn Harps 0

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Richie Towell strike wraps up title for Dundalk

Shamrock Rovers 1 Dundalk 1: Richie Towell’s penalty six minutes from time created history for Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium last night as the Louth club retained the title for the first time.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2015

Dundalk run away with derby

Dundalk 6 Drogheda Utd 0: Dundalk took another huge step towards retaining the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title with a crushing victory of neighbours Drogheda Utd in last night’s Louth derby at Oriel Park.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2015

Dundalk ease past Galway

Galway United 1 Dundalk 4: Dundalk advanced to the quarter finals of the FAI Cup following a convincing win over Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Sat, 22 Aug, 2015

Honours even at Oriel Park

Dundalk 1 Cork City 1: On a quintessentially Irish summer evening — wind, rain and a moderate risk of frostbite — the loyal 2,613 who braved the elements at Oriel Park were rewarded with an absorbing game, fully befitting a top two Premier Division clash.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2015

European dream ends for Dundalk

Dundalk 0 BATE Borisov 0 (BATE Borisov win 2-1 on aggregate): Raging anticipation gave way to crushing anti-climax in Oriel Park last night as Dundalk failed to get the one goal required to keep them in the Champions League.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2015

Deflected John Mountney strike snatches win for Dundalk

Drogheda United 1 Dundalk 2: John Mountney’s deflected 90th-minute free-kick proved decisive as Dundalk snatched victory in an entertaining Louth derby at United Park last night.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2015

Dundalk get back on track

Dundalk 6 Limerick 2: Champions Dundalk failed to let the distraction of this week’s Champions League draw affect them as they brushed aside Limerick FC at Oriel Park last night.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2015

Awesome Dundalk put eight past Bray

Dundalk 8 Bray Wanderers 1: Dundalk hit Bray Wanderers for eight at Oriel Park yesterday to end the first series of matches in style with their unbeaten record firmly intact.

Tue, 05 May, 2015

VIDEO: Cork City tormented by Towell

SSE Airtricity Premier Division

Sat, 25 Apr, 2015

Dundalk stand firm against Shamrock Rovers to share the spoils

Shamrock Rovers 2 Dundalk 2

Sat, 18 Apr, 2015

Dundalk win the League of Ireland

Second half strikes from Stephen O'Donnell and Brian Gartland proved decisive as Dundalk seen off Cork City at Oriel Park last night to secure their tenth SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2014

Bray downer for Dundalk

On the night that Bray Wanderers all but ensured their safety, Dundalk failed to keep up their side of the bargain and handed advantage to Cork City ahead of their final-day showdown on Friday, despite coming from a goal down.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2014

Cheers on Leeside as Dundalk slip opens title door for Cork

SSE Airtricity League Premier Division

Tue, 14 Oct, 2014

Dundalk remain in control

Athlone Town 0 Dundalk 3

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

Sheppard’s delight as Hoops wreck Lilies’ treble dream

Dundalk 1 Shamrock Rovers 2

Tue, 16 Sep, 2014

Byrne fluffs big chance

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Sat, 13 Sep, 2014

Dundalk tame weakened Derry to go six points clear

Dundalk 5 Derry City 0

Tue, 09 Sep, 2014

McMillan double a tonic for Lilies

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Sat, 30 Aug, 2014

Hoban on target to end Ryan resistance

Pat Hoban’s 16th goal of the season could prove to be one of the most crucial of Dundalk’s season as his header six minutes from time earned the Louth men a huge victory over Limerick FC at Oriel Park last night.

Sat, 16 Aug, 2014

Dundalk held in derby

Drogheda United 1 Dundalk 1

Sat, 09 Aug, 2014

City setback as late goal gives Lilies title edge

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Sat, 02 Aug, 2014

Dundalk send clear message to rivals

Airtricity Premier Division: Dundalk 5 Bray Wanderers 1

Mon, 28 Jul, 2014

Dundalkease back to top spot

Airtricity Premier Division

Mon, 21 Jul, 2014

Hoban goal steers Dundalk back to top

Shamrock Rovers 0 Dundalk 1

Mon, 14 Jul, 2014

Derry left dejected by late leveller

Derry City 2 Dundalk 2

Sat, 28 Jun, 2014

Dundalk go five clear

Dundalk 5 UCD 2

Tue, 03 Jun, 2014

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