Dundalk survive Shelbourne scare

Premier Division football returned to Tolka Park after a six-year absence — but there was no fairytale homecoming for Shelbourne as they came up just short in an enthralling encounter with Dundalk.

Dundalk survive Shelbourne scare
Fri, 21 Feb, 2020 - 22:36
Dave Donnelly

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Premier Division football returned to Tolka Park after a six-year absence — but there was no fairytale homecoming for Shelbourne as they came up just short in an enthralling encounter with Dundalk.

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