Dundalk seal First Division title and top-flight return with victory over Finn Harps

Promotion back to the top flight at the first attempt marks a fabulous turnaround for a club who almost went out of existence in September 2024

Gbemi Arubi of Dundalk celebrates with teammates, from left, Declan McDaid, Conor O'Keeffe and Shane Tracey. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

SSE Airtricity First Division: Dundalk 3 (Arubi 54, Horgan 59, Leonard 95) Finn Harps 0 

Dundalk will be back in the Premier Division for their 100th anniversary in the League of Ireland in 2026 after second half goals from Gbemi Arubi, Daryl Horgan and Vinnie Leonard saw them secure the First Division title against Finn Harps at Oriel Park.