Galway United are waiting on Wes Charles (calf) for what should be an all-ticket sellout for this top of the table clash at Terryland Park.
Fellow defender Ronan Frawley and striker Barry Moran remain out with injuries.
Midfielder Fran Carter is available again following suspension along with striker Conor Gethins, who was ineligible to play against Finn Harps last week due to his loan deal.
The division's topscorer Philip Hughes (knee) is a doubt for Dundalk who are without skipper Aidan Lynch (calf), though striker Trevor Vaughan is fit again following a thigh strain.
