James Rogers

RTÉ.ie contributor

20 February 2026; Ronan Teahan of Dundalk after the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Dundalk and Drogheda United at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Dominant Dundalk drub woeful Waterford

Dundalk's 609-day wait for a Premier Division victory ended in style, with a scintillating 5-0 victory against Waterford, but the result was overshadowed slightly by what looked a serious looking injury to goalkeeper Conor Kearns.

Soccer • 13 Mar

20 February 2026; Conor Keeley of Drogheda United celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Dundalk and Drogheda United at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Keeley denies Dundalk the Louth bragging rights

Drogheda Utd captain Conor Keeley headed home two minutes from the end to deny Dundalk their first win back in the top flight in a fiery Louth Derby at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 20 Feb

10 October 2025; Vincent Leonard of Dundalk, centre, celebrates with the trophy after his side defeat Finn Harps to winning the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division following the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between Dundalk and Finn Harps at O

Dundalk beat Harps to seal return to Premier Division

Dundalk will be back in the Premier Division 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.

Soccer • 10 Oct 25

Shane Tracey of Dundalk in action against Kelende Abdine Jr Thiam of Athlone Town during the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between Athlone Town and Dundalk at Athlone Town Stadium in Westmeath

First Division: Dundalk held as title race takes twist

Dundalk travelled to the midlands hoping to secure a return to the top flight but an Aaron Connolly screamer for Athlone Town means the destiny of this year's SSE Airtricity Men's First Division title is far from certain.

Soccer • 03 Oct 25

First Division: Dundalk too strong for Bray

Dundalk eased past Bray Wanderers 3-1 to take a significant step back towards the Premier Division.

Soccer • 12 Sep 25

18 July 2025; Wexford goalkeeper Paul Martin makes a save during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup second round match between Shamrock Rovers and Wexford at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

First Division: Dundalk and Wexford play out stalemate

For the second week running, Dundalk FC were left frustrated after being held to just their second 0-0 draw of the season against Wexford FC at Ferrycarrig Park.

Soccer • 05 Sep 25

Dundalk and Kerry play out six-goal thriller

Dundalk may yet end up as First Division champions but they couldn't crack the Kingdom at Oriel Park as their five-match winning run was brought to an end by Kerry FC after a 3-3 draw.

Soccer • 29 Aug 25

4 August 2025; Dean Ebbe of Dundalk, back, celebrates with teammates Daryl Horgan, left, Eoin Kenny, centre, and Rohan Vaughan, right, after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between Dundalk and Longford T

First Division: Dundalk beat Longford to maintain lead

Dundalk eased to a 4-1 win against Longford Town at Oriel Park to maintain their six-point lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division table.

Soccer • 04 Aug 25

9 May 2025; Sean Keogh of Dundalk during the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between Dundalk and Bray Wanderers at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Dundalk to receive record fee for Keogh from Brighton

Dundalk FC defender Sean Keogh is expected to secure a move to Premier League side Brighton this week in what is believed to be a record sale for the County Louth club.

Soccer • 22 Jul 25

18 July 2025; James McManus of Sligo Rovers celebrates with teammate Will Fitzgerald, 7, after scoring their side's first goal during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup second round match between Dundalk and Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. Phot

Clinical Sligo avoid another early exit in Dundalk

Early second-half goals from James McManus and Jake Doyle-Hayes saw Sligo Rovers avoid another FAI Cup setback against First Division leaders Dundalk in Oriel Park.

Soccer • 18 Jul 25