James Rogers

RTÉ.ie contributor

A header from Bohemians' Patrick Hickey gets the better of Dundalk keeper Enda Minogue to open the scoring at Dalymount Park

Arubi header denies high-flying Bohemians three points

Gbemi Arubi's second-half header denied Bohemians the chance to make their best start to a season in modern times as the Gypsies were frustrated by Dundalk at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 20 Mar

16 March 2026; Daryl Horgan of Dundalk celebrates after scoring his side's first goal, a penalty, during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Dundalk and Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Dundalk's bright start continues as Sligo pay the penalty

Daryl Horgan's late penalty made it back-to-back wins for Dundalk as last season's First Division winners moved up to fourth in the table.

Soccer • 16 Mar

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