James Rogers

RTÉ.ie contributor

17 April 2026; Declan McDaid of Dundalk celebrates with teammate Daryl Horgan, left, after scoring their side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Dundalk and Galway United at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. Photo by

McDaid's late double propels Dundalk into third spot

Declan McDaid's late double proved the difference as Dundalk claimed their first victory over Galway Utd since 2017 to move up to third in the table.

Soccer • 17 Apr

Ronan Teahan of Dundalk heads his side's second goal v Derry City - Premier Division, April 2026

Dundalk battle back for parity as McClean sees red

Derry City's wait for a first away win of the campaign continues after they were pegged back twice by Dundalk at Oriel Park in a game where James McClean saw red late on.

Soccer • 10 Apr

6 April 2026; Shane Tracey of Dundalk celebrates with teammates Bobby Burns, left, and Eoin Kenny after scoring their side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Dundalk and St Patrick's Athletic at Oriel Park in Dund

Impressive Dundalk end St Pat's unbeaten run

Dundalk's incredible start to life back in the Premier Division continued at Oriel Park as first-half goals from Tyreke Wilson and Shane Tracey saw them end top-of-the-table St Patrick's Athletic's seven-match unbeaten run.

Soccer • 06 Apr

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