James Rogers

RTÉ.ie contributor

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

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

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

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

Gbemi Arubi scored the only goal at Oriel Park

First Division: Dundalk down Cobh to get back on track

Dundalk opened up a four-point lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division table as Gbemi Arubi's third goal of the season proved decisive in securing a 1-0 victory against Cobh Ramblers at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 27 Jun

Gbemi Arubi struck at the death for the hosts

First Division round-up: Dundalk held, Cobh claim win

Gbemi Arubi rose to head home a 92nd-minute equaliser to preserve Dundalk's unbeaten record in the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division against 10-man Bray Wanderers at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 09 May

Former Republic of Ireland international Daryl Horgan fired Dundalk in front on 69 minutes

First Division wrap: Treaty claim another Dundalk draw

For the second time this season Treaty United came from behind to earn a point against league leaders Dundalk at the Markets Field.

Soccer • 18 Apr

A Jonas Hakkinen own goal was the only score in Dundalk's win over Cobh Ramblers

First Division round-up: Cobh OG secures Dundalk win

An unfortunate Jonas Hakkinen own goal saw Dundalk get the better of Cobh Ramblers at Oriel Park as the Co Louth side preserved their seven point lead at the top of the First Division table and created a bit of club history.

Soccer • 11 Apr

Leo Gaxha scored twice against Wexford at Oriel Park

First Division wrap: Dundalk extend lead at the summit

Leo Gaxha's double either side of a Seán Keogh strike saw Dundalk finally see off Wexford FC at Oriel Park to extend their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division table to five points.

Soccer • 28 Mar

Dean Ebbe's goal made the difference for Dundalk

First Division: 10-man Dundalk hang on to beat Kerry

Dean Ebbe's 25th-minute strike proved decisive as Dundalk made it three wins from three in their first ever meeting with Kerry FC to maintain their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division table.

Soccer • 01 Mar