James Rogers

RTÉ.ie contributor

Dundalk will now face Dutch side Vitesse in the next round after Patching's 92nd minute strike

Patching the hero late on as Dundalk progress

Will Patching was the hero as his 92nd minute strike saw Dundalk get the better of Levadia Tallinn in the A Le Coq Arena to set up a Europa Conference League third qualifying round tie against Dutch side Vitesse next week.

Soccer • 29 Jul 21

David McMillan scores his side's second goal of the night

Dundalk forced to settle for a draw against Levadia

Dundalk twice came from behind in the first half at Tallaght Stadium to leave their Europa Conference League tie with FCI Levadia evenly poised at 2-2 ahead of next Thursday's second leg, but they may well regret not taking a lead to the Estonian capital.

Soccer • 22 Jul 21

McMillan sinks Harps as Dundalk move up to sixth

David McMillan's first-half strike proved enough for Dundalk to see off Finn Harps at Oriel Park to move up to sixth place in the SSE Airtricity League table.

Soccer • 17 Jul 21

Dundalk eased through 1-0 on the day and 5-0 on aggregate against Welsh outfit Newtown

Duffy on target as Dundalk finish job in Wales

Dundalk became the first side to advance to the second qualifying round of the new UEFA Europa Conference League with victory over Newtown at Park Hall.

Soccer • 13 Jul 21

Vinny Perth was angry at Derry City releasing a statement on Patrick McEleney

Perth brands Derry City 'disgraceful' over McEleney

Dundalk head coach Vinny Perth has hit out at Derry City's decision to announce the re-signing of Patrick McEleney within minutes of his side's Europa Conference League victory over Newtown AFC this evening - branding the Candystripes' statement as "disgraceful".

Soccer • 08 Jul 21

David McMillan heads home Dundalk's second goal

Dundalk begin European run with easy win over Newtown

Dundalk took a massive step towards advancing in the Europa Conference League after a comfortable victory over Newtown at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 08 Jul 21

Patrick Hoban of Dundalk celebrates with Chris Shields after scoring Dundalk's second

Shields signs off with a win as Dundalk rise to sixth

Dundalk's mini-resurgence under Vinny Perth continued as they leapfrogged Derry City in the Premier Division table with a 2-1 victory over the Candystripes at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 25 Jun 21

Vinny Perth was back on the sideline for Dundalk

Dundalk held by Longford in Perth's first game back

The second coming of Vinny Perth ended the same way as his first as Dundalk were held to a 1-1 draw by Longford Town at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 18 Jun 21

Perth took over in 2019 when Stephen Kenny took over as Republic of Ireland manager in 2019

Vinny Perth set for sensational Dundalk return

Vinny Perth is set for a sensational return as Dundalk FC manager less than 10 months after being sacked by the club.

Soccer • 14 Jun 21

John Martin celebrates scoring his second goal and Waterford's third of the evening at Oriel Park

Dundalk stumble to new nadir in loss to Waterford

Waterford lifted themselves off the foot of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division table with a first win at Oriel Park in over 18 years as John Martin struck twice in a 3-1 victory.

Soccer • 11 Jun 21