James Rogers

RTÉ.ie contributor

Mark Doyle (R), celebrates with Drogheda United team-mates Jake Hyland (L), Darragh Markey (hidden) Killian Phillips

Derby delight for Drogs as Doyle double downs Dundalk

A brilliant Mark Doyle double saw Drogheda Utd claim the bragging rights of Co Louth as they sent neighbours Dundalk into the relegation play-off spot with victory in Oriel Park.

Soccer • 20 Aug 21

Dundalk fell narrowly short against Vitesse

Dundalk fall narrowly short after stirring display

Dundalk were left to rue what might have been after their European journey was ended by Vitesse at Tallaght Stadium despite a brave second half fightback.

Soccer • 12 Aug 21

Lois Openda of Vitesse is tackled by Raivis Jurkovskis of Dundalk

Dundalk battle back for a valuable draw in Netherlands

Dundalk survived a first half storm in the Netherlands before leaving the GelreDome disappointed not to have beaten Vitesse in their Europa Conference clash.

Soccer • 05 Aug 21

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