James Rogers

RTÉ.ie contributor

Richie Towell shoots to score his side's second goal

Rovers thrash Dundalk to move closer to league title

Shamrock Rovers took a huge step towards retaining their league title with a crushing victory over nearest challengers Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 21 Aug 22

Patrick Hoban celebrates after scoring the equaliser

Hoban's late leveller keeps Dundalk above Derry

A stunning 93rd-minute header from Patrick Hoban preserved Dundalk's unbeaten home record as they denied Derry City the chance to leapfrog them into second place in the SSE Airtricity League table at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 05 Aug 22

Dundalk are safely through to the next round of the FAI Cup

Four-goal Dundalk advance after easing past Longford

Four goals in 10 minutes midway through the second half saw Dundalk comfortably see off Longford Town at Oriel Park to book their place in the next round of the FAI Cup.

Soccer • 29 Jul 22

Dundalk capitalise on a goalmouth scramble to score their second goal at Oriel Park

Dundalk teach Students a second-half lesson

Dundalk found their shooting boots in the second half as goals from former Students David McMillan and Keith Ward either side of an Evan Caffrey own goal ensured a 3-0 victory over UCD at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 01 Jul 22

Goalscorer Robbie Benson is congratulated by his Dundalk team-mates

Dundalk defeat Shamrock Rovers to pile on the pressure

On the night they paraded world champion boxer Amy Broadhurst at Oriel Park, it was Robbie Benson who delivered a late knockout blow for Dundalk in a 1-0 win over Shamrock Rovers to breath life into the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title race.

Soccer • 17 Jun 22

Daniel Kelly's fifth goal of the season proved to be the only goal on the night at Oriel Park

Kelly strike decisive as Dundalk move into second place

Daniel Kelly's goal proved the difference at Oriel Park as Dundalk got the better of St Patrick's Athletic to move up to second place in the SSE Airtricity League table.

Soccer • 27 May 22

Dundalk striker Patrick Hoban celebrates his equalising goal at Oriel Park

Dundalk recover to ease past off-colour Bohemians

Dundalk moved back up to third in the SSE Airtricity League after coming from behind to beat Bohemians at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 13 May 22

Darragh Leahy celebrates opening the scoring at Oriel Park

Dundalk up to third after cruising to derby win

Dundalk comfortably claimed local bragging rights over neighbours Drogheda Utd at Oriel Park as they moved up to third place in the table.

Soccer • 29 Apr 22

Damien Duff was sent to the stands for arguing against the dismissal of Shane Griffin

Duff sees red as 10-man Dundalk edge 10-man Shelbourne

A stunning header from John Martin with his first touch five minutes from time saw Dundalk claim the spoils against Shelbourne in a game in which both sides finished with 10 men.

Soccer • 22 Apr 22

Danny Mandroiu celebrates his second-half goal for Shamrock Rovers

Mandroiu breaks Dundalk resistance as Rovers claim win

Danny Mandroiu's 67th-minute strike finally broke Dundalk's resistance at Tallaght Stadium as Shamrock Rovers kept up the pressure on Derry City at the top of the SSE Airtricity League table with a huge three points.

Soccer • 18 Apr 22