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Daniel Kelly of Dundalk (r) celebrates with team-mate Archie Davies finding the net

Dundalk edge out Sligo to boost European hopes

Daniel Kelly's 10th minute header gave Dundalk's European hopes a huge boost as they got the better of Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 11 Aug 23

Daryl Horgan made his first appearance since re-signing for Dundalk

Wood knocks Dundalk as Shels leave Oriel with a point

Harry Wood's goal seven minutes from the end earned Shelbourne a share of the spoils with Dundalk at Oriel Park to keep their European hopes very much alive.

Soccer • 06 Aug 23

Dundalk returnee Daryl Horgan was given a warm welcome by Dundalk fans as he attended the midweek European fixture

LOI preview: Hoops and Dundalk back in domestic mode

With three of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clubs having been in Europa Conference League action on Thursday, it sets up an important Sunday for the two sides - Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk - who will only have domestic targets for the remainder of the campaign.

Soccer • 06 Aug 23

Draw not enough for Dundalk as they make Euro exit

Sloppy defending came back to haunt Dundalk once again as they bowed out of Europe to Icelandic outfit KA after a 2-2 draw in Oriel Park.

Europa Conference League • 03 Aug 23

Daryl Horgan has rejoined the club he left in 2016

Big coup for Dundalk as Horgan rejoins club

Dundalk have pulled off a major signing with the confirmation that Republic of Ireland international Daryl Horgan has rejoined the club.

Soccer • 02 Aug 23

KA players celebrate after their side's first goal

Dundalk left with mountain to climb after loss at KA

Dundalk lost 3-1 away to Icelandic side KA Akureyri in the first leg of their Europa Conference League second qualifying round tie.

Soccer • 27 Jul 23

Dundalk's Daniel Kelly (L) competes for the ball with Joseph Chipolina

Dundalk ride their luck to leave Gibraltar level

Dundalk survived the heat and a number of major scares to claim a scoreless draw against Bruno's Magpies in their Europa Conference League first qualifying round first-leg tie at Victoria Stadium.

Soccer • 13 Jul 23

Top, L-R: Shamrock Rovers, Derry City, St Patrick's Athletic and Dundalk are all in European action this week

LOI clubs eye financial windfall and European benchmark

As well as any potential financial windfall, European football offers Irish clubs the chance to measure progress at an international level, according to RTÉ soccer analyst Paul Corry.

Soccer • 11 Jul 23

Stephen Bradley will hope his Shamrock Rovers side can play group stage football for the second year in a row as they did in the Conference League last season

Early opportunities knock for LOI's European quartet

Keith Treacy and Johnny McDonnell look ahead to the challenges Shamrock Rovers, Derry City, St Patrick's Athletic and Dundalk will face as they start their European qualifying campaigns.

Soccer • 10 Jul 23

Bohemians' Kacper Radkowski celebrates the come-from-behind victory

Battling Bohs leave Dundalk reeling at Dalymount Park

Two goals in as many minutes from John O'Sullivan and Jonathan Afolabi saw Bohemians stage a big comeback in their 3-2 win over Dundalk at Dalymount Park to boost their hopes of securing European football next season.

Soccer • 07 Jul 23

Louie Annesley fired home Dundalk's opener

Dundalk upset the Hoops with quick-fire goals at Oriel

Two goals inside three minutes from Louie Annesley and Patrick Hoban saw Dundalk shock Shamrock Rovers 2-0 at Oriel Park to put a dent in the champions' hopes of retaining their Premier Division title.

Soccer • 30 Jun 23

Daniel Kelly has proven a bete noire for St Pat's in recent times

Tenacious 10-man Dundalk snatch a draw against St Pat's

Daniel Kelly came back to haunt St Patrick's Athletic once again as his goal six minutes from time earned 10-man Dundalk a 1-1 draw at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 27 Jun 23

Patrick Hoban celebrates a sweet win for Dundalk

Hoban hits record milestone as Dundalk beat Drogs

Patrick Hoban became Dundalk's all-time record goalscorer as his second-half brace helped Dundalk come from behind to beat Drogheda United in the Louth derby at Weavers Park.

Soccer • 23 Jun 23

LOI pay tribute after death of Karolis Chvedukas

The League of Ireland have paid tribute to former Dundalk and Waterford player Karolis Chvedukas who has died at the age of 32.

Soccer • 19 Jun 23

Dundalk end in-form Cork City's winning run on Leeside

A strong second half display proved the catalyst for Dundalk as they came from behind to secure victory over Cork City at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 09 Jun 23

Aaron Greene made the difference for the reigning champions

Greene lights up Tallaght to leave Hoops sitting pretty

Aaron Greene's brace helped Shamrock Rovers see off Dundalk 2-0 and return to the summit of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division.

Soccer • 02 Jun 23

Johnny Kenny sits out due to suspension having scored in the earlier meeting

LOI preview: Hoops and Dundalk seek change of fortunes

Shamrock Rovers are seeking a return to winning ways in the League of Ireland Premier Division tonight as Dundalk visit Tallaght Stadium for another televised game on RTÉ Sport.

Soccer • 02 Jun 23

Conor Carty of St Patrick's Athletic, second from right, celebrates with teammates

Carty the hero as 10-man St Pat's overcome Dundalk

Conor Carty scored a dramatic late winner as St Patrick's Athletic overcame a double injury blow and a sending off to give manager Jon Daly victory in his first game in permanent charge.

Soccer • 26 May 23

Bohemians are seeking revenge for a defeat earlier in the season

LOI preview: Europe contenders meet as Hoops eye summit

The European challengers face off again tonight, including a live game from Dalymount Park, while Shamrock Rovers can go top of the table if they avoid defeat in Cork.

Soccer • 26 May 23

Ali Coote's free-kick finds its way to the Dundalk net in the final minutes

Bohs come back from dead to rescue point at Dundalk

Second half goals from Declan McDaid and Ali Coote saw Bohemians fight back from two goals down to avoid a third straight defeat against Dundalk at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 19 May 23

Ruaidhrí Higgins in conversation with Jordan McEneff and Michael Duffy during the win over Dundalk

Higgins: Recent criticism of Derry was 'over the top'

Ruaidhri Higgins feels some of the recent criticism of his Derry City team has been "over the top" after watching his side maintain their early title push with a 3-0 win over Dundalk on Monday night.

Soccer • 16 May 23

Jordan McEneff celebrates after scoring for Derry

Derry ease past Dundalk to extend winning streak

Derry City easily saw off Dundalk 3-0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium to secure their third victory in a row.

Soccer • 15 May 23

Jake Mulraney helped St Patrick's Athletic to a draw in the last meeting in Tallaght

LOI preview: European sides aim to extend advantage

Tonight sees the four sides competing in European competition clash in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division as games are brought forward from July.

Soccer • 15 May 23

Patrick Hoban got Dundak's winner in the 97th minute.

Dundalk leave it late to nab win against nine-man Cork

Stoppage time goals from Cameron Elliott and Patrick Hoban saw Dundalk stage the most unlikely of comebacks against nine-man Cork City at Oriel Park as the Lilywhites made it four wins from four after a 2-1 victory.

Soccer • 12 May 23

Keith Ward is in his third spell at Dundalk

Ward heads Dundalk to victory against former club Sligo

Keith Ward struck a late winner against his old club as Dundalk beat Sligo Rovers 1-0 in what was a tightly fought contest at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 06 May 23