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Stephen O'Donnell is back in LOI management, occupying the number two position with Bohemians

O'Donnell makes surprise return as Bohemians assistant

Stephen O'Donnell has made a surprise return to the League of Ireland Premier Division as assistant manager to Alan Reynolds at Bohemians.

Soccer • 08 May 24

Stephen O'Donnell leaves Dundalk with the club bottom of the Premier Division

Gartland: O'Donnell's Pat's exit gamble hasn't paid off

Despite some promising signs earlier in his tenure at Dundalk, Stephen O'Donnell's risky call to leave St Patrick's Athletic two-and-a-half years ago has ultimately proved not to have been the right decision following confirmation of his sacking, according to Graham Gartland.

Soccer • 08 Apr 24

Stephen O'Donnell oversaw a poor start to the season at Oriel Park

O'Donnell sacked as Dundalk manager

Dundalk have confirmed that Stephen O'Donnell has been relieved of his duties on the back of a poor start to the 2024 SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division season.

Soccer • 08 Apr 24

Stephen Bradley: 'There were patches we were good and patches we were sloppy'

Bradley happy with a point after patchy display

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley said that the 1-1 draw against Dundalk was a fair result, even though there were parts of the game where he felt his side were sloppy.

Soccer • 17 Feb 24

Stephen O'Donnell before the match in Gibraltar

O'Donnell's Dundalk ready to knock out Bruno's at home

Dundalk boss Stephen O'Donnell can't wait to get his side back home to Oriel Park where he has every confidence they can finish the job against FC Bruno's Magpies and step into the next stage of Europa Conference League qualification.

Soccer • 13 Jul 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

'When you look at all the stats at the start of the season, we're number one in every category'

Bradley: Big Rovers win had been on cards for weeks

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley felt a big win had been on the cards for a while after his side consigned their winless start to the season to the rear view mirror with a 4-0 triumph at ten-man Dundalk on Friday night.

Soccer • 01 Apr 23

O'Donnell and Clancy will hope their sides can challenge the two pre-season favourites over the course of 2023

O'Donnell and Clancy poised at head of LOI chasing pack

Dundalk head coach Stephen O'Donnell and St Patrick's Athletic manager Tim Clancy speak to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo at the launch of the 2023 League of Ireland season at Dublin's City Hall.

Soccer • 16 Feb 23

Brian Gartland won five league titles with Dundalk from 2014 to 2019 as well as featuring in their European group stage campaigns

Dundalk appoint Gartland as head of football operations

Dundalk have appointed former club captain Brian Gartland as their head of football operations.

Soccer • 19 Jan 23

Transfers: Cork sign Celtic keeper, Dundalk land trio

Cork City have brought in 19-year-old goalkeeper Tobi Oluwayemi on loan from Celtic ahead of their return to the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.

Soccer • 13 Jan 23

Patrick Hoban of Dundalk in action against Shamrock Rovers

Dundalk boss O'Donnell not buying into title race talk

Dundalk manager Stephen O'Donnell is refusing to get carried away with the talk of his side being in a title race, despite their impressive 1-0 victory over Shamrock Rovers.

Soccer • 17 Jun 22

Stephen Bradley pictured during the Dundalk game

Bradley: Rovers squad quality shining through

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley has said that results over the Easter period have shown just how strong the champions' squad truly is.

Soccer • 19 Apr 22

Dundalk head coach Stephen O'Donnell, left, and Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins at Oriel Park.

O'Donnell: No 'cloak and dagger' stuff in Pat's exit

Dundalk head coach Stephen O'Donnell says he can understand St Patrick's Athletic fans' disappointment over his departure at the end of last season but dismissed the "conspiracy theories" and "nonsense" he felt abounded about his decision.

Soccer • 19 Feb 22

Steven Bradley: "It's a good opportunity for me to show what I can do."

Dundalk sign winger Steven Bradley on loan from Hibs

Dundalk FC have signed Scottish winger Steven Bradley on a season-long loan from Hibernian.

Soccer • 01 Feb 22

Dan Cleary: "This is a great move for me and I can't wait to get started."

Dan Cleary completes move to St Johnstone

Dan Cleary has completed a move to St Johnstone from Dundalk on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

Soccer • 01 Jan 22

Bone played a part in Pat's FAI Cup win over Bohemians in November

Bone becomes latest player to swap Pat's for Dundalk

Sam Bone is the latest player to leave St Patrick's Athletic to follow head coach Stephen O'Donnell to Dundalk for 2022.

Soccer • 27 Dec 21

John Mountney of Dundalk in action against Emile Smith-Rowe of Arsenal in 2020

Mountney returns as Dundalk rebuild continues

Dundalk have confirmed that John Mountney has returned to Oriel Park after a short spell at St Patrick's Athletic.

Soccer • 24 Dec 21

Robbie Benson is back at Oriel Park (Picture: Ciaran Culligan/Dundalk FC)

Benson ready for 'fresh start' at Dundalk

Robbie Benson has followed in manager Stephen O'Donnell's footsteps by returning to Dundalk from St Patrick's Athletic, the Oriel Park club has confirmed.

Soccer • 17 Dec 21

Stephen O'Donnell has returned to Dundalk

Dundalk confirm Stephen O'Donnell appointment

Dundalk have confirmed the appointment of former player Stephen O'Donnell as their new head coach.

Soccer • 11 Dec 21

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: The managerial merry-go-round

On this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast James O'Toole and guests discuss the player and managerial merry-go-round, Derry City's statement of intent in the transfer market and the row between the FAI and League of Ireland clubs on the delayed start of the Under-14 2022 season.

Soccer • 08 Dec 21

'Sunday's FAI Cup success was one of the proudest moments of my life and an achievement I will cherish forever'

Stephen O'Donnell confirms departure from St Pat's

FAI Cup-winning head coach Stephen O'Donnell has confirmed his expected departure from St Patrick's Athletic this evening, saying he hoped the fans would recognise that he "had given everything" during his time in charge.

Soccer • 03 Dec 21

The Saints manager celebrating after securing the FAI Cup victory

Penalty preparations reap rewards for Saints' Stephen

St Patrick's Athletic manager, Stephen O'Donnell expected the FAI Cup final to go to extra time, and his side have been preparing for penalties for the last ten days.

Soccer • 28 Nov 21

Paddy Barrett: "It's probably the most happy I've been in recent years."

From Cambodia to Inchicore, Barrett eyes final glory

St Pat's defender Paddy Barrett is eyeing FAI Cup final glory on Sunday after a year that started in Cambodia and will end in Lansdowne Road.

Soccer • 26 Nov 21

O'Donnell got his hands on the cup three times as a player

O'Donnell coming to terms with a different cup final

Stephen O'Donnell admits it took him a while to come to terms with the end of his playing days, but, ahead of Sunday's Extra.ie FAI Cup final against Bohemians, the St Patrick's Athletic manager says he's enjoying the challenge of being on the sideline.