Dundalk Talk At orielweb.com

I see following a mass exodus of players from Athlone that Baba Isaaka is one of a number of new signings

I see Cork got drawn against Legia Warsaw in the Champions League First Qualifying round, really tough draw for them, probably the worst they could get. It will be interesting to see how they fare compared to us 2 years ago, the 2 goals we conceded...

Watching Spain v Portugal last night. No wonder they call it the Beautiful Game!

Big plans, johnnybegoode will have a meltdown where he hears about this

Fantastic achievement for Dealgan Boxing Club's Amy Broadhurst in becoming European U22 lightweight champion in Romania yesterday.

Amy is no stranger to Oriel Park having both fund-raised and celebrated achievements on match days previously.

I...

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We have received the very sad news that Liam Miller has passed away tonight. The thoughts and prayers of everyone in the CSL are with Liam's family tonight.
A minutes silence will be observed in all CSL games this weekend in...

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Published on Feb 18, 2018
In the first part of a series following different personalities in the SSE Airtricity League, FIFA International Referee Neil Doyle brings us into his home, gives us an insight into his match preparation, illustrates...

I couldn't help noticing that a lot of the self styled "World's Greatest Fans" had left the stadium long before the final whistle. I wonder how many of them attend LOI matches on a regular basis?

As I'm sure most on here will have heard of Caroline Quigleys (nee Kananagh McAlester) recent sudden passing.

Caroline was much loved member of a large well known Dundalk FC supporting family. This fundraiser is to help with funeral costs etc and...

I've had a bit of a flashback of an Ireland under 21 match being played in Oriel back in the early 90s. Anyone else remember this? Not sure of the opposition but something tells me that a young Roy Keane played. It would have been during his Forest...

For anyone that might be interested, the Louth Mavericks (Formerly Dundalk Mavericks) are playing the biggest game in their short history (founded 2012) this Sunday (20th August) as they play in the IAFL1 Bowl game (final) for promotion to the SBC...

I see Maguire is starting for Preston with Horgan on the bench.
Best of luck to both.

Dermot Keely on match fixing

DID WHAT I COULD I had my suspicions about games in the past but match-fixing is almost impossible to prove
It should never have gotten to this point

News coming in the evening that derry skipper Ryan McBride passes away aged just 27. Very sad and shocking news. Thoughts are with his family friends and all at Derry City

This is a very enjoyable weekly podcast, I think funded by eir sports, you'll find it on Twitter/sound cloud but it's best on iTunes as you can control the pause function better. It's on for a full hour, and co hosted by Daniel McDonnell. I have to...

Paddy McCourt signs for Harps

I have mixed feelings - on one hand delighted that he is going to play in the Airtricity League, but regret that he could not do his thing at Oriel Park for Dundalk

What about a betting tip section.. I'll go first..
Today's tips a win or draw treble in Scottish football
Hearts, Aberdeen and Ross County
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I heard on the news that Sean Maguire has re-signed for Cork despite several offers from England.
Anybody. know who was interested in him?
I hope this is a sign of things to come and our own talented players elect to stay with us

Congratulations to John Gill and Pete Mahon on their achievement in guiding Drogheda Utd to promotion.

I don't know if Drogheda will add anything to the standards in the league, but at least the journey is shorter than Wexford for travelling fans

John Delaney - more money than sense.

I hope this isn't inappropriate :
I am trying to ascertain the whereabouts of a old friend of mine, Noel McBride.
Noel and I grew up together on Mount Avenue and went to all the matches in Oriel (and the "Joes" for those of you that...

Hola mis Amigos, one of the disadvantages of living in Spain (well, the only one really) is that I have not been able to attend Oriel Park this past two years, though I did come back for the cup final. In the past a number of members have been on...

Disappointed to see Pat Fenlon sacked by Rovers, just when we had them where we wanted them - miles behind us. They could at least have had the courtesy to wait until after our home league tie against the Hoops. He was always good value for a rant...

As it looks like our involvement in Euro 16 may come to an end this evening and to fill the hole of wall to wall football until Friday night's return to Oriel how about a quick straw poll if we faced a similar question at the ballot box. While our...

It's the eve of the big kick off, who's everyone's tip? It's hard to look past France and probably Germany. But outside that it's hard to pick a winner. Spain aren't, for me, the team they once were but are still a threat. England have a great...

Woodview Celtic FC are having a euro predictor comp.

Predictor runs for the entire first round 10/6 - 22/6.
Points awarded as follows: 4pts correct win/draw and 10pts correct scoreline.
Entry is €5 with first prize €200 and runner up €100.
The...

Shamrocks Rover's player Mickey Drenan is talking a break from football to deal with depression. He is doing the right thing ad talking about it as to many people are hiding it and not getting the help they need.

A former prolific poster here and also on Foot.ie he started supporting Dundalk FC in the late 90's.Himself and his Dad were constant regulars in the Shed and also at away matches
I'm in total shock over his sudden passing on Tuesday,he was only...

Just heard on today fm sport that he has been banned for eight months for testing positive for a banned substance.

There was a collection for Waterford at Dalymount last night. Anybody know what the story is there?

I see the hooligan element of the Derry city "supporters" were at it again last night outside the Brandywell. Attacking Cork City fans. When will the PSNI and Derry City FC finally act on this. Not as if it is an isolated one off incident.

Bit of debate anyone? If ive missed any party feck it, but will add 'em in.

I haven't read the Conroy Report yet but one recommendation strikes me as strange: What, I wonder, is the benefit of reducing the Premier Division to 10 teams and increasing membership of the First Division to 10 teams? What good will it do to...

It's seems managing his home town team didn't work out after all. I actually rate him highly as a manager but thankfully it didn't work out for Rovers.

Rip Mark.

Steaming service deal (for outside Ireland) announced. No terms of the deal or the service been made available anounced yet.

FAI announce deal to live stream League of Ireland games around the world

THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION of Ireland (FAI)...

Jamie vardy record breaker. Fairytale stuff. Non league football to breaking a premier league goalscoring record in 3 years. And doing it in old Trafford where the previous record holder played. Phenomenal stuff.

Derry City have appointed former Kilmarnock boss Kenny Shiels as first team coach.

The Magherafelt native has also previously been in charge of Greenock Morton in Scotland, BEC Tero Sasana in Thailand, and Coleraine and Ballymena in the Irish...

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Any preference ?

For a spectical Dundalk v Cork would be a class and the biggest opportunity for a bigger crowd. Not dismissing Bray as I think they will give cork a good run for their money.

I,d like to congratulate Wexford Youths on winning the First Division. Looking forward to my trips to Ferrycarraig next season. Almost like a home fixture for me!

Not a fan of Xfactor, in fact I cant stand the format or the way contestants are treated. However, this year that has changed!

Our very own Stephanie McCourt won through on Saturday night with a breathtaking rendition of Summertime. The look on...

Limerick are some coverage over the neymar lookalike fox soccer in the us ran the story last night

Goes to show the publicity a good media officer can get you.

My son Ryan (13) and his Next Generation Crew have qualified for the World HipHop Dance Championships which are taking place in Italy at the end of May. This crew of 3 boys and another crew from Dublin are the only Irish competitors in this high...

Eugene Maher, father of Stephen former player and now a Drogheda player was knocked down and killed Tuesday evening in Dublin. R.I.P.

Soccer star Stephen Maher's dad killed in Dublin hit-and-run

Eugene Maher was extremely supportive of his son...

Over the last while with the Sepp Blatter stuff and FAI CEO's public criticism it seems that the comments section on RTE.ie news articles was removed promptly after there was criticism of the CEO posted by members of the public. This morning there...

Hi all,

I have tried Irish Rail, Bus Éireann and Translink sites and it doesn't seem to be possible to commute from Dundalk to Belfast on public transport to arrive in Belfast for 9am is this right?

FIFA have admitted either giving or lending the FAI five million dollars to stop the FAI from suing them over the Thierry Henry affair. Referees are only human and we see them making mistakes regularly and at all levels. So I cannot understand why...

Sad sad news of the lad yesterday my thoughts are with the family at this difficult time rip young man