In this week's episode of The Press Box we reflect on the impending return of Vinny Perth as Dundalk FC manager. There's also a look back at Friday's disappointing defeat at home to Waterford, a look ahead to Dundalk's Europa Conference League tie with Newtown AFC of Wales and a chat with former Lilywhites defender Niclas Vemmelund on his decision to retire at 28 years old. The Dane discusses his time at Oriel Park, his thoughts on Perth's return and the cardiac arrest of his former U-19 inte......
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 25 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box the lads return to an old topic asking just who is going to be charge at Oriel Park going forward? There's also a debate over PEAK6's continued commitment to Dundalk FC while on a brighter note there's a look ahead to Friday's game against Waterford FC and the return of some fans to Oriel Park. All that and more in this week's episode
Jun 09, 2021•57 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box the lads look back on the 2-0 win over St Patrick's Athletic that saw Dundalk go off for the mid-season break on a bit of a high. There's also discussion around the new 1903 Dundalk FC Supporters' Club and chat about where the season goes from here. All that and more in this week's episode
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 3 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, the guys look back on another rollercoaster week at Oriel Park which included a fan's protest, a victory over Shamrock Rovers that brought their record unbeaten run to an end and a 5-1 hammering at the hands of Bohemians on Monday night. There's debate about the mood in the camp, whether Jim McGuinness would be a good fit for the team, an update on the managerial search and a chat with Andrea McQuillan who has taken the bull by the horns in getting a n......
May 26, 2021•1 hr 32 min
On this week's episode of The Press Box the lads look back on Friday night's 1-1 draw away to Finn Harps and ahead to this Friday's match with Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park. There's also a lengthy debate on the planned protest ahead of that match and a chat with long term supporter Brendan Ogle, who chaired a Zoom call on Tuesday evening to discuss the possibility of establishing a supporters' club at Oriel Park. All that and more in this week's episode!
May 19, 2021•1 hr 26 min
On this week's episode of The Press Box Craig and James are joined by former Dundalk Democrat sports editor Caoimhín Reilly to get his views on the season so far at Oriel Park. The lads discuss the form to date, transfer policy, the players' trip to Belfast, the possibility of missing out on Europe next season and the supporters' protest planned for the next home match against Shamrock Rovers on May 21st. All that and more in this week's episode!
May 12, 2021•1 hr 27 min
In the latest episode of The Press Box we look back on another disappointing result for Dundalk in Longford and ask where it is going wrong so far this season after taking just 10 points from the opening series of games. There's also a chat with former Dundalk FC captain David Crawley ahead of the 20th anniversary of the club's First Division title success under Martin Murray. All that and more in this week's episode.
May 05, 2021•1 hr 13 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box we reflect on Dundalk's first league win of the season over Drogheda Utd and look ahead to this weekend's games against Waterford FC and Longford Town. There's also a chat with Dundalk FC chairman Bill Hulsizer who gives his view on the recent criticisms of the club, the departures of Shane Keegan and Filippo Giovagnoli and much more.
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 25 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box the lads review a hectic week at Oriel Park in which Filippo Giovagnoli and Shane Keegan departed the club and talk about what next for Dundalk FC? There's also a look ahead to Saturday's Louth derby match with Drogheda Utd chairman Conor Hoey, who discusses the possibility of one day the two county rivals one day sharing a stadium together. All that and more in this week's episode.
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 42 min
In a special edition of The Press Box, James Rogers looks back on Dundalk's 8th title win in the 1990/91 season which culminated with a 1-0 win away to Cork City on the final day of the season on April 21st 1991. Thirty years on James is joined by the goalscoring hero of the day, Tom McNulty, as well as a special panel consisting of manager Turlough O'Connor, captain Martin Lawlor, goalkeeper Alan O'Neill, midfield dynamo Gino Lawless and the ever present Terry Eviston, who contributed 10 goa......
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 44 min
In the latest episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect back on Dundalk's third straight league defeat to Bohemians on Friday night, discuss where it is going wrong for the management team and how less could be more when it comes to the owners. There's also a chat with local man Ryan Keenan about The Black & White Vintage range of products and his new 'Drink The Town, Smoke The Town' campaign. All that and more in this week's episode!
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In the latest episode of The Press Box we look back at Dundalk's 2-1 defeat to Shamrock Rovers and why there might be positive aspects to take from the game if the lessons of recent weeks can be learned from. There's also a look at the business scene around the club as we chat to former Dundalk FC and Bohemians commercial manager Peter Halpin and Daniel McLoughlin of RockSalt and Tiernan O'Connor of XXI Ice about their recent partnership agreements with the club. All that and more in this wee......
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 30 min
In the latest episode of The Press Box the guys discuss Friday's 2-1 defeat to Finn Harps, the issues on and off the field at Oriel Park and find out why Imelda May has been wearing Dundalk FC gear on social media of late. All that and more in this week's episode!
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Ahead of Dundalk's first home league match of the season against Finn Harps on Friday night, we caught up with the Donegal side's defender Stephen Folan. In an open and honest interview the defender discussed working under both Ollie Horgan and Shane Keegan, the tragedy which occurred in his life which impacted his two year spell at Oriel Park in 2018 and 2019 and the difficulty in securing a mortgage as a footballer. All that and more in this special episode.
Mar 24, 2021•42 min
In this episode of The Press Box local journalist James Rogers gives us the details of a possible new recruit to Oriel Park, we look back on Saturday's league opener away to Sligo Rovers and ask whether the formation suits the team at present and look ahead to Ireland's World Cup Qualifiers against Serbia and Luxembourg and ask should Dundalk old boy Jamie McGrath not be in Stephen Kenny's squad. All that and more in episode 4!
Mar 22, 2021•49 min
In this special edition of The Press Box we chat to Gary Rogers about his recent retirement, his 20 year career and get his views ahead of the start of the new SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season including his thoughts on his replacement in the Dundalk number one jersey, Alessio Abibi.
Mar 19, 2021•31 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box we discuss how Dundalk may have to do without their international stars for key matches this season, debate the rights and wrongs of the club's new managerial setup, chat about Friday's President's Cup victory over Shamrock Rovers, look ahead to Saturday's league opener away to Sligo Rovers and discuss the WATCHLOI platform which 99% of league supporters will have to rely on to watch matches this season. All that and more in this week's show!
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box we are joined once again by local journalist James Rogers to discuss the news that Shane Keegan will be the Dundalk FC team manager this season with Filippo Giovagnoli fulfilling the role of coach. We discuss what that means, talk about a potential new signing or two, debate who should start in goal for the club this season and look ahead to Friday's President's Cup match with the broadcaster and journalist Johnny Ward.
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr
Following Dundalk's 3-2 victory over Drogheda Utd in the Jim Malone Cup at Head in the Game Park on Saturday, we got the views of Live at Oriel himself Gerry Malone on the game, the honour of having his dad Jim Malone remembered and his thoughts on Dundalk ahead of the start of the new season
Mar 06, 2021•6 min
The first episode of The Press Box focusing on all things Dundalk FC. In this week's show we chat to local journalist James Rogers about Richie Towell's impending move to Shamrock Rovers, his thoughts on some of the club's new signings, hopes for on and off the field this season and much more.
Mar 01, 2021•56 min