In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James discuss the appointment of Peter Halpin as Dundalk's new Chief Executive Officer and the announcement of two new investors in the club. There's a discussion on where things are at off the field and how a united front is needed to help the club move forward. There's also a look back at the defeat to St Patrick's Athletic in Richmond Park on Friday and discussion of what needs to improve for Stephen O'Donnell if he is to claim his first w......
Mar 13, 2024•59 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on an awful night for Dundalk at Oriel Park as they suffer a 5-0 defeat to Sligo Rovers. The lads discuss your comments and debate whether or not Stephen O'Donnell's time at the club should be up. All that, and more, in this week's episode.
Mar 05, 2024•54 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on Dundalk's 2-0 defeat at home to Galway Utd and ahead to this weekend's double header away to Bohemians in Dalymount Park on Friday night and against Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park on Monday. There's also a debate over flares in the League of Ireland, Martin Connolly's exit from the club and the latest underage fixtures and results. All that, and more, in this week's episode.
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 11 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on Dundalk's draw away to champions Shamrock Rovers and give their first impressions on the new recruits who helped Stephen O'Donnell's side to a good opening day point in Tallaght. There's also a look ahead to this Friday's first home league match of 2024 against First Division champions Galway Utd and a debate on whether Government funding should be going towards the upgrade of Casement Park. All that, and more, in this week......
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 16 min
In a special edition of The Press Box, James caught up with Dundalk FC head coach Stephen O'Donnell and new club captain John Mountney to discuss their hopes for the season ahead and much more.
Feb 15, 2024•28 min
The Press Box returns for a fourth season with Craig and James reflecting on the changes on and off the field at Dundalk FC over the winter months. The guys discuss the club's prospects for the year ahead, field your questions and give their verdict on the new League of Ireland season. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on the season just gone after Dundalk just missed out on a fourth placed finish despite a 5-1 win away to UCD on the final day. With uncertainty over the ownership of the club, the lads discuss where things go from here. There's also many listener questions answered. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 8 min
On this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James discuss another hectic week at Dundalk FC with Friday's 2-0 win over Bohs including an outburst from head coach Stephen O'Donnell about "negativity" around the club and news of Patrick Hoban's potential departure from Oriel Park despite having a year remaining on his deal. There's also a look ahead to this weekend's final game of the season away to UCD. All that, and more, in this week's podcast
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 29 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James discuss Dundalk's 2-0 win away to Sligo Rovers and the potential unexpected route it has opened to Europe next season. There's also a discussion over where the club goes over the off season and if a new ownership is on the way. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 3 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on a disappointing 1-0 defeat away to Shelbourne and discuss the club's plans for the upgrade of Oriel Park and ask where to now on and off the field? All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 2 min
On this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig catches up with former Dundalk FC boss Filippo Giovagnoli to hear how he is getting on in his new role in Switzerland. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
Oct 04, 2023•20 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on a mixed weekend for Dundalk FC which saw the side lose 3-1 away to St Patrick's Athletic on Friday night before responding with a convincing 5-0 win at home to Cork City on Monday. As well as hearing from Stephen O'Donnell, there's a look ahead to the Louth Derby fixture with Drogheda Utd this Friday, news of some pre-match entertainment before the game and much more. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
Sep 26, 2023•52 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on a humiliating 4-0 loss to Galway Utd in the FAI Cup quarter-finals and ask where it ranks amongst the club's worst Cup defeats. There's debate over the management, the players, recruitment and the ownership while we also get your views on the situation at Oriel Park. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 22 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James are joined by well known Galway Utd supporter Johnny Ward from the LOI Central podcast to discuss Friday's FAI Cup quarter-final tie between the two sides at Eamonn Deacy Park. There's also a chat with Greenore native and Galway captain Conor McCormack ahead of the big game. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 24 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on Dundalk's 3-1 defeat to Derry City and get the views of supporters on whether it was, as said by Stephen O'Donnell, the best performance of his tenure. They also give their views on the season to date and how the club is going on and off the field. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 8 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on Dundalk's 1-0 defeat away to Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght Stadium and ahead to this Friday's visit of Derry City to Oriel Park. There's also a discussion on the side's away form and scoring issues on the road, as well as a debate on juvenile ticket prices in the league. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
Aug 30, 2023•51 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on Dundalk's FAI Cup win away to Bray Wanderers in woeful conditions on Friday night and look ahead to the trip face Galway Utd in the quarter-finals. There's also a look ahead to this weekend's crunch league match against Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght Stadium. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
Aug 22, 2023•32 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on the 1-0 win over Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park and discuss some concerning elements despite Dundalk picking up the three points, particularly in relation to the attendance. There's also a look ahead to this weekend's FAI Cup tie against Bray Wanderers. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
Aug 16, 2023•48 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James debate the club's exit from Europe at the hands of KA Akureyri and what could have been done to ensure the journey lasted at least one more round. There's also a look back at Sunday's 1-1 draw at home to Shelbourne and a look ahead to this Friday's visit of Sligo Rovers to Oriel Park. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr
On this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on Daryl Horgan's re-signing for Dundalk FC. There's also a look back at last week's 3-1 defeat to KA Akureyri in Iceland and a debate on how Stephen O'Donnell's side can turn things around in Thursday's second leg. With Shelbourne also set to visit Oriel Park on Sunday, there's also a look ahead to the return of league action. All that, and more, in this week's episode.
Aug 01, 2023•56 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on the wins over Bruno's Magpies and Shamrock Rovers and ahead to the Europa Conference League second qualifying round tie with KA Akureyri of Iceland. There's also an update on transfers, Johannes Yli-Kokko's future and much more. All that, and more, in this week's episode.
Jul 26, 2023•55 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect back on a brilliant trip to Gibraltar and look ahead to the second leg tie with Bruno's Magpies on Thursday and the FAI Cup first round tie with Shamrock Rovers less than 72 hours later. With those two games and potentially another European trip to come in the space of a seven day period, there's also a debate about the options available to Stephen O'Donnell as the Lilywhites struggle to add to their squad. All that, and more, i......
Jul 18, 2023•47 min
In a special edition of The Press Box, Craig and James preview Dundalk's Europa Conference League tie with Bruno's Magpies and what to expect from the Gibraltar outfit. There's also the thoughts of Lilywhites head coach Stephen O'Donnell and super fans Michael Shine and Padraig McGowan.
Jul 13, 2023•27 min
In a special episode of The Press Box, James catches up with Dundalk man Paddy Pepper, one of the owners of The Liffey Bar in La Línea de la Concepción, where many fans are staying ahead of Dundalk FC's clash with Bruno's Magpies on Thursday. There's also a chat with Partick Thistle reporter, James Cairney, on what Lilywhites fans can expect from new signing Darren Brownlie, who is in line to make his debut at Victoria Stadium.
Jul 10, 2023•20 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on the 2-0 win over Shamrock Rovers on Friday and discuss how the side can build on it ahead of this week's trip to face Bohemians at Dalymount Park and ahead of the trip to Europe next week. There's also a discussion on the club's transfer plans and why failure to act now could have long term consequences. All that, and more, in this week's episode.
Jul 04, 2023•51 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on the games against Drogheda Utd and St Patrick's Athletic and reflect on Patrick Hoban's record breaking feat to become Dundalk FC's all-time leading goalscorer. There's also a look ahead to what is needed in the transfer window, a brief chat on Europe and a preview of this Friday's visit of Shamrock Rovers to Oriel Park. All that, and more, in this week's episode.
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James discuss Dundalk's Europa Conference League first qualifying round draw against Bruno's Magpies from Gibraltar. There's also an interview with Dundalk man, Niall Durnin, on what fans can expect, a look ahead to the upcoming matches against Drogheda Utd and St Patrick's Athletic and a transfer update. All that, and more, in this week's episode.
Jun 20, 2023•40 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James are back together to discuss the 2-1 win away to Cork City on Friday night. There's also a lengthy debate on where Dundalk need to strengthen to meet their goals this season ahead of the opening of the transfer window on July 1st. The guys also look ahead to Tuesday's Europa Conference League first qualifying round draw and examine the possible opponents and how easy it will be to get there. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
Jun 13, 2023•56 min
In this week's episode of The Press Box, Patrick Hoban speaks after equalling Joey Donnelly's all-time scoring record for Dundalk FC with a brilliant hat-trick in the 4-1 win over UCD on Monday night. With Craig away, James also catches up with Live at Oriel himself, Gerry Malone, to get his views on Hoban's feat and much more. There's also a chat with The 1903 chairperson, Orla Crilly, on her plans for the supporters' club over the coming months. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 15 min
In this week's episode, Craig and James discuss Dundalk's 2-1 defeat away to St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park on Friday night. There's also a debate on where things have gone wrong for the club in the first half of the season and about the way things are being run behind the scenes. There's also a focus on a new deal for the women's side of the club. All that, and more, in this week's episode.
May 31, 2023•1 hr 8 min
