In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on Dundalk's 2-0 defeat to Waterford FC on Friday night and ahead to this Thursday's trip to Tallaght Stadium to face a Shamrock Rovers side with pressures of their own right now. There's also a debate over Dundalk's transfer business so far and what the squad needs to kick on betwe…

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James discuss the club's return from the break ahead of the visit of Waterford FC to Oriel Park on Friday night. There's also a chat about the season to date and a special feature on the club's golf classic featuring contributions from owner Brian Ainscough, committee member PJ Dooley and participa…

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on the side's 1-0 defeat away to Shelbourne at Tolka Park and ahead to this Thursday's visit of Sligo Rovers to Oriel Park. The lads discuss the importance of heading into the break on a high and what options Jon Daly has at his disposal given the current injury problems in the squa…

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James meet up with two old faces from Oriel Park, former Dundalk player and Academy Manager Stephen McDonnell and ex-Sporting Director Jim Magilton for a wide ranging chat about their careers, views on the game and their rocky period at the club in 2021. This special extended edition was recorded a…

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on Jon Daly's appointment as Dundalk's third manager of 2024 and the challenges that await him. There's also a look back on Friday's 2-0 defeat away to Galway Utd and ahead to this weekend's double header at home to Derry City and away to St Patrick's Athletic - with some old Lilywhit…

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James discuss Noel King's exit from Dundalk FC and the search for a new manager. There's also a look back on the 1-0 win over Shamrock Rovers courtesy of John Mountney's 91st minute winner and a preview of Friday's trip to face Galway Utd at Eamonn Deacy Park. There's also some exciting news reveal…

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on a wild week which included 10 match bans, open letters, off the field departures, endless rumours and the small matter of a 4-1 defeat away to Waterford FC on Friday. There's all that, and more, in this week's episode. Sponsored by The Unit.…

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on a disappointing Louth Derby defeat away to 10 man Drogheda Utd which leaves Noel King's side five points adrift of their local rivals at the bottom of the table. There's also a look ahead to this weekend's trip to face Waterford at the RSC while James catches up with club owner B…

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on Dundalk's first victory of the season against Bohemians and the winning start for new boss Noel King. There's also a look ahead to this weekend's crunch double header at home to Shelbourne at Oriel Park on Friday night and away to Drogheda Utd on Monday. All that, and more, on th…

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James discuss the appointment of Noel King as the new Dundalk FC manager and the fall-out of it leaking last Friday night in the walk of the side's 1-1 draw away to Sligo Rovers. The lads also look back on that game and ahead to this Friday's visit of Bohemians to Oriel Park. All that, and more, in…

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on another weekend without a Dundalk goal following a scoreless draw at home to St Patrick's Athletic on Friday followed by a 1-0 loss away to Bohemians on Monday. There's also a look ahead to the trip to The Showgrounds this Friday to face Sligo Rovers and an update on where the ma…

In this week’s episode of The Press Box, Craig and James are joined by LOI Central’s Johnny Ward to discuss Stephen O’Donnell’s dismissal as Dundalk FC manager. The lads discuss whether it was the right call, where it went wrong for the 38-year-old and whether the club can lift themselves off the bottom following his departure - starting with this …

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect back on the 2-1 defeat to Shelbourne on Good Friday and the scoreless draw with Drogheda Utd on Easter Monday. With just three points from the first seven games, the lads debate whether relegation is possible, Stephen O'Donnell's future and where the first win is coming from? There's …

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James react to Dundalk's 2-0 Leinster Senior Cup quarter-final defeat against St Mochta's on Tuesday night which proved yet another setback for Stephen O'Donnell as his team were outplayed on the night by the Leinster Senior League side. Despite a first clean sheet last Friday against Waterford, th…

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 def…

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.…

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 c…

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 cha…

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.

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.…

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 mor…

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…

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.…

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.By The Press Box

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.By The Press Box

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 Dro…

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, an…

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 mor…

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'…

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, …

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 th…

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 we…

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 tha…

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 …

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.…

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 per…

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.

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 n…

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 …

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…

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 …

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…

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 …

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 t…

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig is joined by a special co-host in former Dundalk FC recruitment consultant Andy Burton - now of the Gen-Z Sports & Media Group - to discuss the club's season to date, the influence of agents in the game and how his client Nathan Shepperd is enjoying life at Oriel Park. All that, and more, in this week'…

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on a mixed weekend which saw Dundalk claim an unlikely victory over Cork City on Friday night before suffering a heavy 3-0 loss away to Derry City in the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Monday. There's also a debate over selection issues and the club's mounting injury list. There…

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on Saturday night's 1-0 win over Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds courtesy of Keith Ward's 84th minute header. There's also a look ahead to this weekend's double header with Cork City and Derry City and a discussion on the evolution of the side in recent weeks. All that, and more, in…

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect back on the back-to-back wins at home to Drogheda Utd and away to UCD which have propelled Dundalk FC up to 4th in the table and ask if it can be a turning point in the side's season? There's also a look ahead to this Saturday's trip to face Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds, analysis o…

In this special edition of The Press Box, Craig and James catch up with Paddy Casey, co-founder of our sponsors The Unit, to discuss the business, their links with Dundalk FC, Paddy's brief flirtation with the Lilywhites first-team under Trevor Anderson, how it was working under Peak6 and why a thriving club is so important for the town. All that, …

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect back on Dundalk's 1-1 draw against 10 man Shelbourne at Tolka Park on Friday and debate whether or not recruitment has been up to scratch this season. There's also a look ahead to this weekend's double header at home to Drogheda Utd and away to UCD, all the latest news from in and aro…