Dundalk FC supporters launch new charity jersey to help raise funds for Dundalk Village in Uganda
Speaking at the launch of this year's jersey, former Dundalk FC player Donal Greene explained the concept of Dundalk Village, where he has done numerous fundraising work in recent years.
'Dundalk Village is a sustainable farming and community development initiative based in Nakasongola in Uganda,' he said.
'Since its founding in 2020 the project has been dedicated to improving the lives of real Ugandans through grassroots agricultural programmes and vital community support services.
'To date, Dundalk Village has delivered clean drinking water to over 100 families, distributed mosquito nets to multiple villages and provided access to education and critical medical treatment for children suffering from malaria and other life-threatening conditions.'
Fans can directly fund Dundalk Village community initiatives by purchasing the new Town End jersey, which is being supplied by Playr-Fit and is modelled on the green Dundalk FC third kit by Diadora from 2006.
Town End host Chris Clarke said: 'It's great to be able to announce this year's charity shirt.
'We wanted to take some inspiration from Dundalk's First Division seasons gone by and a jersey we always really liked was the 2006 jersey.
'Despite winning a play-off against Waterford that year, the controversial FAI Independent Assessment Group denied Dundalk FC promotion but John Gill had begun assembling his squad which would eventually gain promotion two seasons later.
'Working again with Donal and Dundalk Village has been a real honour as he's someone who has backed the podcast from day one and we are delighted to be able to highlight all the great work Dundalk Village have been doing as well.'
The charity jersey, which also features podcast sponsors Tony's Pizzeria and Black Mountain Studios on the sleeves, is available to order for a limited time from the Playr-Fit website at www.playr-fit.com/the-town-end
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