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RTÉ News
7 hours ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Dundalk set to receive club-record transfer fee for Sean Keogh from Brighton
Dundalk FC full-back Sean Keogh is expected to secure a move to Premier League side Brighton this week. It is understood that an undisclosed six-figure sum has been agreed between the two clubs for the services of the 19-year-old, with the County Louth side securing future add-ons to what is believed to be a record sale for the Oriel Park outfit. The deal is expected to be confirmed in the coming days once the final details on personal terms are agreed. The left-back, a Republic of Ireland Under-19 international, has become a regular for Dundalk since being handed a league debut for the Lilywhites in a 2-0 defeat at home to Waterford FC last June by then manager Jon Daly. He has continued to flourish for the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division leaders this season, with current boss Ciarán Kilduff describing him as "the best left-back in the country in either division." The teenager from Skerries in Co Dublin has made 38 appearances for Dundalk, scoring twice. He has also been capped four times by Tom Mohan's Irish U-19 side in their UEFA Euro U19 Championship qualifiers. Keogh, who completed his Leaving Cert earlier this summer, is the first Dundalk player to move to Brighton since Richie Towell a decade ago. Towell moved at the end of the 2015 season as a free agent. The club from the south coast of England, who finished eighth in last season's Premier League, have signed a number of Irish players in recent years. Former Bohemians striker Evan Ferguson is expected to move to Serie A outfit Roma on loan shortly but his fellow senior international Andrew Moran and U-21 defender Eiran Cashin remain on their books. It was also announced today that Cork City winger Malik Dijksteel has signed a pre-contract agreement with Scottish Premiership outfit St Mirren.
Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Dundalk FC 'fully cooperating with authorities' following alleged racist remark at Sligo Rovers player
Dundalk FC have issued a statement confirming that they are "fully cooperating with all the relevant authorities" after it was alleged that a racist remark was made towards a Sligo Rovers player on Friday night. Two goals inside four second half minutes from James McManus and Jake Doyle-Hayes would ensure Sligo booked their place in the next round of the FAI Cup at the expense of the Lilywites at Oriel Park. But it has been reported that an announcement was made over the PA system during the interval that the referee has reported an alleged racist incident which took place during the first-half. And in a statement released on Saturday morning, Dundalk confirmed they are looking into the incident as they take a "zero-tolerance approach to tackling hatred within the game." The club statement reads: "Dundalk FC is extremely disappointed to be made aware of an allegation of incitement to hatred towards a Sligo Rovers player during our Sports Direct Mens FAI Cup match at Oriel Park on Friday July 18th. Read More Quickfire double sees Sligo Rovers past Dundalk "Dundalk FC is a community based football club and we pride ourselves on being an open and inclusive club and are proud to welcome all to Oriel Park. "The club takes all reports of discrimination seriously and we are fully cooperating with all the relevant authorities on this matter. "We stand with the League of Ireland and our supporters in taking a zero-tolerance approach to tackling hatred within the game. "Dundalk FC would encourage anyone who witnesses any such behaviour to report in confidence to our Office at 042 9335894 or via email to office@
The 42
3 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Dundalk ‘cooperating with authorities' following alleged racism towards Sligo Rovers player
DUNDALK FC HAS said it is 'fully cooperating with all relevant authorities' following an allegation of racism towards a Sligo Rovers player during a game last night. Dundalk faced Sligo Rovers in a home fixture at Oriel Park in the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup last night. In a statement today, Dundalk FC said it was 'extremely disappointed to be made aware of an allegation of racism towards a Sligo Rovers player' during last night's game. 'Dundalk FC is a community based football club and we pride ourselves on being an open and inclusive club and are proud to welcome all to Oriel Park,' said the club in a statement. Advertisement It added: 'The club takes all reports of discrimination seriously and we are fully cooperating with all the relevant authorities on this matter. 'We stand with the League of Ireland and our supporters in taking a zero-tolerance approach to tackling racism within the game.' The club encouraged anyone who witnesses any such alleged behaviour to report it 'in confidence' by calling 042 9335894 or via email to office@ In a statement to The Journal, a Sligo Rovers spokesperson said: 'As a community club of mixed races, ethnicities and cultures we will challenge and call out racism of any kind.' The spokesperson added that the club will not comment further at this stage and intends to 'leave this to the authorities to handle'. The spokesperson also remarked that this alleged incident 'is not a reflection on the overwhelming majority of Dundalk fans' and described it as an 'isolated incident from a small minority'. 'Racism and hate has no part to play in football,' added the Sligo Rovers spokesperson. The FAI has been approached for comment. Meanwhile, Dundalk were defeated 2-0 by Sligo Rovers in last night's second round FAI Cup fixture, the second year in a row the Louth club has exited the competition in the second round. Written by Diarmuid Pepper and posted on
The Journal
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Journal
Dundalk FC ‘cooperating with authorities' into alleged racism towards Sligo Rovers player
DUNDALK FC HAS said it is 'fully cooperating with all relevant authorities' following an allegation of racism towards a Sligo Rovers player during a game last night. Dundalk faced Sligo Rovers in a home fixture at Oriel Park in the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup last night. In a statement today, Dundalk FC said it was 'extremely disappointed to be made aware of an allegation of racism towards a Sligo Rovers player' during last night's game. 'Dundalk FC is a community based football club and we pride ourselves on being an open and inclusive club and are proud to welcome all to Oriel Park,' said the club in a statement. It added: 'The club takes all reports of discrimination seriously and we are fully cooperating with all the relevant authorities on this matter. 'We stand with the League of Ireland and our supporters in taking a zero-tolerance approach to tackling racism within the game.' Advertisement The club encouraged anyone who witnesses any such alleged behaviour to report it 'in confidence' by calling 042 9335894 or via email to office@ In a statement to The Journal , a Sligo Rovers spokesperson said: 'As a community club of mixed races, ethnicities and cultures we will challenge and call out racism of any kind.' The spokesperson added that the club will not comment further at this stage and intends to 'leave this to the authorities to handle'. The spokesperson also remarked that this alleged incident 'is not a reflection on the overwhelming majority of Dundalk fans' and described it as an 'isolated incident from a small minority'. 'Racism and hate has no part to play in football,' added the Sligo Rovers spokesperson. The FAI has been approached for comment. Meanwhile, Dundalk were defeated 2-0 by Sligo Rovers in last night's second round FAI Cup fixture, the second year in a row the Louth club has exited the competition in the second round. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
FAI Cup tie against Sligo Rovers isn't a ‘free hit' insists Dundalk FC boss Ciarán Kilduff
FAI CUP – Dundalk FC v Sligo Rovers Dundalk manager Ciarán Kilduff insists his side aren't viewing this Friday's FAI Cup tie with Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park as a 'free hit' and instead have expectations of causing a cup upset. While John Russell's side will come into the game as understandable favourites given their Premier Division status and recent good form, Kilduff – who won the Women's FAI Cup with Athlone Town – said he wants to go as far as possible in the competition.
