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# the town
Martin Russell appointed new Athlone Town manager
The former Bray boss takes over from Paul Doolin, who decided against staying on.
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Nov 9th 2021, 8:39 AM
# the town
Paul Doolin named new Athlone Town manager
The former Drogheda United and Cork City boss agreed a deal late last night.
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Aug 18th 2021, 11:06 AM
# Top Job
Former Northern Ireland midfielder Magilton confirmed as Dundalk's new sporting director
The Belfast native begins his new role on Monday after seven years at the Irish Football Association.
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Dec 9th 2020, 12:57 PM
# the town
The manager you don’t know from the club you might have forgotten
Conan Byrne catches up with Adrian Carberry to discuss the league and taking a risk with Athlone Town.
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Aug 11th 2020, 5:37 PM
# the town
Post-Kenny Dundalk boosted as key midfielder Benson agrees new deal
The 26-year-old had been linked with a move to England.
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Dec 4th 2018, 4:24 PM
# the town
Valuable away win hands Europa League advantage to Dundalk
The Lilywhites picked up their 14th win in a row in all competitions thanks to a goal from Dylan Connolly.
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Jul 12th 2018, 7:40 PM
# the town
Ex-Kilmacud Crokes and UCD coach replaces key member of Dundalk's backroom staff
With Graham Byrne leaving earlier this month, Eoin Clarkin will look after strength and conditioning at the SSE Airtricity League club.
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May 16th 2018, 9:00 PM
# the town
'Things were going really well and what killed me looking back was Ron Atkinson got the bullet'
Alan Kirby talks to The42 about his time at Aston Villa and his fond memories of playing with various League of Ireland teams.
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May 6th 2018, 8:55 PM
# the town
Dundalk must play 'the game of their lives' to set up mouth-watering Champions League tie with Celtic
The Lilywhites are in Norway for this evening’s second leg against Rosenborg.
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Jul 19th 2017, 7:00 AM
# the town
Benson and Kilduff ensure Dundalk get off to winning ways against 10-man Rovers
Hoops striker Graham Burke came off the bench to score before receiving his marching orders.
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Feb 24th 2017, 10:06 PM
# cult hero
'The Derry Pele' to line out for Dundalk as work begins on Oriel Park pitch
Paddy McCourt is likely to be involved for the Lilywhites this evening as they take on his former club Glenavon in a friendly.
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Jan 30th 2017, 4:16 PM
# the town
Dundalk beat Derry in semi-final replay to keep double - or treble? - dream alive
Stephen Kenny’s men got the job done at the Brandywell.
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Oct 4th 2016, 9:52 PM
# the town
Dundalk aren't suffering from over-confidence but they won't fear Maccabi Tel Aviv
Manager Stephen Kenny says the late goal away to AZ Alkmaar has given his team a real boost ahead of their next Europa League assignment.
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Sep 29th 2016, 2:00 PM
# Lilywhites
Dundalk and Man United discover their fate in the Europa League
The draw was made in Monaco this afternoon.
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Aug 26th 2016, 12:43 PM
# escorts on fire
The Rose of Tralee escorts took over the town centre for a massive sing song
Well, chanting.
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Aug 24th 2016, 9:32 AM
# Lilywhites
Dundalk FC draw Icelandic side FH Hafnarfjörður in the Champions League
The fixture dates are yet to be confirmed.
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Jun 20th 2016, 11:41 AM
# mind the gap
Ronan Finn spot on as under-par Dundalk see off Sligo
The league champions go three points clear.
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Apr 15th 2016, 9:46 PM
# scupty wap
17 things you'll get if you grew up in Dundalk
Mon the Town.
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Apr 3rd 2016, 9:30 PM
# 100k and counting
A Cabra girl's very Dublin Macklemore tribute has gone mad on Facebook
“You’re from Blackrock? Oh I’m scarleh”.
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Jan 25th 2016, 10:25 AM
# mid-table midlanders
Longford finish season with a flourish at home to Derry
Tonight was the third successive game that the Town managed to score three goals.
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Oct 30th 2015, 9:59 PM
# tv picks
What to watch on TV tonight: Wednesday
Here are the shows that will be on your Twitter timeline later.
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Aug 19th 2015, 5:30 PM
# conan the destroyer
10 Saints salvage a point after Longford race to two-goal lead
Ian Bermingham picked up two early yellow cards, but that didn’t stop Saints.
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Apr 4th 2015, 10:01 PM
# the town
'They are champions and have top players so you want to come in and do well'
The midfielder has made an instant impression after his recent move to Dundalk by providing the two assists in their opening two league victories.
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Mar 19th 2015, 6:30 AM
# the town
Great news, Dundalk fans! Richie Towell re-signs for the Lilywhites
The influential midfielder has committed his future to the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division champions.
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Feb 4th 2015, 8:37 PM
# the town
Gardaí smash Drogheda drug network: Fourteen arrested in 48 hours
The operation — mounted over the last four months — used “advanced analytical and intelligence methods,” Gardaí say.
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Nov 27th 2014, 9:24 PM