The Press Box

The Press Box is back! On the first episode of Season 3, Craig and James reflect back on Dundalk's off season business and Friday's opening day draw at home to UCD. There's also a look ahead to this Friday's trip to face Bohemians at Dalymount Park, an update on a potential takeover of the club, reaction to the supporters' consultation survey and much more. New sponsors The Unit, Fyffes and PlayrF...

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on Dundalk's final day victory over Derry City and look back on the 2022 season. There's also a chat with Brian Gartland as he weighs up his future and a run-down on the lads' thoughts on how players performed this season. We also take your questions with topics covered ranging from finance, kits and even match day no shows. All th...

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on the superb achievement of Dundalk qualifying for next season's Europa Conference League qualifiers following their 2-1 victory over Bohemians at Casey's Field on Friday night. There's a debate over whether Stephen O'Donnell's side have got enough recognition for their achievement and a look ahead to this Sunday's final game of 202...

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect on Dundalk's 3-3 draw against Sligo Rovers and look ahead to the club's final home game of 2022 against Bohemians this weekend. There's also a debate over Stephen O'Donnell's third red card of the game and whether the allocation of referees is helping coaches and players. The lads also discuss Ryan O'Kane's new contract and the club'...

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig is joined by Danny O'Connell and Jay McKeown from The Shed Side Army to look back on Dundalk FC's 2-1 win away to Finn Harps, discuss the direction the club is going in and to debate the flare issue at Casey's Field. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on Dundalk's agonising 93rd minute defeat to St Patrick's Athletic and assess what the 2-1 loss means for the club's European hopes. There's also a look ahead to this Friday's trip to face Finn Harps in Ballybofey and a debate over yet another fine from flares being set off in the ground. The lads also discuss Louth GAA's new fundi...

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on the 2-0 Louth Derby win over Drogheda Utd and ahead to this Friday's crunch game against St Patrick's Athletic at Casey's Field, which could be pivotal in the race for Europe. There's also discussion over the club's supporter consultation survey and on the performance of the U19s - not to mention a bit of the Bible. All that, an...

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect back on Dundalk's bitterly disappointing 3-2 defeat against Waterford FC in the FAI Cup quarter-final at the RSC on Friday night. There's also audio from Stephen O'Donnell after the game while there's a reflection on where Dundalk go from here after a hugely disappointing run of late. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.

James Rogers chats to former Dundalk player Kurtis Byrne about his retirement from the game. Byrne, most recently of Bray Wanderers, hung his boots up last week after a great career in which his best times came at Oriel Park where he won two league titles, the FAI Cup, the EA Sports Cup and a Leinster Senior Cup across three seasons from 2013 to 2015 during which time he scored 27 goals in 107 app...

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect back on Dundalk's 3-2 defeat to UCD at the UCD Bowl on Friday and discuss the rumours surrounding Stephen O'Donnell's future. There's also a look ahead to this Friday's FAI Cup game against Waterford FC and a debate on the club's European prospects. All that, and more, in this week's episode.

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James discuss Adam McDonnell's eligibility to play for Sligo Rovers against Dundalk recently which could result in the Lilywhites being awarded a 3-0 win for a game they lost 2-0. There's also a look back at the 0-0 draw with Shelbourne and ahead to this week's trip to face bottom of the table UCD at the UCD Bowl. There's also a wider discussion o...

In this week's episode of The Press Box, with Craig away James is joined by ExtraTime.ie reporter Tom O'Connor to discuss the club's 3-2 FAI Cup win away to Wexford FC on Friday night and the 2-0 loss against Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds on Monday. With the pair also looking ahead to this weekend's visit of Shelbourne to the renamed 'Casey's Field', there's a debate over the high line Dundalk h...

Taken from The Press Box Live event at The Spirit Store on August 17th, Craig and James chat to former local TD and Minister Dermot Ahern about his new role as chairman of the FAI's National League Executive committee and where the game is going domestically.

Recorded at The Press Box Live event at The Spirit Store on Wednesday August 17th, Craig and James chat with Dundalk FC chief operating officer Martin Connolly about the club's amazing journey over the last decade, the disruption of recent years and plans for the future.

The live recording of James and Craig's chat with Filippo Giovagnoli as he returned to Dundalk for the first time since April 2021 to take part in The Press Box Live event at The Spirit Store on Wednesday August 17th. The Italian discussed the highs and lows of his time at Oriel Park, the "circus" that emerged and how he felt his removal from the technical area was "bullshit".

In this week's episode of The Press Box, James pays tribute to Dundalk FC president Des Casey on his passing, aged 91. There's also a look back at Sunday's 3-0 defeat away to Shamrock Rovers and ahead to this weekend's double header against Wexford FC at Ferrycarrig Park in the FAI Cup on Friday and the league back fixture against Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds on Monday. Craig and James also ref...

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reflect back on Dundalk's 1-1 draw against Derry City where Patrick Hoban's 93rd minute header kept Stephen O'Donnell's side second in the table. The lads also discuss whether or not the Lilywhites can capitalise on Shamrock Rovers' European group stage qualification by getting back into a title race. In order to do that they'll need to addr...

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James are joined by Derry Journal reporter Kevin McLaughlin to look ahead to this Friday's big game with Derry City at Oriel Park with the trio reflecting on what three points for either could do for both their European ambitions and their title hopes. There's also reaction to Mark Connolly's move to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium and to Dund...

In this week's episode of The Press Box Craig and James look back on Dundalk's 3-0 win over Finn Harps and ahead to this week's FAI Cup first round tie with Longford Town. There's also discussion over Mark Connolly's future and three potential new arrivals. The lads also have a debate over what needs to happen to improve Oriel Park while another guest is announced for The Press Box Live event in T...

On this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig catches up with former Dundalk FC striker and current U-19s manager Tiarnan Mulvenna to discuss his time at the club, assess where the Lilywhites are right now and get a flavour of what's happening at the club at underage level. All that, and more, in this week's podcast.

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on Dundalk's second defeat of the season at Head in the Game Park with Dean Williams once again the difference maker for Drogheda Utd in the Louth Derby. The lads discuss where it went wrong for Stephen O'Donnell's side, the implications it has on the title race and the race for Europe and debate how the club can improve on just tw...

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James look back on Dundalk's 3-0 win over UCD at Oriel Park and debate who got the second goal in the game. There's also a look ahead to this Friday's Louth Derby clash with Drogheda Utd, where Stephen O'Donnell's side can close the gap at the top to seven with a win. The lads also discuss David McMillan getting off the mark, the retention of Lewi...

On this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James reveal their first big name guest for their live show at The Spirit Store on Wednesday August 17th. There's also a look back at Friday night's 0-0 draw away to Shelbourne at Tolka Park and ahead to this weekend's visit of UCD to Oriel Park. The guys also discuss Patrick Hoban's injury and debate which of three options should fill in for him...

In this week's episode of The Press Box, Craig and James make a big announcement about the podcast. Tune in to find out all the details. There's also a look back at Friday night's 1-0 win over Shamrock Rovers which has put Dundalk firmly in the title race, a discussion over where Stephen O'Donnell's side may have the edge over Stephen Bradley's and a look ahead to this weekend's trip to face Shelb...

Dundalk are back in action this Friday after the mid-season break with a mouth-watering top of the table clash against Shamrock Rovers to look forward to at Oriel Park. In this week's episode, Craig and James look ahead to the big game and also reflect back on a positive 3-0 friendly win over Bohemians at Dalymount Park last weekend. There's also an update on the Dundalk loanees and much more - al...