Niall Newberry

Ireland

Football Journalist at Dundalk Democrat

Freelance Journalist at The42

Football @DundalkDemocrat

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Articles

Kilduff has 'eyes on the prize' after near-perfect start in hotseat

5 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Niall Newberry

Ciaran Kilduff spoke with pride as he reflected on a remarkable first half of the season, with Dundalk FC sitting six points clear at the summit of the SSE Airtricity League First Division. The Lilywhites, relegated last year and the final club among the League of Ireland’s 20 teams to secure a licence for the 2025 campaign—following a period of grave financial turmoil that nearly pushed them into liquidation last September—have staged a dramatic resurgence.
Kilduff hails game-changing impact of Dundalk substitutes

5 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Niall Newberry

Ciaran Kilduff expressed immense pride in his Dundalk FC side, praising their resilience and spirit after they staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 3-2 victory away to Wexford in the SSE Airtricity League First Division. The Lilywhites had drawn first blood with a stunning strike from Leo Gaxha, only to see their early advantage undone by lapses at the back, leaving them trailing 2-1 at the break.
Ebbe sparks Dundalk’s dramatic turnaround

5 days ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Niall Newberry

Dundalk FC’s leading scorer, Dean Ebbe, has underlined the team’s steady focus, stating that The Lilywhites are taking each fixture as it comes while they enjoy a six-point lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League First Division heading into the mid-season break.
Mulligan's late goal seals victory for Dundalk against Wexford

1 week ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Niall Newberry

Dundalk FC maintained their commanding six-point cushion at the top of the SSE Airtricity League First Division heading into the mid-season break, following a pulsating 3-2 triumph over Wexford at Ferrycarrig Park. Leo Gaxha opened the scoring early for The Lilywhites, but the hosts turned the tide before the interval through goals from Darragh Levingston and Mikie Rowe, handing Wexford a 2-1 lead at the break.
O’Keeffe sidelined as Dundalk head to Wexford

1 week ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Niall Newberry

Dundalk FC will once again be without the services of Conor O’Keeffe as they make the journey to Ferrycarrig Park to take on Wexford in the SSE Airtricity League First Division this evening (kick-off, 7:45pm). The Mullingar native suffered a head injury during Dundalk’s recent 2-1 victory away to Cobh Ramblers and was consequently absent for their subsequent 2-0 triumph over Kerry at Oriel Park, a match in which Aodh Dervin was called upon to deputise at right-back.
O’Keeffe sidelined as Dundalk head to Wexford

1 week ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Niall Newberry

Dundalk FC will once again be without the services of Conor O’Keeffe as they make the journey to Ferrycarrig Park to take on Wexford in the SSE Airtricity League First Division this Friday evening (kick-off, 7:45pm). The Mullingar native suffered a head injury during Dundalk’s recent 2-1 victory away to Cobh Ramblers and was consequently absent for their subsequent 2-0 triumph over Kerry at Oriel Park, a match in which Aodh Dervin was called upon to deputise at right-back.
Dundalk keeper Minogue shines after injury layoff

1 week ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Niall Newberry

Returning Dundalk FC goalkeeper Enda Minogue has revealed the mental battle he faced after being sidelined for 11 consecutive matches with a broken finger sustained in late February. The 23-year-old shot-stopper, who joined the club from Athlone Town during the close season, made an impressive start to life at Oriel Park—keeping clean sheets in each of his first three SSE Airtricity League First Division outings.
Kilduff unimpressed despite another three points for Dundalk

1 week ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Niall Newberry

Ciaran Kilduff was critical of his Dundalk FC side, despite their 2-0 victory over Kerry at Oriel Park on Friday night, which extended their unbeaten run in the SSE Airtricity League First Division to 16 matches. In a game that lacked fluency, Dundalk were fortunate to reach half-time with a 1-0 lead, courtesy of a stunning strike from Leo Gaxha and a series of crucial saves from goalkeeper Enda Minogue.
Dundalk continue winning ways with victory over Kerry

2 weeks ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Niall Newberry

Dundalk FC extended their lead at the summit of the SSE Airtricity League First Division to six points with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over play-off contenders Kerry at Oriel Park. In a match that was largely disjointed and scrappy, it was two moments of individual brilliance that ultimately separated the sides. The first came from former Kerry man Leo Gaxha in the opening half, while the second arrived courtesy of captain Daryl Horgan after the break.
Kilduff admits Dundalk’s stature makes Oriel Park a target ahead of Kerry clash

2 weeks ago | dundalkdemocrat.ie | Niall Newberry

Ciaran Kilduff says that Dundalk FC’s stature as the biggest club in the SSE Airtricity League First Division has made home games at Oriel Park an added challenge ahead of Kerry’s visit this evening (kick-off, 7:45pm). Since their relegation, the 14-time League of Ireland champions have remained unbeaten in the First Division, though successive home draws against Finn Harps and Bray Wanderers had slightly dampened their momentum prior to a 2-1 away win over Cobh Ramblers last time out.