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Wednesday, 15th October, 2025. Vol. 18, Issue 42 • 9A, Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: 042 932 0888 | Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
WE’RE BACK!
Dundalk fans rejoice as promotion to Premier Division secured By Paul Byrne VINNIE Leonard’s header to make it 3-0 on the night was the final act of a match that saw Dundalk reclaim their place in the Premier Division following a nightmare year in 2024 which not only saw the Carrick Road side relegated but also come perilously close to going out of existence. The cheers that emanated from the capacity crowd at full time in Oriel Park was the loudest the old ground had heard in quite a few years. Fans spilled on to the pitch to embrace the players seconds after Leonard’s goal had sealed a 3-0 victory against Finn Harps to secure promotion. For manager Ciarán Kilduff, it was a dream come true as the rookie manager clinched promotion at the
first time of asking. The former Dundalk player had asked the supporters to come out and help his team get over the finishing line and the Lilywhite Army didn’t disappoint with the stand sold out for the first time this season and the Shedside Army putting on a magnificent display of banners and flags which added to the occassion. The noise that greeted the players when they walked out on the pitch was reminiscent of the glory days of old which Kilduff himself had experienced on many a night during his two seasons with the club where he scored seventeen goals in fifty games including two Europa League group match goals against AZ Alkamaar Dundalk FC players and staff celebrate on Friday evening after a 3-0 victory over Finn Harps and Maccabi Tel Aviv. at Oriel Park secured promotion back to the Premier Division. Pic Credit: League of Ireland. Continued on Page 2