The day is finally here…the Legends are in town!

 

Dundalk FC will host their main fundraiser of the season this afternoon when they welcome a Celtic Legends team to Oriel Park.

The Celtic Legends – which will include the likes of Pierre Van Hooijdonk, Tom Boyd, Tommy Johnson, Regi Blinker and former Dundalk assistant manager Joe Miller – will take on the Lilywhites’ 2002 FAI Cup winning side that includes two goal hero from that famous final victory over Bohemians, Garry Haylock, as well as locals include Cormac Malone, John Whyte and Cormac McArdle.

Kick-off is at 3pm and a great day of entertainment is promised with everyone encouraged to support an event that could prove crucial towards Dundalk’s financial stability in the weeks ahead.

Previously: Dundalk 2002 Cup winners prepare for friendly with Celtic Legends

Celtic legends on the way to Dundalk

A Celtic legends XI team will be coming to Dundalk to face a local selection in Oriel Park on June 22nd.

Dutchman Pierre van Hooijdonk, who also played in the Premier League with Nottingham Forest, has confirmed on Twitter that he will be participating in the game along with his fellow countryman Regi Blinker.