Five Dundalk players sign up for title defence in 2015

Just days after winning the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title, Dundalk FC have secured the signatures of five players for the 2016 campaign.

Darren Meenan, Chris Shields, Dane Massey, David McMillan and Andy Boyle have all committed themselves to Oriel Park for next season and fans will undoubtedly be delighted to see them back.

Boyle captained the side for much of the season in the absence of Stephen O’Donnell and helped the club to the best defensive record in the league.

Holding midfielder Shields and left back Massey also contributed to that stat, with the latter picking up the SWAI’s Player of the Month award for September after grabbing a brace in the club’s EA Sports Cup triumph over Shamrock Rovers last month.

Despite long spells on the bench last season, McMillan – who ended the campaign on the sidelines with an ankle injury – hit a hugely impressive 15 goals in all competitions.

Meanwhile, Meenan was arguably one of Dundalk’s finest players in the run-in, contributing 32 assists in what was a brilliant campaign.

Dundalk will hold a victory parade this Saturday through Dundalk, starting at approximately 3.30pm from the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The club will then host their Player of the Year awards that night in the Lisdoo, starting at 8pm.

Dundalk FC victory parade and awards night this Saturday

Dundalk FC’s title-winning team will hold a victory parade through the town this Saturday afternoon.

The parade will get underway from the Crowne Plaza Hotel at approximately 3.30pm and travel towards Hill Street Bridge before going through the town on the way to the Market Square.

Later that night the club will host the 2014 Player of the Year Awards in The Lisdoo, starting at 8pm.

Tickets for this event go on sale today from Oriel Park and cost €15 each.

There will be music, a buffet and the presentation of the awards on the night.

Dundalk Lions Club to host country night this Saturday

Dundalk Lions Club will host a country night in aid of the senior citizens’ weekend away in the Lisdoo Arms on Saturday at 8pm.

Music on the night will be by The Long Riders, with refreshments also served.

Admission is €10 and all support is welcomed.

Dundalk FC Annual Poker Classic details revealed

The Dundalk FC Annual Poker Classic (Draw Poker) takes place on Sunday 28th September, at 6pm in the Lisdoo.

Tickets for this year’s event are priced at €50; with €5 buy ins and a €10 top up. Refreshments will be served on the night also.

There are a number of poker satellites planned prior to the main event and details will be on the Dundalk FC’s website. The first satellite takes place tonight in McKeown’s at 8.30pm.

Stephen Neary, one of the tournament organisers, commented: “The Poker Classic has been a major fundraiser for the club for over 30 years. Last year’s event proved yet another successful night for the club and an enjoyable night for all who attended. We would encourage all supporters to help us make this year’s event even more successful than last years by either selling tickets or attending event.”

Tickets are available from Oriel Park, also from Stephen Neary on 087 7460263 (stephenjneary@aol.com) or from Gerry Curtis on 087 2900113.

Garda appeal after car crashes into front of house at the Lisdoo

Maxwell’s Cottages

Gardaí are appealing for information after a car crashed into the front of a house in the Lisdoo area of the town in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The driver of the white BMW car, which had a Northern registration, had been doing doughnuts in the area when he lost control of the vehicle before crashing into a terraced house at Maxwell’s Cottages, opposite the Lisdoo Arms, at around 3.30am.

The driver then fled the scene.

Thankfully none of the occupants of the house were injured.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station.

The damage caused to the front of the property

Bay United prepare for 40th anniversary celebrations

Bay United Football club will mark their 40^th anniversary with an open fun day and dinner dance on Saturday May 24^th.

The club was founded in April 1974 by Breffni Rowan and the late Brian Mulholland and Frank Quinn, with hundreds having played for the team over the years. To mark the occasion they have a fun-filled event lined up, including an open fun day from 12 noon to 3pm, including plenty of events for both adults and children.

There will then be a dinner dance and presentation night that evening at 7.30pm in the Lisdoo Arms.

Club memorabilia will be on display on the night while there will also be presentations for the club’s best ever 11, its best player ever and its best manager.

You can nominate players for a best 11 here.

Dundalk firefighters to host fundraising fashion show in March

Dundalk Firefighters will host a fundraising fashion night called Fashion Inferno on Friday March 28th at 8pm in the Lisdoo Arms.

Tickets to the event are on sale now, priced €20, which features a disco, finger food and a raffle.

Fashion will be provided by Tony McDonnell Menswear in Earl Street, with tickets also available from there.

New restaurant opening at the Lisdoo this Friday

The new restaurant at the Lisdoo on the Newry Road will open its doors for the first time this Friday.

Blackstone Restaurant will be open from 6pm from Wednesday to Saturday and will feature a four course menu for €25 as well as a la carte specials.

There will also be a dessert cocktail menu while all occasions are catered for such as birthdays and other celebrations.

For bookings call 042-9334829.

Marian Park reunion planned

For anyone who lives or has lived in Marian Park in Dundalk, you will have a great chance to catch up with neighbours, both present and past, at a reunion night in the Lisdoo Arms on Friday June 7th at 9pm.

Anyone associated with the estate is invited to attend and a good night’s craic is almost guaranteed. Tickets are €10, including supper and entertainment, with further details available from Rose Bailey on 086-3718194 or Freddie Nordone on 086-1576433.

All proceeds raised from the night will go towards St Oliver’s Hospital.

Source: Sinead Bennett (Twitter)