It appears Richie Towell’s goal celebration when he scored the penalty that earned Dundalk a 2-1 victory away to Sligo Rovers last Friday had some meaning.
The midfielder dispatched his 56th minute spot kick before lifting the ball and putting it under his shirt.
However, Towell has now revealed that he is to become a father after posting a picture of his girlfriend Kelly Kirwan’s baby bump on his Instagram page during a break to Marbella.
Towell said: “The best news I have ever been able to tell in my life. I cannot wait to start our own little family with Kelly the excitement is unbelievable and I’m sharing it with my best friend and the person I love more than anything in the world. #family #girlfriend #baby #myworld.”
No doubt all Lilywhites fans will be anxious to express their congratulations to Towell when he returns to action for Dundalk next Friday in their home clash with Limerick FC.

