Squad for Tommy McConville Memorial match is named

The painting of Tommy Mac, which so far has attracted a top bid of €310

The 17-man squad of local players who will make up the Tommy McConville XI in tonight’s clash with Dundalk at Oriel Park has been named.

Included in the squad, which will be managed by Dermot Keely and Colm McConville, are a number of ex-Dundalk players including Mickey O’Kane, Johnny Lynch, Billy Smith, Kevin McArdle and David Ward.

The match is being held in memory of the late Tommy McConville, who passed away last year, with all proceeds raised going towards the North Louth Hospice.

Meanwhile, the portrait of Tommy by local artist Michael Duffy has now attracted a bid of €310. You can still bid for the painting by emailing mgduffy@iol.ie

Tonight’s game kicks-off at 7.45pm and admission is just €5.

The squad for the game is as follows:

• Padraig Gorham
• Robert Arthur
• Chris Caulfield
• Mickey O’Kane (captain)
• Stephen Fisher
• Johnny Lynch
• Billy Smith
• Alan Mc Cartney
• Gary Clarke
• Philip Duffy
• Shane O’Callaghan
• Jimmy Cooney
• Gerard Mc Sorley
• Kevin Mc Ardle
• David Ward
• Ciaran Sheelan
• Stephen Hutchinson

Painting of Dundalk legend McConville to be auctioned this Friday

The painting of Tommy Mac

A painting of legendary Dundalk footballer by local artist Michael Duffy will be auctioned off this Friday in aid of the North Louth Hospice.

Michael, who is well known as the public announcer in Oriel Park, painted the picture of McConville in the wake of his passing last October.

Set during Tommy’s playing days, the painting measures 50cm x 70cm on canvas.

Private bids are being accepted by emailing Michael at mgduffy@iol.ie with the current reserve standing at €250. Bidding closes until 5pm on Friday, with the sale coinciding with the Tommy McConville Memorial Match, which will also be in aid of the North Louth Hospice.

At 7.45pm on the night the current Dundalk team will take on a Tommy McConville XI managed by Dermot Keely and Colm McConville.

The side will be made up of players from local football teams and will be skippered by Woodview Celtic’s Mickey O’Kane.