Dundalk FC announce capture of Donal McDermott

Donal McDermott

Dundalk FC have added Donal McDermott to their ranks.

The Ashbourne native joins Stephen Kenny’s side having been released by Bournemouth at the end of last season.

Aged 24, McDermott – who can play on either wing or up front – is a product of Cherry Orchard FC. He left Ireland to play with Manchester City in 2008 and was part of the club’s FA Youth Cup winning side that season, playing alongside the likes of Slovakian international Vladimir Weiss and Dedryk Boyata.

McDermott joins the Lilywhites as a free agent after a two spells playing for AFC Bournemouth, in which he made a total of 35 appearances for the club.  McDermott also played for Football League Championship side, Huddersfield Town, making 14 appearances and scoring 1 goal.

The 24 year old spent the previous six years playing his football in England. McDermott went on numerous loan moves whilst under contract at City, these clubs include MK Dons, Chesterfield, Scunthorpe United and AFC Bournemouth before moving on a free transfer to Huddersfield Town, and finally signing on a permanent deal with AFC Bournemouth, before making his move to Oriel Park.

He will be unavailable for selection for Thursday’s Europa League first qualifying round second leg tie against AS Jeunesse Esch but should come into contention for the clash with Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght on Sunday July 13th.

Blackrock man wins over €54,000 on a €2 accumulator bet

Chris Ward and his dad Brian pose with the European Cup on its visit to Blackrock last year

There were celebrations for Blackrock man Chris Ward after he won a whopping €54,000 on a €2 football accumulator bet at the weekend.

Chris, the brother of former Dundalk FC striker David, correctly predicted 15 correct results in last Saturday’s cross channel football action with a 94th minute goal from the MK Dons helping him get the stunning bet up.

The win couldn’t have come at a better time for the Dundalk Golf Club greenkeeper as he is due to get married to his fiancée Cathy on Friday week.

Chris, who plays himself for local team Rock Celtic, will collect his winnings of €54,657 this week from Tully Bookmakers in Blackrock.