Dundalk made a triumphant return to the First Division with a hard fought single goal victory over Athlone Town at Oriel Park, courtesy of a first half header from Vinnie Leonard.

Dundalk made a triumphant return to the First Division with a hard fought single goal victory over Athlone Town at Oriel Park, courtesy of a first half header from Vinnie Leonard.

In what was an emotionally-charged night at Oriel, the famous old ground erupted on 36 minutes when Aodh Dervin’s right-field corner was powered home by the head of Leonard, who just two days ...

But they’ve signed proven First Division winners from their nearest rivals and those players will be determined to land the title yet again. Player to watch: Barry Coffey. Injury means Jack Doherty ...