Having been gifted 3 points due to an administrative error by Sligo Rovers, Dundalk slump to a shock defeat against the basement club at the UCD bowl. In a game in which the Lilywhite’s looked comfortable throughout and twice took the lead fans are left searching for what went wrong as Dundalk concede two late goals from a winning position. Dundalk now head to Waterford in the FAI Cup quarter final with a point to prove. 

A demanding week concludes with a home draw against a well organised Shelbourne after defeat on the road to Sligo Rovers. With injuries and suspensions taking a toll Dundalk remain in the FAI Cup but need to rediscover their league form to maintain a challenge for Europe.

Dundalk have to dig deep to overcome Ian Ryan's well disciplined Wexford side who several times unlock the Lilywhite's offside trap to take the lead after David McMillan's opening goal. The introduction of Ryan O'Kane, Alfie Lewis, Robbie Benson and John Martin proves enough to turn the tie in Dundalk's favour as O'Kane scores his first goal and Benson secures progress to the next round with an extra time penalty. After conceding 5 similar goals in two games the debate on the high defensive line rages amongst Dundalk fans.

Despite dominating possession Dundalk's makeshift defence is undone by three clinical counterattacks, allowing Rovers to see out the game from a comfortable leading position with Dundalk's injuries and suspensions ultimately taking their toll. Amidst this defeat Ep 108 also discusses the many positives of Steven O'Donnell's developing side and the controversial issue of players provocative goal celebrations

In an incident packed clash Dundalk weathered early Bohs pressure and play their way into a leading position with a freakish goal when Goalkeeper Tadhg Ryan concedes an injury time goal under pressure from substitute John Martin. Andy Boyle's early dismissal in the 2nd half see's Dundalk fight a lengthy rearguard action to keep Bohs at bay for over 45 minutes and set up a possible season defining clash with Rovers in Tallaght next weekend.

Patrick Hoban's injury time equaliser sees Dundalk maintain second spot in the League over big spending Derry City. After two early enforced substitutions due to injury and the concession of a goal Stephen O'Donnell's side dig deep to earn a well deserved draw. We also discuss RTE's lacklustre coverage of the League of Ireland and ponder how triple bills of Home and Away are deemed preferable than LOI matches by the National broadcaster.

After a dull first have Dundalk eventually cruise to a comprehensive victory over 1st division Longford Town to secure a place in the 2nd round of the FAI Cup with the introduction of Joe Adams and Ryan O'Kane sparking the game into life. Ep 105 also discusses the departure of Mark Connolly, the arrival of Alfie Lewis and the X factor that gives Dundalk a competitive over their more monied rivals.

Dundalk cruise to a comfortable win over struggling Finn Harps to retake 2nd position in the table. With leaders Shamrock Rovers dropping two points at home to Drogheda Utd could the embers of a title challenge be about to reignite? We also discuss Bohemians COO Daniel Lamberts calls for a collective agreement to raise transfer fees and the contrasting performances of the League's Rovers in Europe with Sligo victorious in Scotland and Shams getting mauled in Bulgaria.

Ep 103 discusses a far from perfect game played in perfect conditions, as St Pat's and Dundalk play out a 1 - 1 draw in the sunshine in a game largely characterised by basic mistakes and a general lack of quality from both sides. However as Dundalk's other rivals also struggle in their fixtures we revisit Stuey Byrne's argument that the league simply lacks a competitive edge this season.

Dundalk suffer the second defeat of the year in United Park as the Lilywhites fail to reverse the first minute concession of a goal. Despite dominating possession & creating a host of chances Dundalk once again struggle to unlock a massed and well organised defence. Ep 102 reflects on the implications of the result and Dundalk's away form difficulties ahead of a crucial return to Richmond Park.