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Vinny Perth insists the pressure is off Dundalk FC and that the FAI Cup final is a “free hit” for his players, who he hopes will “guarantee” themselves a place among the league's all-time greats.

Pressure off for Dundalk FC's FAI Cup final 'free hit'
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Dane Massey says Dundalk FC will never get bored of success and having returned to goalscoring form in recent times there is no doubt he will be eyeing more Cup final magic against Shamrock Rovers.

Dundalk FC star aiming to win his 14th winners' medal since joining in Sunday's ...

Dundalk FC’s treble dream has been dealt a crushing blow with the news that Chris Shields is set to miss the FAI Cup final with Shamrock Rovers through suspension. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Dundalk FC's FAI Cup final preparations hit by suspension news

South Melbourne FC have announced the signing of Dundalk FC centre-half Stephen Folan for their 2020 season, as a difficult time at Oriel Park comes to an end for the ex-Newcastle United defender.

Popular defender announces his departure from Dundalk FC

LISTEN | Emotional John Gill reflects on major Dundalk FC success 11 years after...

Dundalk FC players celebrate during tonight's 4-0 thrashing of St. Patrick's Athletic at Oriel Park. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Dundalk thrash Pat's at Oriel before lifting league trophy

Zoe Murphy the big victor as Dundalk FC announce their season award winners

Dundalk FC head coach Vinny Perth has said that the new proposal of splitting the League of Ireland is “nonsense”. (Pic: Sportsfile)

'Have we not learned anything?' - Dundalk FC boss on 'nonsense' league restructu...

Seán Gannon and Michael Duffy are the favourites for Dundalk FC's Player of the Year award, reckons Democrat reporter Keith Wallace. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Keith Wallace picks his end-of-season Dundalk FC award winners

Dundalk slip to narrow defeat against Cork

The away section at Oriel Park has been a target for criticism among League of Ireland followers and commentators alike. (Pic: Sportsfile)

COMMENT | League of Ireland should be looking at marketing and facilities rather...

Dundalk FC's Georgie Kelly and Robert Cornwall of Bohemians during tonight's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash at Dalymount Park. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Dundalk FC's long unbeaten record ended with defeat at Dalymount Park
Bohemians 2 Dundalk FC 1
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Dundalk FC can move closer to 90 points when they take on Bohemians at Dalymount Park on Friday night. (Pic: Sportsfile)

'Phenomenal' Dundalk FC can take a step closer to record 90 points at Dalymount ...

Robbie Benson played well for Dundalk FC in Friday night's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division defeat of Derry City. (Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile)

'I thought you saw in patches the Benson of old' - Dundalk FC reaction

Dundalk FC's Daniel Kelly celebrates after scoring the only goal of tonight's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture with Derry City at Oriel Park. (Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile)

Kelly's 'lucky 13th' stretches Dundalk FC's unbeaten record to 31 games

Dundalk FC head coach Vinny Perth, assistant Ruaidhri Higgins and first-team coach John Gill prior to tonight's league match against Derry City. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Details of Dundalk FC season awards and how fans can vote for their winners

Dundalk FC's Seán Gannon has had a tremendous season at right-back. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Lure of further silverware will keep Dundalk FC 'hungry and fighting for places'...

Dundalk FC's Michael Duffy celebrates after Sunday evening's FAI Cup semi-final victory over Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Dundalk FC's FAI Cup semi-final hero revels in 'one of the best feelings this ye...

Dundalk FC head coach Vinny Perth shakes hands with Stephen Bradley, Shamrock Rovers head coach, during the recent title-clinching clash at Oriel Park. (Pic: Sportsfile)

COMMENT | Perth still deserves huge credit in a season where Dundalk have had no...

Dundalk FC players and fans celebrate Sunday evening's stunning FAI Cup semi-final success against Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds. (Pic: Sportsfile)

LISTEN | 'We're 90 minutes away from it now' - Dundalk FC on the verge of immort...

Michael Duffy scores during Sunday evening's Extra.ie FAI Cup semi-final against Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Duffy's stunner sends Dundalk FC into FAI Cup final

Dundalk FC head coach Vinny Perth is aiming to lead his team to the FAI Cup final at the first attempt on Sunday. (Pic: Sportsfile)

'We're two games away from history and from what that great Derry side did under...

Treble-chasing Dundalk FC can become the first club in 50 years to reach a fifth consecutive FAI Cup final, with a huge prize at stake when they face Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Dundalk FC can equal a 50-year FAI Cup record in 12th competition meeting with S...
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Vinny Perth has revealed the “major row” he had with Robbie Benson this week. (Pic: Sportsfile)

'I'm really thrilled for him on a personal level' - Perth hails returning Dundal...

'I'm invincible' - Dundalk FC head coach Vinny Perth celebrates winning the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Vinny Perth wants his Dundalk FC players to 'go bananas'

Dundalk FC wrapped up the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title on Monday night, but John Gill was keen to speak about others afterwards. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Dundalk FC champion dedicates league win to the late Noel Melvin

Dundalk FC’s first-team coach glowed with pride as he praised his record-breaking players after the club’s easiest title win yet. (Pic: Sportsfile)

'There was a lot of pressure on us at the start of the year to follow the legend...

Dundalk FC player celebrate Monday night's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division victory over Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park. (Pic: Sportsfile)

LISTEN | 'It's an incredible feeling being champions' - Dundalk FC title hero

Seán Hoare celebrates after putting Dundalk FC in front during Monday night's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division encounter with Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park. (Pic: Sportsfile)

DUNDALK FC ARE CHAMPIONS OF IRELAND

Daniel Kelly has revealed how Vinny Perth told him to “come here to win the league”. (Pic: Sportsfile)

'I spoke to Vinny, he told me to come here to win the league' - Dundalk FC star ...

Dundalk FC's Chris Shields and Michael O'Connor of Waterford FC during Friday night's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture at the RSC. (Pic: Sportsfile)

'We showed different qualities – we dug in' - Dundalk FC react to huge win in Wa...

Daniel Kelly celebrates after scoring for Dundalk FC during tonight's victory over Waterford FC at the RSC. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Kelly's strike in Waterford edges Dundalk FC a step closer to Premier Division g...

Dundalk FC head coach Vinny Perth and Patrick McEleney prior to the club's EA SPORTS Cup final defeat of Derry City. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Dundalk FC can smash another club record this weekend

Dundalk FC saw off Derry City 6-5 on penalties in Saturday night's EA SPORTS Cup final at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. (Pic: Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile)

'We'll let history sort itself out,' says Perth after leading Dundalk FC to EA S...

Dundalk FC, EA SPORTS Cup winners 2019. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Dundalk FC are EA SPORTS Cup champions after penalty shootout victory over Derry...

Jamie McGrath missed out on a shot at four-in-a-row, but the exciting young midfielder is back to reclaim the EA SPORTS Cup trophy. (Pic: Sportsfile)

McGrath the EA SPORTS Cup specialist as Dundalk FC bid to dethrone Derry City

Aaron McCarey saves Shane Duggan's first half penalty during Monday night's Extra.ie FAI Cup quarter-final over Waterford on Monday night. (Pic: Sportsfile)

McCarey delighted after penalty save in Dundalk FC's FAI Cup win away to Waterfo...

Daniel Kelly scored a hat-trick as Dundalk FC advanced to the FAI Cup semi-finals on Monday night. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Dundalk FC's Daniel Kelly missed out on the match ball in Waterford after being ...

Daniel Kelly scored a hat-trick as Dundalk FC booked their place in the Extra.ie FAI Cup last four. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Kelly's hat-trick in Waterford earns super Dundalk FC an FAI Cup semi-final plac...

Vinny Perth has called the rescheduling of their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash with Shamrock Rovers “ridiculous”. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Perth brands scheduling of Dundalk FC's game with Shamrock Rovers 'ridiculous'

Dundalk FC players celebrate during their most recent victory over Waterford FC at Oriel Park. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Dundalk FC will 'do it the hard way' if they are to retain the FAI Cup this year

Dundalk FC head coach Vinny Perth celebrates following Friday night's 1-0 victory over Cork City at Oriel Park. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Dundalk FC head coach Vinny Perth addresses contract and player speculation, and...

Dundalk FC's Robbie Benson played a midfield role as The Lilywhites saw off Cork City on Friday night. (Pic: Sportsfile)

'Whoever plays, we’ll be ready to rock' - Dundalk FC's fit again Benson looks ah...

Georgie Kelly is in red-hot form for Dundalk FC at the moment. (Pic: Sportsfile)

'Georgie’s winning matches, Georgie’s winning games, and the title is coming bac...

Dundalk FC striker Georgie Kelly celebrates after scoring the winner against Cork City in tonight's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture at Oriel Park. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Champions Dundalk FC go 10 clear at the top following Kelly's late winner agains...

Dundalk FC head coach Vinny Perth chats to Neale Fenn, formerly Longford Town boss, prior to a pre-season friendly at Oriel Park. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Mercury to rise as Dundalk FC prepare to welcome Fenn's Cork to Oriel Park

Dundalk FC midfielder John Mountney suffered an injury recently which Vinny Perth is confident he can recover promptly from. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Dundalk FC head coach Vinny Perth offers update on John Mountney's fitness

Dundalk FC's Dane Massey celebrates after scoring against Sligo Rovers on Monday night. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Dundalk FC 'getting stronger' as the business end of the season gets underway

Dundalk FC took another step towards the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title tonight. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Dundalk FC record another win, defeating Sligo Rovers in the west

Niall Morahan of Sligo Rovers in action against Michael Duffy of Dundalk during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match at Oriel Park. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Dundalk FC are not on a five-win countdown, but Lilywhites can take a step close...

Daniel Cleary celebrates after scoring against UCD for Dundalk FC on Friday night. (Pic: Sportsfile)

Dundalk FC powerhouse Daniel Cleary is 'a class operator'

Dundalk FC players celebrate during Friday night's facile victory away to UCD in Belfield. (Pic: Sportsfile)

'We've 17 wins and two draws in our last 19 games, are 24 unbeaten in all domest...