Dundalk's Geraldine Finegan (middle left) and her relay team.
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07 Mar 2026
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A general view of Oriel Park. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
The Dundalk FC Supporters Trust has issued a statement congratulating the club’s ownership on securing a licence for the 2025 season, however, they refute allegations made by owner John Temple during a press conference last week.
The statement released this afternoon reads: "The Board of Dundalk FC Supporters Trust would like to congratulate our club owner and support team on obtaining a licence for the 2025 season.
"This achievement together with the appointment of Ciaran Kilduff, the launch of the new jersey, and recent signings have given everyone a much needed and welcome boost.
"We have watched and carefully considered remarks made regarding the Trust by the club owner, Mr John Temple, at a press conference held in Oriel Park on 5 December 2024.
"We wish to strongly refute the comments and allegations made, in that the Trust has not been:
"We shall not be issuing an apology as we do not believe one is warranted. We welcome the comments made by Mr Temple that under his stewardship the club will have full transparency, respect for fans and work ‘hand in glove’ with those fans.
"Our Trust represents a substantial number of those very same fans, spanning generations of loyal support for Dundalk Football Club.
"We have no desire or appetite to be in conflict with the club owners at this challenging time in the club’s history and we would welcome a meeting with Mr Temple at the earliest opportunity so we may work together for the benefit of the club, and assist him in ensuring that we do not return to the dark days of September 2024."
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