Drogheda United supporters throw flares on to the Oriel Park pitch. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
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Drogheda United supporters throw flares on to the Oriel Park pitch. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
Dundalk take on St. Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park tonight. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
A view of the damage to the Oriel Park pitch. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
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The damage caused to Oriel Park's new pitch by Drogheda supporters throwing flares. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
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Dundalk players celebrate after the League of Ireland Women's Development League match against Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
Danny Mullen of Dundalk celebrates after scoring the equalizer against Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
A fire officer clears the flares from the pitch after Drogheda United fans threw flares. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
Dundalk defender Vinnie Leonard will make the move to Norwich City. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
Dundalk manager Ciaran Kilduff before the Louth Derby on Friday night. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
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