Dundalk have come to prominence in the last few years in the SSE Airtricity League. In 2008 the Lilywhites were playing in Ireland’s second tier, the first division. They won that division securing promotion to the top flight. Since then Dundalk have gone on to claim major honours in the top flight.

They won the Premier Division, three years in a row 2014, 2015 and 2016. They are currently second in the league of Ireland for 2017. Dundalk also claimed the League of Ireland Cup in 2014 and 2017, as well as winning the FAI Cup in 2015. Last year they made it to the group stages of the Europa League where they had good results against Maccabi Tel Aviv and AZ Alkmaar. Tommy McConville has the clubs most appearances at 584 in all competitions. He went on to make his first appearance for Ireland in 1971.

Joey Donnelly is the clubs top record goalscorer with 141 goals, while current striker David McMillan is the club top scorer in European competitions.