Vinny Perth happy to see Dundalk playing more like last year’s title-winning side

Champions still favourites as season kicks off with squad strength leaving rivals in shade

Experienced defender says champions primed for the bid to retain their title

Former Dundalk manager hopes to lead under-21 side to first ever major tournament

Dundalk stalwart recalls the decision that paid rich dividends – both on and off the pitch

Dundalk boss says west of Ireland provides more players than Dublin for his side

Dundalk man has eyes firmly set on completing the double as Cup semi-final looms

Round-up: Waterford claim vital win in Derry; Cretaro cracker seals Sligo success

Sean McLoughlin’s injury-time own goal sees Lilywhites leapfrog champions at the top

Stephen Kenny’s Lilywhites stay top as they reel off four second half goals in Tallaght

Dundalk goalkeeper bitterly disappointed by FAI Cup final defeat despite excellent saves

John Caulfield’s side fight back from going behind to win on penalties

Second-half goals from Brian Gartland and Jamie McGrath seal the points in Ballybofey

John Caulfield’s side need two points from their final four games after draw

They move 11 points behind Cork ahead of Turner’s Cross clash on Monday evening

FAI Cup round-up: Dundalk put four past Drogheda; Limerick win in Galway

Stephen Kenny left frustrated as defending champions fail to make most of opportunities

Gary Shaw’s goal helps Hoops gets over Europa League exit and add to Dundalk woes

Dave McMillan’s opener for the home side was cancelled out

Sean Maguire the latest to arrive at Deepdale but boss has been linked with Sunderland