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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

3 years

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

4 years

Filippo and Giuseppe are just after popping into Oriel to give all of the staff a nice bottle of Italian wine to say ‘thanks’. Top class. Sometimes the little things can mean the most.

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Gavin McLaughlin

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4 years

⚫️⚪️ Invincible? Nobody’s invincible.

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Gavin McLaughlin

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3 years

⚫️⚪️ Let’s get to work… #CmonTheTown

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

4 years

Massive word of thanks to @adriantaaffe and @StephanieRoche9 for their help today. The steam seems to have gone down well with people which is great to see. The LOI is a great product and it should be given the promotion it deserves.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

2 years

What an impact @KWard102 had tonight. Listen to the kids who were sitting behind me. Buzzing.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

7 years

Patrick McEleney. Worth the RTE license fee. #AintNobody

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

4 years

Delighted to confirm that we'll be streaming next Friday's game with Bohs on our YouTube channel. More details early next week.

Dundalk FC

@DundalkFC

4 years

We can confirm the details of two pre-season friendlies which will take place ahead of the upcoming SSE Airtricity League campaign.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

3 years

“Good things come to those who wait.”

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

3 years

Delighted to win the award for the second year in a row. Huge word of thanks to @JasonMcGeeIRL who helped build the site, to everyone who contributed with articles, to @sportsfile and @cul7 for their pics and to the good people at the @SoccerWritersIr for their vote. #CmonTheTown

Soccer Writers Ireland

@SoccerWritersIr

3 years

Website of the Year - Dundalk FC.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

5 years

The internet never forgets.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

8 years

All 30,000 people that live in Dundalk should pay a euro a week for 5 years to keep Daryl Horgan in the town.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

7 years

Hold your loved ones tight this evening folks. Everything else in life is pretty meaningless. Rest In Peace Liam.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

#WorldAutismAwarenessDay Our family never ever underestimates Tiarnan. He is funny, clever - and has autism. He can also count in French and sing songs in Chinese. #DifferentNotLess

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

4 years

Thanks for everything Ganno. An unknown kid who went on to become a town hero. You know where your real home is...

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

4 years

Leaving the Aviva now. It’s been quite a season, to say the least. The next few weeks will tell but it feels like the end of an era. What an incredible seven years it’s been. If I hadn’t seen such riches I could live with being poor. #Heroes

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

That's a thing of beauty right there.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

1 year

A new documentary about The Louth Derby by Ally and the lads from ‘Match In A Minute’ will be released on YouTube tonight. Featuring fans and players from Dundalk and Drogheda, it’s a great film that captures the heat of the derby - and Pat breaking the record - brilliantly.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

16 days

Yeah the result wasn’t great and we’re bottom of the table etc etc but some things are more important than three points. You could see this week and tonight what this club means to everyone in town. We’re here, and that’s really the only thing that matters.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

#Resources

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

11 months

Long live the king…

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

7 years

It's a year ago today since I launched #DundalkSport . Thanks to all the readers/listeners/viewers/clubs/contributors/photographers/podcasters/designers who have helped out and a sincere word of thanks to all of the sponsors who have made it possible. Onwards and upwards. Cheers!

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

4 years

⚫️⚪️✊🏻

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

2 years

12 months ago we were in tatters. If you had told me then where we’d be now, I’d have said you were off your head. A young, hungry team who work their arse off and will improve and a manager, staff and owners who ‘get’ our club. It’ll take a bit of time - but we’ll get there.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

COMPETITION | I've got 2 framed 'El Papa Shieldsy' prints, signed by the man himself @Big_Shields6 up for grabs. I'm giving 1 away here and 1 on Facebook. Simply like and retweet this post to be in with a chance of winning. I'll announce the winner on Monday night. #DundalkSport

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

2 years

⚫️⚪️ And not a rebel song to be heard!!

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

7 years

VIDEO | I've done a fair amount of video interviews now but none have been as good as this. Step forward, Robbie Curran of @onceaclan who scored six points in his side's draw with St Patrick's today. Brilliant. 😂😂 #DundalkSport

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

If Kenny's appointment of Keith Andrews as U21 assistant manager means we'll see and hear less of him on TV and radio then I'll personally deliver a crate of Harp around to his house in the Rock.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

2 years

🖤 @B_Garts last pic in a Dundalk jersey.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

2 years

At the end of last season, all we wanted was a team who would go out and give 100% for the club and the town in every game. These lads have done that right from day one. A credit to themselves and the management. To Tallaght…

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

5 months

Front cover of next week’s programme sorted. What a picture @sportsfilesteve 👏🏼

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

Some Bohs fan has been informed via the PA announcer at HT that he has 'just become a grandfather.' #GreatestLeagueInTheWorld

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

Fair play to Stephen Kenny. Twelve hours after Dundalk arrived back from Cyprus, he was at Bellew Park coaching the Dundalk Schoolboys League U13 squad in their final training session ahead of next week's @GalwayCup . #DundalkSport

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

The King of Dundalk Picture by @benagonnova #DundalkSport

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

It's a pretty big weekend.....in the FAI Cup! @DundalkFC v Finn Harps Friday, August 24th Oriel Park - 7.45pm Promo: @rubot #DundalkSport #CmonTheTown

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

4 years

#NewProfilePic

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

2 years

One of the best things about our 5-0 win over Pat’s a few weeks ago was that it came on Brian Kerr’s 70th birthday. I hope he enjoyed it.

Virgin Media Sport

@VMSportIE

2 years

Brian Kerr on 🇮🇪 0-1 🇫🇷. "A bit better but the end of the story is we lost 1-0. "No matter what spin Stephen puts on it, we got beaten in the match and had very little possession until late on. "We've got to go on now and win matches." #IRLFRA #COYBIG #EURO2024

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

3 years

One of the busiest - and most enjoyable - fortnights I’ve had. Seems to gone well!! Massive thanks to @cul7 and @sportsfile who got down for pics at such short notice. Buzzing for 2022. Have a good Christmas!!

Dundalk FC

@DundalkFC

3 years

1️⃣2️⃣ days, 11 players announced, some merchandise, player shirts and season tickets given away. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! From everyone at Oriel Park, have a good Christmas, folks!! #12DaysOfDFCChristmas

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

8 years

Attendance last night was 29,066. Fantastic atmosphere. Never experienced anything like it. I thought Split was good but last night. Oooff.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

More fantastic scenes at The Square tonight. What a turnout to greet the @DundalkFC squad. Relive it again this Tuesday night when 'Chasing Doubles', #DundalkSport 's video of the 2018 FAI Cup final and the homecoming goes live on our social media channels. #CmonTheTown

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

Every football fan in the town should get out and support @DundalkFC against Derry City on Tuesday night. Champions elect. Savour these nights!!!!

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

4 years

Buzzing after last night’s win. Looked much more like ourselves after a badly needed break. If we can win the cup after finishing third - and qualifying for the Europa League group stages - then it might not be as catastrophic a year as some are making out.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

5 years

Hugely important win for Dundalk tonight but, have to say, I was really impressed by Bohs. Part time, vastly inferior budget, they made seven changes and still controlled the game. Also great to see products of their youth system coming through at first team level.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

5 months

New signage above The Shed in place for this evening’s game. Some clubs would give anything for that kind of history.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

23 days

Five years ago today. It would break your heart.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

3 years

That’s six wins on the spin now at Oriel. No coincidence they’ve come with our fans back in the ground. Players were buzzing with the reaction at full time this evening. No ground in the country can match that kind of atmosphere.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

From the Aviva Stadium to the Square, what a weekend it was as @DundalkFC won the double for the fourth time in the club’s history. #DundalkSport , Lightstorm Media and @dundalkcu were there to capture an unforgettable couple of days. #ChasingDoubles

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

4 years

The idea of a GNR kit has been floating around for a while so we’re delighted to have finally got one out. Huge word of thanks to Aaron Lally for the brilliant video and to the Murphy family for their nod of approval. Jim’s voiceover was the perfect fit.

Dundalk FC

@DundalkFC

4 years

🟠 ⚫ Celebrating a century of class and excellence, our new 2021 away kit, sponsored by @BetRegal , sees us go back to our roots of the #GNR . 🏁 In a further nod to our history, the initials 'JM' - in memory of Jim Murphy - who narrates this video, are embroidered on the back.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

Nice touch by Bohs, paying tribute to the late Robert 'Foods' McLoughlin in the programme.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

8 months

New season, new backdrop for the studio.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

4 years

Seeing your team win trophies is amazing but the downside is seeing the players you love moving on. Massey is one of those. He’ll be badly missed. Thanks for everything @DaneMassey3

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

1: Why are we not wearing green? 2: Maguire's wearing 8. No striker should wear the number 8. 3: There's a serious amount of scaffolding for a game that's being played in a gale. 4: Their keeper is a lunatic. #GIBIRE

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

Chris Shields goes off to a rousing reception. I'm 37 years of age and I shouldn't have heroes but Shieldsy is my hero. What a player!!

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

1 year

I’ve been dying to get this out. What a night to do it. The greatest.

Dundalk FC

@DundalkFC

1 year

👑 144…and counting! We are witnessing greatness. Patrick Hoban. 🐐 The GOAT. Officially.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

I'm delighted to announce that @statsports have come on board as sponsors. My sincere thanks to local men Alan Clarke and @STATSportsSean for their support in helping to promote local sport in the area. It's great to have another fantastic company on board!!! #DundalkSport

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

4 years

Something to lift the mood on a bleak Sunday morning.

Dundalk FC

@DundalkFC

4 years

🇰🇷 From The K League...... 🇮🇪 To #TheGreatestLeagueInTheWorld ... 🏁 We would like to welcome Han Jeongwoo to Dundalk! #WelcomeHan

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

Any Dundalk supporter who is happy to see Kenny leave for the U21s needs their head looked at. Would those same supporters be happy if Noel King replaced him? Get a grip FFS.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

4 years

#NewProfilePic

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

4 years

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

8 years

Just letting everybody know that after 10 years I'm leaving The Dundalk Democrat. New, exciting ventures ahead. Stay tuned.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

4 years

Clear as day…

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

Former Dundalk FC star Daryl Horgan was the star of the show in the Edinburgh Derby this afternoon, scoring twice for Hibernian Football Club in their 2-1 win over Hearts at Tynecastle Park. Well done Horgs!!! #DundalkSport

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

I've been in contact with Krisztian Adorjan over the past few days. His reaction to the @DundalkFC players waving his jersey during Friday night's celebrations was: "Beautiful gesture by the guys:)" #DundalkSport

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

3 years

Without a shadow of a doubt…

Sports

@Sports

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the best sports moment of the year

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

3 years

Just finished the 21st programme of a long, difficult season. A huge word of thanks to the crew of @Spanner650 , @boscoisalive , @gerardm117 and The Spectator himself, @seandeloughry for all of their help again this year. Hopefully we’ll be back in print in 2022!! #DFCMagazine

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

✍🏼⚫️⚪️🏆 NEW BOOK ALERT!!! @DundalkFC : Taking Back The Throne The story of the 2018 season. Available December. Stay tuned!!!! #DundalkSport

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

📈 Hit the 5,000 mark on Facebook this morning, after just 16 months on the go. Not bad for a one-man band. Thanks to all of you who tune in and to the sponsors who keep it going. #FeelingBlessed #DundalkSport

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

3 years

Like everyone, I was stunned by the passing of Barry McDermott this morning. Did this interview with him before the junior final in 2018. Had to edit it as he kept saying the ⁦ @DYoungIrelands ⁩ would win it no bother. 😂 Great character. Condolences to his family. RIP Baz.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

8 years

Dundalk completed 212 of their 255 passes this evening - 83% - against Zenit St Petersburg. In Russia. In Ireland there sure is no league.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

2 years

When Vito met Gerry… #GreatestLeagueInTheWorld

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

FT in Tallinn. Dylan Connolly's goal has Dundalk in the driving seat ahead of the second leg next week. That's 14 wins on the spin. 14 wins. In a row. Unbelievable stuff.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

2 years

Front cover of the programme for Friday night. There was a lot of debate about whether we’d keep doing one or not this season but we’ve gone with a more streamlined edition - with only a few ads - and would encourage as many fans as possible to pick one up on match nights.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

🤬 Did a video diary of yesterday's trip to Sligo. Here's a piece with Dundalk skipper @StephenODonne6 which didn't make the final cut. 😂😂 #BaldAsACoot #Live

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

After his brilliant rendition of Three Little Birds at the Square tonight, Bohs have approached @1garyrogers with a view to putting him on their away kit next season. #DontWorry

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

1 year

Sad, sad news about Karolis Chvedukas. A cult-hero at Oriel in early 2018.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

Dundalk have now played 11 away games in Europe under Stephen Kenny and have scored in all but one of them. Incredible record for a LOI club.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

8 months

New season, new programme.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

4 years

Today is the first anniversary of Jim Murphy’s passing. An absolute gent and one of the best people ever associated with Dundalk Football Club. It’s nice that his memory will live on...

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

5 years

Ireland in a nutshell, ladies and gents.

Balls.ie

@ballsdotie

5 years

After a three-minute love letter from Michael Healy-Rae to John Delaney, Ruth Coppinger tells him: 'I'm sure there are grants heading down the Kerry way... You're an embarrassment.'

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

We signed a player from the Premiership.. ....and released him six months later.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

Loads of incredible nights during Kenny's reign but my standout memory will always be Warsaw. To see a Dundalk - and LOI - side take the game to Legia in that atmosphere was incredible. A team born to play in those surroundings.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

5 years

DFC | Great news from Oriel Park today. Midfielder @Big_Shields6 has signed a new long-term contract extension with Dundalk FC. Shieldsy has been here since 2012 and will go down as one of the best players to wear the shirt. He's inching towards that testimonial!! #DundalkSport

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

8 years

Arrived back in town last night and met Patrick McEleney buying 'milk for the baby' at the 24 hour Statoil on the Dublin Road!!

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

A huge word of thanks to everybody who came to the book launch tonight. Completely blown away by the turnout. Great to have Stephen Kenny there and a massive shout out to @vperth and @DaneMassey3 for the Q&A, @MikeTreacy for the intro and @ciarancallan for hosting. #DundalkSport

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

2 years

🏆🏆🏆 Three-in-a-row!!

Soccer Writers Ireland

@SoccerWritersIr

2 years

Congratulations to @DundalkFC who were awarded our Website of the Year prize last night. Well done to the media team for their efforts on a fine resource for journalists and supporters alike.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

"I think managing your country is the ultimate honour. If you offered me the job of managing Real Madrid or Barcelona or Ireland, I would choose to manage Ireland, because it's the greatest honour you can have as an Irishman." Stephen Kenny's words to the Demo this morning.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

Mixed news. @DundalkFC captain Stephen O'Donnell is set to hang up the boots and retire from football but is close to agreeing a deal which will see him become part of Vinny Perth's backroom team at Oriel Park. #DundalkSport

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

1 year

Fantastic display from start to finish last night. Everyone played their part but I thought this lad was immense in the middle of the park.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

8 years

Look who dropped in to say hello to us in the Marshes today!!

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

WHAT A FUCKING GOAL BY MICHAEL DUFFY!!!!!!!

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

8 years

Badge and gun handed in. Thanks to everybody at the @DundalkDemocrat for their help over the past 10 years. Some great memories.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

8 years

Zenit have their own plane!! Some of the Dundalk lads get a lift home from games with me!!!

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

Two-year contract extension for Dane Massey. Great news. #DundalkSport

Dundalk FC

@DundalkFC

6 years

✍️ Dane Massey has extended his contract at the club!

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

7 years

Great news for @DundalkFC supporters as Sean Gannon signs a new contract with the Lilywhites.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

SWAI Player of the Month 2018 April: Michael Duffy May: Sean Hoare June: Patrick Hoban #CmonTheTown

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

4 years

Delighted to see this fella doing so well. Surely it’s only a matter of time before he’s in the Irish squad.

St Mirren FC

@saintmirrenfc

4 years

“We have belief we can go anywhere and win. Unbelievable!” 🗣 @jamie_mc_gra

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

It's over. Michael Duffy does it again. Dundalk are six points clear with six games to play. Dramatic, dramatic night.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

7 years

2013: 2nd 2014: 1st 2015: 1st 2016: 1st 2017: 2nd ‘If I hadn’t seen such riches, I could live with being poor.’ We’ll be back! #DFC

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

New stand in Tallaght looks fantastic. Wouldn't it be great to have a supportive council like those in South Dublin.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

After hounding me over comments made on the Dundalk Sport Facebook page, the NEFL have gone and completely removed the post and comments regarding the pro-Delaney statement on their own page. So much for Gerry Gorman's line that 'free speech should always be afforded respect'.

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Gavin McLaughlin

@gav_mclaughlin

6 years

It’s coming home lads, it’s coming home…

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