Dundalk's MU17s opened their 2nd phase of the LOI Academy programme with a 2-0 defeat to Cobh Ramblers at Oriel Park on Sunday afternoon. After a cagey start, Dundalk went close when Noah Boylan's in-swinging free-kick hit the bar. Soon afterwards, Liam Agnew was called upon to make a brave save at the feet of O'Donovan. With the game becoming an end-to-end affair, Feranmi Makinwa went clear through, forcing Nathan Tait into an excellent save, with the keeper recovering well

Dundalk's opening match in Tier One of the MU14 LOI Academy ended in a 4-0 defeat to Bray Wanderers at Oriel Park. Despite the scoreline, Dundalk produced a positive performance against an excellent Bray side. Bray took the lead in the opening minute when Zalan Csomai finished off a scramble in the six-yard box. Bray controlled the early tempo but were mostly restricted to long-range efforts. After 18 minutes, Senan Keenan broke through with a powerful run but was denied by a

Dundalk opened up the next phase of the MU20 League on Saturday afternoon with a hard-fought but fully deserved 3-1 win over Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park. Both teams had a positive start, with Dundalk settling down into a period of control that culminated in the opening goal. Dundalk took the lead after 14 minutes when Liam O'Leary finished superbly past Ellie Kirby after a skilful solo run. Rovers had a great opportunity to equalise when Marcel Gora saved from Callum Lynch's