A round-up of Dundalk FC’s community activity during September.
Dundalk Credit Union Impact in the Community
We were invited to Dundalk Credit Union’s Impact in the Community event to showcase our partnership with Dundalk Credit Union to Minister Neale Richmond.
Simon Community Bucket Collection
We welcomed Dundalk Simon Community to Oriel Park for a bucket collection. Dundalk Simon Community provides a range of services to people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. To contact Dundalk Simon Community, call Barrack Street 042-9328764, Castle Road 042-9330086, Seatown House 042-9339583, or the Simon Shop 042-9386973.
National Learning Network Centre Visit
Students from the National Learning Network Centre came for a visit to Oriel Park to watch the first team training, meet the players and have a kick about on the pitch. They had a great morning with the team.
School Visits
In September, we visited eight schools – St Malachy’s Boys NS, St Malachy’s Girls NS, Castletown Girls School, St Nicholas Monastery NS, Muire na nGael NS, Redeemer Boys NS, Redeemer Girls NS and Scoil Phadraig Naofa for meet and greets with some players. The children loved asking the players questions, getting photos with them and getting their autographs.
Football for All Blitz
In conjunction with our community partners PayPal and the FAI, Dundalk FC held a Football for All Blitz in Oriel Park in September. We had six teams from Adult Day Service participating. It was a great morning and even the sun came out for us!
Launch of the ADC
In September, we launched our Audio Descriptive Commentary for the last three remaining home games at Oriel Park for people who are visually impaired. This is run by a group of ADC specialist volunteers who give audio descriptive commentary through an earpiece to the listener within the ground.
RehabCare Bucket Collection
A group of Dundalk FC volunteers held a bucket collection for RehabCare at the home game against Bohemians where they raised €660.50.
Rock Celtic & Quay Celtic U10 Girls
We welcomed Rock Celtic Under-10 Girls to Oriel Park to be our flag bearers at the start of our match against Bohemians. Rock Celtic Under-10 Girls then played against Quay Celtic Under-10 Girls at half-time where we saw a great display of football and goals.
