A fire officer clears the flares from the pitch after Drogheda United's goal against Dundalk at Oriel Park last Friday. Photo: Ben McShane/SportsfileDundalk manager Ciaran Kilduff says the damage sustained by the Oriel Park pitch on Friday has made it unsuitable for Premier Division football until it is repaired. And Kilduff has admitted that he isn’t sure that the game should have proceeded after examining the damage caused by the flares thrown by Drogheda United supporters ahead of the fixture.

Source: Irish Independent February 24, 2026 08:10 UTC