Drogheda fans ahead of last Friday's game against Dundalk at Oriel Park. Photograph: Nick Elliott/InphoDrogheda United fans have been banned by the FAI from attending the club’s next four away fixtures after flares were thrown on the Oriel Park pitch during last Friday’s Louth derby against Dundalk FC. An Independent Disciplinary Committee of the FAI also imposed a €15,000 fine on the club, in addition to banning Drogheda supporters from all fixtures at Oriel Park for the remainder of the season. Minister for Sport Patrick O’Donovan, who was present at the match at Oriel Park, paused State funding for astro pitches following the incident. Responding to news of the sanctions, he welcomed the outcome of the Independent Disciplinary Committee’s review.

Source: The Irish Times February 26, 2026 23:38 UTC