Developments at Dundalk FC to be welcomed – McGahon

Dundalk Senator John McGahon has welcomed that news that Dundalk FC are close to agreeing a deal with a consortium that includes a Louth based businessperson, securing a deal and a future for the club.

Senator McGahon, Fine Gael General Election candidate for Louth, said: “The situation has been so fluid in recent days, with developments taking place with every passing hour.

“It’s a pity that it had to go this late in the day with self-imposed deadlines from the current owner, but as calm and level heads prevail, it’s important that there are interested parties around the negotiation table.

“Dundalk is and always has been a footballing town, the club is an integral part of the town – it’s a community club and part of who we are.

“The last few days in particular have been extremely distressing for everyone involved in the club, whether it’s the senior team, our male and female academy teams who are our stars of the future, the staff of the club, but most importantly, the volunteers and supporters who put aside many hours of their own time into making the club what it is.

“The funding model of League of Ireland Clubs needs to be looked at and we must move away from this cycle of clubs standing on the edge of financial ruin from season to season, but that is a conversation for another day.

“The key and most pressing issue for everyone concerned is that a deal is reached that steers the club out of immediate danger and allows everyone to get their bearings and see how we can move forward as a footballing town and place the club on a firmer financial footing,” concluded Senator McGahon