Dundalk have set up a Stadium and Facilities Redevelopment group focused on developing a Category 3 stadium for the North East.

The proposed project will also include a Centre of Excellence for sport, entertainment and business in the local area.

This initiative has cross-party political support in place to bring the best possible facility to Dundalk by exploring all options in the area.

The Stadium & Facilities Redevelopment Group will engage with the local council and its chief executive as well as all relevant national Government and sporting bodies to support the initiative.

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Dundalk Sporting Director Jim Magilton said: "The establishment of this Stadium and Facilities Redevelopment Group is a crucial first step in the development of a stadium befitting this club and town.

"The support of fans and townspeople will be crucial to driving this project forward.

"We all want a stadium and supporting facility that the club, locals and fans – both old and new – can be proud of.

"We all want a stadium that is accessible for all fans, with facilities that enrich the local community.

"We all want a stadium and facilities that are welcoming for opposition fans, at least off the pitch.

"We will strive, as a group, to make this happen. I’d like to thank Paddy Casey and Aaron Lawless for their tireless work in pulling together what is a fantastic working group. We can’t wait to get started."