Dundalk claimed their second trophy in the space of a week when they saw off FAI Cup winners St Patrick’s Athletic 2-1 in Oriel Park on Saturday to clinch the President’s Cup.
All three goals came within a three minute spell just past the half hour mark.
Chris Forrester fired Pat’s in front in the 35th minute but just seconds after the restart Daryl Horgan replied with a stunning right foot effort to the top right hand corner of the net.
Richie Towell then hit what proved to be the winner 60 seconds later as Dundalk made the perfect finish to their pre-season campaign, with the league starting next Friday when Longford Town come to Oriel Park.
Dundalk FC: Gary Rogers; Sean Gannon, Brian Gartland, Andy Boyle (capt), Dane Massey; Chris Shields, Richie Towell, Ronan Finn; John Mountney (Jake Kelly 90), Daryl Horgan (Darren Meenan 80); David McMillan (Kurtis Byrne 64).
