{"product_id":"dundalk-fc-shirt","title":"Vintage Dundalk FC shirt XXL – Irish football collector's item","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eDundalk FC – The XXL Jersey of a Club that Made Irish Football History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDundalk FC\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most successful club in the \u003cstrong\u003eLeague of Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e, an institution of Northern Irish football founded in 1903 whose reputation has largely extended beyond the island's borders. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Dundalk FC jersey in XXL size\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece of Irish football history in your hands — a rare item that speaks directly to true connoisseurs.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dundalk FC – Irish Clubs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XXL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector's vintage jersey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDundalk FC\u003c\/strong\u003e is not just any club in the history of \u003cstrong\u003eIrish football\u003c\/strong\u003e. Founded in County Louth, the club has accumulated an impressive list of achievements in the \u003cstrong\u003eLeague of Ireland Premier Division\u003c\/strong\u003e over the decades, with more than twenty national titles to its name. To speak of Dundalk is to speak of the club that has managed to elevate \u003cstrong\u003eRepublic of Ireland football\u003c\/strong\u003e to a European level with a regularity and ambition rarely seen in this league.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThe 2010s were a true golden age for the \u003cem\u003eLilywhites\u003c\/em\u003e, the club's affectionate nickname. Under the guidance of Stephen Kenny — one of the most respected coaches on the Irish scene before taking the reins of the national team — Dundalk consistently won league titles and shone on the European stage. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eDaryl Horgan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAndy Boyle\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRobbie Benson\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick McEleney\u003c\/strong\u003e embodied this golden generation that thrilled Oriel Park and the entire Irish nation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDominance in the League of Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBetween 2014 and 2019, Dundalk won five Irish championship titles, establishing itself as the absolute benchmark of local football. This period of unchallenged dominance transformed the club into a living legend of \u003cstrong\u003econtemporary Irish football\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean exploits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDundalk wrote memorable pages in the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e, notably reaching the group stage in 2016 and 2020 — a historic performance for an Irish club. Against opponents like Zenit Saint Petersburg or Molde, Dundalk players proved that \u003cstrong\u003eIrish football\u003c\/strong\u003e could exist on the continental stage.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe FAI Cup and historic doubles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBeyond the championship, Dundalk regularly added the \u003cstrong\u003eFAI Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e to its list of honors, achieving several League-Cup doubles that left their mark. These complete seasons are the ones whose jerseys remain etched in the collective memory of the \u003cem\u003eLilywhites\u003c\/em\u003e' supporters.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that genuinely circulated in the club's universe — not a reproduction created years later to satisfy market nostalgia. It is an item produced at a specific time, worn or sold to real supporters, made with the materials and manufacturing techniques of its era. The difference can be felt by hand, in the finishes, in the sewn-in labels.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThis one shows a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly excellent for a vintage jersey of this caliber. At this level, it's a specimen that has aged gracefully, without major visible degradation — the kind of piece you can frame or wear proudly at a retro match. Such a condition on an \u003cstrong\u003eIrish club jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is far from the norm.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Sizing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003c!--nl\/\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003evintage sizes of football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards — this is a reality that every collector must understand before buying. A vintage XXL can easily correspond to a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on the equipment manufacturer and the period of manufacture. The cuts of yesteryear were often narrower at the shoulders and longer at the back, following a silhouette that no longer has much to do with contemporary athletic cuts.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference, shoulder width, and torso length. Then compare with the actual measurements of the jersey if available, or contact the store directly. \u003cstrong\u003eBuying a vintage jersey without checking measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e is the main source of disappointment for collectors — better to avoid that with such a rare piece.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Irish club jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the hardest pieces to find on the European \u003cstrong\u003eretro football\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Production was often limited, international distribution almost non-existent, and manufacturers' archives on these series are often incomplete. Finding a Dundalk FC jersey in good condition is already a quest in itself — so finding one in 9\/10 condition in XXL size is even rarer.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThere aren't many in this condition on the market, let's be honest. Most \u003cstrong\u003evintage League of Ireland jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e circulating have suffered the ravages of time — fading, peeling flocking, damaged fabric. This one holds up and represents a real opportunity for a serious collector or a Dundalk supporter who wants a piece of their club's history in their jersey library.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dundalk_FC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eDundalk FC – Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive – Jersey History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA – European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\nIf you are a fan of Dundalk, \u003cstrong\u003eIrish football\u003c\/strong\u003e or simply a lover of rare pieces that stand out from the beaten path of the vintage market — this jersey deserves your attention. Opportunities like this don't come around often.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54012072493331,"sku":"230079","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_DUNDALK-FC-SHIRT-XXL-230079_5.jpg?v=1775502480","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/dundalk-fc-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}