Mayo man named captain of Dundalk for 2024
Dundalk's John Mountney at the launch of the SSE Airtricity League of Ireland 2024 season held at Vicar Street in Dublin. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Mayo native John Mountney has been named as captain of Dundalk FC for 2024, the Club has announced.
He has won five SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division titles, picked up numerous cup winners medals and played in a host of European games, but the Bohola man says that being installed as the club captain of Dundalk is one of the biggest honours of his career.
The 30-year-old, who recently signed a new contract that will take him into his 12th season at Oriel Park, will lead the Lilywhites in 2024 with Andy Boyle installed as vice-captain.
Mountney currently runs the family pub in Bohola, The Village Inn.
“The gaffer had a meeting with the group and said that the staff had a conversation about the captaincy and it was a proud moment when he announced that I’d be club captain and Andy Boyle would be vice,” Mountney told DundalkFC.com.
“It’s a massive honour for me. I have been here for 12 seasons and I have a massive connection with the club and the town. It’s not something I’ll take lightly. I’ll put everything I can into it and we all will as a team.”
Mountney will captain the Dundalk for the first time in their league opener as they travel to Tallaght Stadium to face champions Shamrock Rovers on Friday, February 16.
“I think it’s an exciting time. There’s a good balance and a real feeling of freshness about the place. We have experienced lads and we have young lads who look like they’re ready to step up to the plate. I think we’re in a good place and we’re all looking forward to the big kick-off now.”
