Ebbe and Kenny back on target as Dundalk FC put four past Longford to seal another league win
Dean Ebbe and Eoin Kenny scored their first goals at Oriel Park since March to once again put Longford Town to the sword to ensure Dundalk remain six points clear at the top of the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division table.
Neither player had been on target since the 2-1 victory over the Midlanders almost five months ago but their efforts on Monday, coupled with a first goal for his new club for Declan McDaid, ensured that Ciarán Kilduff's side remain six points clear of Cobh Ramblers in the race for automatic promotion to the top flight.
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Ebbe and Kenny back on target as Dundalk FC put four past Longford to seal another league win
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