Dundalk boss Kilduff looking forward to much needed mid-season break
Dundalk FC manager Ciarán Kilduff admits his young side are 'massively' looking forward to the mid-season break which follows this Friday's trop to Ferrycarrig Park to face Wexford FC.
While the Lilywhites won 2-0 against Kerry FC last weekend, to make it 16 games unbeaten and extend their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division table to six points, it was - by their own admission - a sub-standard performance from the table toppers.
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