Blow for Dundalk as defender Archie Davies leaves to join Carlisle United

Archie Davies will leave Dundalk for English League 2 club Carlisle

Aidan Fitzmaurice

Dundalk have suffered a blow in their battle to avoid relegation as key defender Archie Davies has left the club to join Carlisle United.

And while the Co Louth club will receive a fee for the full back, boss Jon Daly admits that Dundalk were powerless to prevent his departure.