WATCH: Stephen O’Donnell announces truly heartwarming gesture towards two lifelong Dundalk fans

If you are flying with the Dundalk team to Tel-Aviv, it is a good indication how much the club means to you.

Packie McGuinness rarely misses a Dundalk training session. He never misses a match. A fan of Dundalk from way, way back, McGuinness was travelling with the squad for their Europa League tie against Maccabi Tel Aviv, on Thursday, when he and his wife got a lovely surprise. The married couple will get the V.I.P treatment at the European game, courtesy of the club and broadcasters eir Sport. O'Donnell said:

"They follow us everywhere. Packie does be at every training session. I think he knows more about Dundalk at this stage than the manager."

It's the least they deserve.

With the help of @DundalkFC & @StephenODonne6, we had a little surprise for two Lilywhites fans on the flight to Israel today! #LOIinEurope pic.twitter.com/KFxZaFbT87

— eir Sport (@eirSport) December 6, 2016

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