 At the end of 2015, McEleney was unable to agree a new deal with Derry and his contract expired.Despite interest from Peterborough United, Brentford and St. Patrick's Athletic, McEleney signed a two-year deal with Dundalk in December 2015, linking up again with his former boss Stephen Kenny.He was primarily signed as a replacement for the departed Richie Towell who moved to Brighton and Hove Albion.