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Katie Keane Receives First Senior International Call-up

Written by Admin on October 17, 2024. Posted in News, Women's.

Athlone Town’s number one Katie Keane has earned her first senior international call-up!

Keane is regarded as one of the top young goalkeepers in the country, shining for the league champions this year. She has also been a standout performer for the Ireland Under-19s, delivering a heroic performance in their 0-0 draw against Spain during the European Championships this summer.

Her consistent performances have been recognised as the eighteen-year-old has conceded just 16 goals in 20 games this season.

She’ll meet up with the rest of the senior Republic of Ireland squad after playing in this weekend’s Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup final against Shelbourne.

Women’s FAI Cup Final: Supporters Guide

Written by Admin on October 14, 2024. Posted in News, Supporter Information.

Women’s FAI Cup Final: Supporter Information

Athlone fans will be well acquainted with Tallaght Stadium over recent years, as the women’s team return to the Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup Final for a third year in a row against Shelbourne FC.

Match Details ️⚽️

2024 Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup Final
Athlone Town AFC v Shelbourne FC
Sunday, October 20th
Tallaght Stadium
Kick-Off: 3pm
Live on RTÉ2 (coverage begins @ 2.15pm) across Ireland. Available on LOITV outside Ireland.

Athlone Town AFC Ticket Locations 🏟
Blocks 103, 104 (West Stand). Blocks 201, 202 (North Stand) are allocated to ATAFC supporters for this year’s final.

The image below shows the parts of Tallaght Stadium where these blocks are.

These blocks can be accessed through turnstile blocks 2 and 3, as shown on the image below.

Ticket Prices 🎫
• Adult – €20
• Children – €10
• Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children) – €40
• Clubs/Schools Offer – Adults/U16s @ €10 each (minimum orders apply)

PURCHASE MATCH TICKETS HERE

Clubs & Schools Initiative 🧑‍🎓

This initiative returns for the 2024 Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup Final.

Adults/U16s tickets are priced at €10 each for this scheme. Minimum orders apply.

Register your interest below and a member of the FAI’s ticketing team will be in touch. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your club/school on a great day out!

Important to note that one lucky team will win a training session with an Athlone Town player!

CLUBS AND SCHOOLS TICKETS

Buses 🚌

Several buses will be running return trips to transport supporters from Athlone Town Stadium to Tallaght Stadium. The buses will depart at 12.45pm so make sure to get down early to avoid delayed departures. If you wish to avail of this service, use the link below to book your seat now.

BOOK A BUS TICKET HERE

Parking 🅿️

For those travelling by car, we recommend parking in The Square Shopping Centre where a “Pay at the Exit” system is in place.

Supporters can park for up to three hours for €1 and each hour thereafter will be charged at €2. Payment can be made directly at the exit barrier by tapping your credit or debit card. If paying by cash, please visit a pay station before returning to your car. Supporters may also use the free public car park located behind the Civic Theatre, which is accessible from Belgard Square North.

Please do not park in the Arena / Woodies car park as you may be clamped.

Supporter Liaison Officer ℹ️

If you have any queries, feel free to reach out to Adam Lee on the following platforms:

X: @ATAFCSLO

Email: slo@athlonetownafc.ie

Safe travels and enjoy the game!

Athlone Town Are Women’s Premier Division Champions!

Written by Admin on October 6, 2024. Posted in News, Women's.

Athlone Town have made history by securing their first-ever SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division title with a 2-0 victory over Bohemians at Athlone Town Stadium. Madison Gibson and Kellie Brennan found the back of the net, clinching the win and making Athlone only the fifth team to claim the league title since 2012.

Shelbourne’s 3-0 victory over Peamount United earlier in the day kept the title race alive until the very end. However, Athlone’s superior head-to-head record guaranteed them the championship with one game remaining, set to be played against Galway United on Saturday, October 12th.

The breakthrough arrived in the 26th minute when the recently announced September Player of the Month winner Madison Gibson pounced on a poor clearance from Bohemians goalkeeper Rachael Kelly, driving forward to fire in her seventh goal of the season. Just seven minutes later, Brennan doubled the advantage, skillfully turning her defender inside the box before finishing from close range. Athlone came close to adding a third, with Gibson missing the target and Brenda Tabe striking the crossbar with a powerful header.

Bohemians attempted to rally, but Athlone goalkeeper Katie Keane stood firm, securing her 10th clean sheet of the season. The victory marked Athlone’s 15th win of this historic campaign.

The Women’s Premier Division title adds to the club’s growing list of honours won by this great team, which also features last year’s Women’s FAI Cup triumph and consecutive President’s Cup victories. Ciaran Kilduff’s squad now sets their sights on completing a domestic double, as they prepare to face Shelbourne once again in the Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup Final on October 20th at Tallaght Stadium, kicking off at 3pm.

Madison Gibson Wins WPD September POTM Award

Written by Admin on October 4, 2024. Posted in News, Women's.

Athlone Town’s Madison Gibson was voted as the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division Player Of The Month for September.

The American Forward has been in excellent form, also netting a stunning free kick during the recent 3-3 draw against Shamrock Rovers.

With just two games remaining in the season, Athlone hold the top spot in the title race, with Gibson playing a pivotal role in making Ciaran Kilduff’s side the team to beat.

Madie is a very versatile player, whether she has plays out on the wing or up front, the American has been hugely influential in their attacking play with her direct running, precise passing and clincial finishing.

Gibson has taken on a leadership role in this team and has delivered when it has mattered most in big games, socring crucial goals. Filling in the voids after some high profile departures from the team during the season.

As the league title race reaches its climax and the Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup final approaches, Gibson will be aiming to build on this monthly award with even more accolades in the weeks ahead.

She fended off competiton from club-mate Brenda Tabe and Shelbourne’s Kate Mooney to win the prize.

LOI Academy Cup Final Dates Confirmed

Written by Admin on September 26, 2024. Posted in Academy, News.

LOI Academy Cup Final Dates Confirmed

The dates and venues for this year’s EA Sports LOI Academy Cup Finals have been confirmed. Anthony Fay’s WU17 and WU19 sides have progressed to each of their respective Cup Finals.

EA Sports WU17 LOI Cup Final

Athlone Town v Shamrock Rovers

Athlone Town Stadium

Saturday, October 19th

Kick-off: 3pm

EA Sports WU19 LOI Cup Final

Shelbourne FC v Athlone Town

Tolka Park

Sunday, October 13th

Kick-off: 3pm

Admission to all finals is €5 but with children free.

Best of luck to both sides!

ATAFC Participate In Inaugural Walking Football Festival

Written by Admin on September 16, 2024. Posted in News.

Over the weekend, the inaugural League of Ireland Walking Football Festival took place at the National Sports Indoor Centre in Abbotstown.

There were nine League of Ireland Clubs represented at the Festival which included Athlone Town, Bohemians, Bray Wanderers, Cork City, Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne FC, Sligo Rovers, Waterford FC, and Wexford FC.

The Town put on a terrific showing going through their eight games unbeaten and scoring sixteen points for 4 wins and 4 draws which earned them the runners up spot as Shelbourne claimed the title with 18 points from their 5 wins and three draws.

Congratulations to all the lads and indeed to all who took part in this excellent event.

Athlone Town were ably represented by Standing (L-R): Aidan Hand, David Dully, Eamon Gavin, Padric Igoe, Gerry McHugh.
Kneeling (L-R): Anthony Monaghan, Joe Curley, John Egan, Derek Wallace

Away Supporter Information

Written by Admin on September 11, 2024. Posted in News, Supporter Information.

Away Supporter Information

This guide offers advice to any supporters travelling to Athlone Town Stadium on match nights.

Tickets 🎫
Tickets must be purchased in advance of arrival at the ground. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

Stadium Information 🏟

Eircode: N37 P7D7

Athlone Town Stadium is located just off exit 10 on the M6 motorway.
1.5km from Athlone Train Station and Athlone Bus Station. Approximately a 20 minute walk.
Away Supporters are located at the end of the Main Stand. (HIGHLIGHTED BELOW)

Parking 🅿️

There is strictly no parking inside the stadium for away supporters.
Parking can be found in the surrounding areas of the stadium (HIGHLIGHTED BELOW)

Pubs 🍻
The Olive Bar
The Olive Bar is located 850m from the ground (12 minute walk)

Eircode: N37 EF68

The Bounty

The Bounty is located 1.3km from the ground (18 minute walk)

Eircode: N37 K0T9

Flags & Banners 🏴

Flags & Banners are most welcome in Athlone Town Stadium; however, they are not allowed to cover any sponsorship signage. If they are found to be covering these sponsored signs, the owner will be asked to move it to a designated area.

We encourage supporters to place their flags up along the back of the stand, (HIGHLIGHTED BELOW).

Supporters are also asked not to use any tape to secure their banners to the railings; cable ties or string is preferred.

Facilities 🚻

Two separate sets of men’s and women’s restrooms are located at each end of the stand.
A kiosk located behind the stand serves tea, coffee, snacks, and hot food.
Wheelchair accessible viewing area is located on the far left-hand side of the stand down at the front facing the pitch (HIGHLIGHTED BELOW). Wheelchair carparking can be reserved by emailing secretary@athlonetownafc.ie

Additional information ℹ️

Alcohol is prohibited in the ground. Any alcohol will be taken and disposed of prior to entry. There is no smoking permitted in the Main Stand.

Security: Bag checks and security screening may be conducted upon entry. Please review the stadium’s prohibited items list to avoid any complications. Anyone found in possession of pyrotechnics will be refused entry to the ground.

Supporter Liaison Officer ℹ️

If you have any queries, feel free to reach out to Adam Lee on the following platforms:

X: @ATAFCSLO

Email: slo@athlonetownafc.ie

Men’s Match Preview: Bray Wanderers

Written by Admin on August 23, 2024. Posted in News.

Date: 23^rd of August 2024

Kick-off: 7.45pm

Venue: Athlone Town Stadium

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this much-anticipated match.

Athlone come into the game just two points shy of last year’s season total for points gained. Last time out Bray beat Athlone 1-0 and Athlone went on to pick up points in six of the seven fixtures.

Bray who are without a game last week will be rearing to go in this game to cement their playoff hopes this season.

Coming into the game AthloneTownAFC.ie spoke to manager Dario Castelo and he gave his thoughts on the fixture.

“We come into this game after getting a very important result in a difficult game in the cup. Everyone worked well together, we never gave up an this Friday, we have another difficult game where we know we must get a result to continue our great form this season.”

Team News

Athlone Town AFC have a couple of injury concerns, Enda Minogue is still returning to play gradually, and the exciting Jamar Campion Hinds is still struggling with injury.

Bray Wanderers FC arw without Defender Evan Osam is ruled out. Striker Cristian Magerusan, midfielder Shane Griffin, and defender Jamie Duggan are all rated doubtful.

Past Encounters

The first game this season finished 3-0 to Bray, Athlone were not at the races on that occasion. The home fixture for the town following that saw Athlone victorious on that winning 2-1 thanks to a Dean Ebbe brace. In June it was the Seagulls who took the spoils that to a Magerusan penalty which was the only goal of the game.

Key Players to Watch

For Athlone Town AFC, he’s finally here Peter McGregor arrived in style last week and will be looking to add to his debut goal last week.

Bray Wanderers Peter Grogan score in the first fixture and he has seven goals already this season which is an excellent return for young forward.

Match Tickets
Tickets for the game can be purchased by clicking here.
Adults €15 Concessions €10 Children €5

Live Coverage:

The game will be streamed live on LOITV at the below link. Individual match passes can be purchased for €5 or viewers can purchase a season pass which will give them access to all games across the League of Ireland.

ATHLONE TOWN V BRAY WANDERERS (loitv.ie)

Referee Team
Referee: Referee: Glen Geraghty
1st Assistant Referee: Darren Corcoran
2nd Assistant Referee: Dylan Redmond
4th Official: Eoghan O’Shea

Supporter Information: RSC, Waterford

Written by Admin on August 14, 2024. Posted in News, Supporter Information.

Supporter Information: RSC, Waterford

This guide offers advice for any Athlone Town supporters travelling to Waterford FC on Friday night.

Stadium Information 🏟

Kick-off: 7.45pm

Eircode: X91 AE79

The Waterford Regional Sports Centre (RSC) is located in the Kilbarry area of Waterford City.
Approx 3km from Waterford Train Station and Waterford Bus Station.
Away Supporters are located in Blocks A + B of the “New Stand” and in the Terrace section adjoining. (YELLOW)
Away supporter entrance is on the SuperValu side of the ground. (RED)

Parking 🅿️

There is strictly no parking inside the stadium for away supporters.
Parking can be found in the surrounding areas of the stadium (highlighted in the image below)
There is strictly no match day car parking allowed in Supermacs.

Buses 🚌

Supporter Buses will be requested to pull up in the SuperValu overflow car park next to the stadium.
Passengers to stay on board and Garda / Stewards will direct buses 1 by 1 to the away entrance turnstiles.
Buses will return to the SuperValu overflow car park until Half Time.
At Half Time, buses will be directed back to the away entrance gates and allowed to enter the ground for post-match pick up.

Pre Match Food and Beverage Options
Food 🍟

For supporters looking to get food before entering the stadium, there are a few options all within a couple of minutes’ walk of the RSC, with McDonald’s and Supermacs in close proximity.

Pubs 🍻
The Woodman Pub in Waterford City has made themselves available to house away supporters on match day. Located in the city centre, the Woodman is a 20-minute walk to the ground (5-minute drive).

Facilities 🚻

Toilets and hot food will be available in the away section.

Additional information ℹ️

Security 🔓

Bag checks and security screening may be conducted upon entry. Please review the stadium’s prohibited items list to avoid any complications.

Flags & Banners 🏴

Flags & Banners are most welcome at The RSC; however, they are not allowed to cover any sponsorship signage. If they are found to be covering these sponsored signs, the owner will be asked to move it to a designated area. We encourage supporters to place their flags up along the back of the stand (as shown in the image below). Supporters are also asked not to use any tape to secure their banners to the railings; cable ties or string is preferred.

Supporter Liaison Officer ℹ️

If you have any queries, feel free to reach out to Adam Lee on the following platforms:

X: @ATAFCSLO

Email: slo@athlonetownafc.ie

Safe travels and enjoy the game!

Men’s Match Preview: Longford Town (H)

Written by Admin on July 12, 2024. Posted in Men's, News.

SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division: Athlone Town AFC v Longford Town

Date: July 12th, 2024

Kick-off: 7.45pm

Venue: Athlone Town Stadium

High flying Athlone Town welcome bottom of the table side Longford Town in tonight’s latest edition of the Midlands ‘El Clasico’.

Team News

Athlone Town AFC Amardo Oakley is back and available for selection for tonight’s game. Enda Minogue is still out for the next couple of weeks.

Past Encounters

The Town are unbeaten against Longford in the last eight league games. A run that strecthes back as far as May 2022. The most recent meeting was a 1-1 draw in Bishopsgate following a dramatic 3-3 draw last time here at Athlone Town Stadium where Athlone managed to comeback from 3-0 at half-time to rescue a point.

Match Tickets
Tickets for the game can be purchased by clicking here.

Live Coverage:

The game will be streamed live on LOITV. Individual match passes can be purchased for €5 or viewers can purchase a season pass which will give them access to all games across the League of Ireland.

Referee Team
Referee: Daryl Carolan
1st Assistant Referee: Richard Storey
2nd Assistant Referee: Ciaran O’Reilly
4th Official: Glen Geraghty