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)

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!

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.

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!

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

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!

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

Stadium Information 🏟

Kick-off: 7.45pm

Eircode:

Clonskeagh Road is best to access The UCD Bowl, use AIB Bank Clonskeagh Road as a GPS landmark.

Pre Match Food and Beverage Options
Food 🍟

Food available at The Student Centre and drinks at The Clubhouse Bar. Both are a  three minute walk from The UCD Bowl.

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.

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!

Supporter Information: Carlisle Grounds

This guide offers advice for any Athlone Town supporters travelling to Bray Wanderers on Friday night.

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

Stadium Information 🏟

The away end is directly in front of the turnstiles. Bray Wanderers have no issues with people going over to the sheltered stand if the weather takes a turn for the worse.

Parking 🅿️

There’s plenty of parking spaces on the streets around the ground. The Bray seafront also has plenty of car parking spaces, and there should be no issues with finding a spot.

Food 🍟

There’s a small shop in the ground which will have tea, sweets, koka noodles, as well as a burrito bar for those looking for some hot food, with chips served also. There are some restaurants located on the Bray seafront, which is just a stone’s throw away from the stadium.

Additional Information ℹ️

Security

There is a no bag policy enforced at the Carlisle Grounds. Anyone that brings bags with them will be asked to leave them in the shop beside the turnstiles, where they can be collected after the game. Random security searches will take place upon entry to the stadium.

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!