Skip to main content

Athlone Town AFC Latest News

Gordon Brett Added as Head Coach for 2025

December 27, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

The club are delighted to announce the appointment of Gordon Brett to work as Colin Fortune’s Head Coach with the ATAFC Senior Women’s Squad for the upcoming season. Gordon is entering his 7th season coaching at the club since his return in 20…

Colin Fortune Announces New Signing for 2025 Season

December 19, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

Colin Fortune has today announced a new signing for the 2025 Season as Izzy Groves, a central midfielder, joins the Club from London City Lionesses. Izzy Groves, grew up in Pickering, Ontario, Canada, a suburb of Toronto, as the daughter of Engl…

Colin Fortune Named As New Senior Women’s Manager

November 26, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

Athlone Town AFC are delighted to announce that Colin Fortune has been appointed as Manager of our Senior Women’s Team. Colin has a long and distinguished career as a player and in management in the League of Ireland and the Club believes that th…

ATAFC Players Pick Up Honours At PFAI Awards Night

November 24, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News, Women’s

Former Athlone Town manager Ciaran Kilduff and players Maddie Gibson, and Jesi Rossman were at The College Green Hotel in Dublin on Saturday to collect their PFA Ireland Women’s Premier Division Team of the Year 2024 medals during the PFA Ireland…

Athlone Town WU19s Clinch League Title!

November 2, 2024 | Admin | Academy, News

The Athlone Town Under-19s capped a remarkable season by winning the Tier 1 League, finishing ahead of Shelbourne FC by a 4-point margin. Over the course of the season, the team played ten matches, winning six, drawing two, and losing two. The…

Supporter Information: Play-off Final At Dalymount Park

October 31, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News, Supporter Information

Supporter Information: Play-off Final At Dalymount Here is everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s Men’s First Division Play-off Final against Bray Wanderers at Dalymount Park, kicking-off at 4pm. Tickets 🎟️ Adult Tick…

Athlone Town Are In The Play-off Final!

October 28, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Athlone Town Are In The Play-off Final! Athlone Town got the draw they needed to set up a clash with Bray Wanderers in the SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division Play-off Final, following a tough battle at Ferrycarrig Park. Dean Ebbe’s first leg …

Play-Off Semi-Final Second Leg Info

October 26, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Play-Off Semi-Final Second Leg Info Athlone Town AFC travel to Wexford on Bank Holiday Monday for the Second Leg of the SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division Play-Off Semi-Final. The sides met on Thursday last in the Athlone Town Stadium where the …

Three ATAFC Players Named In PFAI TOTY’S

October 23, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News, Women’s

Three ATAFC Players Named in PFAI TOTY’s Three Athlone Town players have been selected for the PFAI Team of the Year, as voted by the players in each league. The American duo of Jesi Rossman and Madie Gibson were named in the Women’s Premier …

Kilduff Steps Down

October 20, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

Athlone Town AFC wish to announce that Ciarán Kilduff has decided to step down from his role as Head Coach of the Athlone Town AFC Women’s team. Ciarán has been an integral to the club’s success, leading the women’s team to their first-ever Pr…

Athlone Town Qualify For Play-offs

October 18, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Athlone Town Qualify For Play-offs For a second year running, Athlone Town will feature in the First Division play-offs. The Town finished fourth in the table, with 15 wins and 10 draws from 35 games. Athlone will face Wexford FC in the Semi-F…

Roisin Molloy Wins WPD October POTM Award

October 18, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

Roisin Molloy has rounded off a remarkable SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division season by being named the Player of the Month for October. The Sligo native played in all 20 league matches, playing a key role in helping the Midlanders secure…

Katie Keane Receives First Senior International Call-up

October 17, 2024 | Admin | 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 …

Women’s FAI Cup Final: Supporters Guide

October 14, 2024 | Admin | 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. …

Athlone Town Are Women’s Premier Division Champions!

October 6, 2024 | Admin | 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 an…

Madison Gibson Wins WPD September POTM Award

October 4, 2024 | Admin | 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 Sha…

LOI Academy Cup Final Dates Confirmed

September 26, 2024 | Admin | 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 F…

ATAFC Participate In Inaugural Walking Football Festival

September 16, 2024 | Admin | 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, Bohemia…

Away Supporter Information

September 11, 2024 | Admin | 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 h…

Men’s Match Preview: Bray Wanderers

August 23, 2024 | Admin | News

Date: 23rd 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…

Supporter Information: RSC, Waterford

August 14, 2024 | Admin | 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…

Men’s Match Preview: Longford Town (H)

July 12, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division: Athlone Town AFC v Longford Town Date: July 12th, 2024 Kick-off: 7.45pm …

Men’s Match Preview: UCD (A)

July 4, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Date: 4th July 2024 Kick-off: 7.45pm Venue: UCD Bowl Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this much-anticipated match. Tonight’s match is a crucial battle for second place as The Town aims to secure a win, which would mean that we le…

Supporter Information: UCD Bowl

July 4, 2024 | Admin | News, Supporter Information

Supporter Information: UCD Bowl 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, …

Women’s Match Preview: Treaty United (H)

June 15, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

Date: 15th of June 2024 Kick-off: 7.30pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town AFC return to Women’s Premier Division action tonight, Treaty United are the visitors to Athlone Town Stadium. The game will kick off at 7.30pm. Athlone are u…

Men’s Match Preview: Bray Wanderers (A)

June 13, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Date: 13th of June 2024 Kick-off: 7.45pm Venue: Carlisle Grounds Athlone have been a real mixed bag this season. Despite being top of the form tables and beating league leaders Cork City at home, it’s their away for…

Men’s Match Report: Finn Harps (A)

June 10, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Our Senior Men travelled north to Balleybofey to take on Finn Harps on Monday 3rd June 2024. This is a tricky fixture for Athlone, having lost the last meeting in Finn Park back in Week 3 of the League of Ireland First Division. Since then, bo…

Women’s Match Preview: Cork City (A)

June 8, 2024 | Admin | News

Date: 8th of June 2024 Kick-off: 5pm Venue: Turners Cross Here is everything you need to know ahead of this much-anticipated match The league resumes for Athlone town following the international break. Ciaran Kilduff’s team come into this g…

Match Preview: Finn Harps (A)

June 2, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Pre-Match Preview: Finn Harps vs Athlone Town AFC Date: Monday 3rd of June 2024 Kick-off: 5pm Venue: Finn Park, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this much-anticipated match. Athlone come into this g…

Men’s Match Report: Cork City (H)

June 2, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Athlone Win Against League Leaders High Flying Cork City were the visitors on the 31st of May 2024 where Athlone were victorious in a 1-0 win in Athlone Town Stadium. Dario made two changes following his side’s 2–2 draw at home to UCD last …

Men’s Match Preview: Cork City (H)

May 29, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Date: 31st of May 2024 Kick-off: 7.45pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this much-anticipated match. Both teams come into this game having won two of their last five fixtures. Athlone’s last defeat came…

Women’s Match Report: Sligo Rovers (A)

May 26, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

Casey Shows Us Howe Its Done. Athlone Town won 2-0 against Sligo Rovers on the 25th of May 2024.It was an entertaining game in the Showgrounds where Athlone started brightly, and it was the visitors that hit the front first. In the 7th min…

Men’s Match Report: UCD (H)

May 25, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Athlone Extend Unbeaten Home Run with Draw UCD were the visitors on the 24th of May 2024 playing out a 2-2 draw in Athlone Town Stadium. Dario named an unchanged side from the team that drew with Longford. Ruban Candal returned to the bench…

Women’s Match Preview: Sligo Rovers (A)

May 23, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

Date: 25th of May 2024 Kick-off: 7pm Venue: The Showgrounds Athlone Town AFC return to Women’s Premier Division action tomorrow night, Sligo Rovers are the hosts as Athlone Town make the trip to the Showgrounds. Athlone have put together a …

Men’s Match Preview: UCD (H)

May 23, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Date: 24th of May 2024 Kick-off: 7.45pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this much-anticipated match. Both teams come into this game having won three of their last five fixtures. Athlone’s last defeat ca…

Men’s Match Report: Longford Town (A)

May 18, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Athlone made the short trip to Longford on the 18th of May 2024 playing out a 1-1 draw against Longford. Dario made three changes to the team that beat Bray with German Fuentes Rodriguez and Aaron Connolly returning after suspension, and Oisin…

Athlone Town AFC players recognised as Ireland’s first ever Internationals

May 17, 2024 | Admin | News

The Football Association of Ireland will now formally recognise the 1924 Ireland fixtures, including the 1924 Olympic Games matches in Paris, as the first-ever official senior international men’s matches following re-classification and approval f…

Men’s Match Preview: Longford Town (A)

May 14, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Date: 18th of May 2024 Kick-off: 7.30pm Venue: Bishopsgate Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this much-anticipated match. ‘El Classico’ seldom disappoints. Last time out, Athlone seemed to be dead and buried at half time and then so…

Women’s Match Preview: Galway United (A)

May 14, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

Date: 18th of May 2024 Kick-off: 5pm Venue: Eamon Deacy Park This is final fixture in Group D of the All-Island Cup. The FAI Cup champions take on the All-Island Cup champions part II. Both teams have taken maximum points so far in this compet…

Women’s Match Report: Wexford FC (H)

May 13, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

Kayleigh Shine’s at The Back Both teams started brightly, and it was clear it was a tense atmosphere with both teams needing a win or a least a draw. We had to wait 19 minutes for the first real chance of the game. Kate Selvin won the ball in…

Men’s Match Report: Bray Wanderers (H)

May 11, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Athlone Town Stadium Is Becoming a Fortress Athlone secured victory on the 10th of May 2024, playing out a 2-1 win against Bray. Dario made two changes to his starting eleven, which saw Jarlath Jones and Matthew Leal come in…

Women’s Match Preview: Wexford FC (H)

May 11, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

Date: 11th of May 2024 Kick-off: 7.30pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town AFC return to Women’s Premier Division action tonight, Wexford are the visitors to Athlone Town Stadium. Athlone were not in action last week, but Wexford were ve…

LOI Academy Players of the Month – April 2024

May 10, 2024 | Admin | Academy, News

LOI Academy Players of the Month – April 2024 Here are this month’s EA Sports LOI Academy Athlone Town AFC Players of the Month! Men’s U14’s – Mateusz Dziedzic A hard hitting no nonsense fullback , showing exceptional technical abilities…

Men’s Match Preview: Bray Wanderers (H)

May 9, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Date: 10th of May 2024 Kick-off: 7.45pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this much-anticipated match. Both teams come into this game having won four of their last five fixtures. Athlone’s last defeat cam…

MU14 Boys 2025 trial applications now open

May 8, 2024 | Admin | Academy, News

Athlone Town AFC are delighted to announce that we will be holding trials shortly for players born in 2011 for the upcoming league of Ireland Season Please fill in the form and we will be in touch with you shortly Sign up here

Casey Howe Wins April Goal of the Month Award

May 7, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

Following up on her Women’s Premier Division April Player of the Month award, Casey Howe has also won the April Goal of the Month award! Casey’s goal against Peamount United won the vote that took place on @leagueofireland X’s account and com…

WU17’s team make it seven wins in a row

May 7, 2024 | Admin | Academy, News

Anthony Fay’s EA Sports LOI Academy Women U17’s team have had an incredible start to their season, winning their first seven games. This fantastic run adds to the three wins The Town had at the end of last season meaning they have now had ten…

Men’s Match Report: Treaty United (A)

May 6, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Athlone Victorious In Markets Field Athlone secured victory on the 6th of May 2024 playing out a 1-0 win against Treaty. Dario made three changes to his starting eleven seeing Aaron Connolly, Jamar Campion-Hinds and Ruben Candal come int…

Supporter Information: Markets Field

May 5, 2024 | Admin | News, Supporter Information

Athlone Town fans travelling to tomorrow’s game against Treaty United at the Markets Field can purchase their tickets HERE. The advisable route for fans would be to travel via the M18 after exiting the M6 outside of Athenry as it is an easier …

Men’s Match Report: Wexford FC (A)

May 5, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Substitutes Make the Difference in Wexford Athlone rescued a draw in Ferrycarraig Park on the 3rd of May 2024 playing out a 2-2 against Wexford. Athlone started well and created a few chances in the first half could have found the fr…

Men’s Match Preview: Treaty United (A)

May 4, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Date: Monday 6th May 2024 Kick-off: 5pm Venue: Markets Fields, Limerick Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this much-anticipated match. Athlone Town have never beaten Treaty in Markets Field so it’s a difficult place to visit for the …

Casey Howe Wins April Women’s Premier Division Player of the Month Award

May 3, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

Athlone Town forward Casey Howe clinched the top spot in the April voting for the Women’s Premier Division Player of the Month, ahead of Shelbourne captain Pearl Slattery and Cork City’s Eva Mangan. The Enniskillen native scored a brace in Ath…

Men’s Match Preview: Wexford FC (A)

May 3, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Date: Friday 3rd May 2024 Kick-off: 7.45pm Venue: Ferrycarrig Park Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this much-anticipated match. Athlone Town have really started to enjoy playing in Athlone Town Stadium but it’s the away form that …

Women’s Match Report: DLR Waves (H)

April 27, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

Athlone Town Women extended their unbeaten run to four games when they overcame DLR Waves on Saturday night. The side are keeping pressure on league leaders, Galway United, who are now three points ahead in first place. Athlone were relentless…

Women’s Match Preview: DLR Waves (H)

April 27, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division: Athlone Town v DLR Waves Date: Saturday, April 27th 2024 Kick-off: 7.30pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town AFC return to Women’s Premier Division action tonight, DLR Waves are the visitors to…

Men’s Match Report: Cobh Ramblers (H)

April 27, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Ebbe’s Edge: Securing Victory with Two Dean Ebbe Goals Athlone were victorious in Athlone Town Stadium on the 26th of April 2024 winning 2-1 against Cobh Ramblers. In fairness to Cobh, they were probably the better team in the openin…

Men’s Match Preview: Cobh Ramblers (H)

April 26, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division Date: Friday 26th April 2024 Kick-off: 19:45 Venue: Athlone Town Stadium Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this much-anticipated match. Athlone Town will be looking to build on last weekend’s…

Women’s Match Report: Sligo Rovers (H)

April 20, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

The Town make it two wins from two in the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup. Athlone Town secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sligo Rovers on Saturday night, with two goals in quick succession just before halftime proving crucial to their succes…

Men’s Match Report: Kerry FC (A)

April 19, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Athlone come from behind to beat Kerry Kerry started the brighter of the two teams and had the ball in the back of the net after 3 minutes when McCarthy played the ball over the top to Kennedy Amechi who chipped the ball over the on rushing …

Men’s Match Preview: Kerry FC (A)

April 19, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division: Kerry FC vs Athlone Town AFC Date: April 19th, 2024 Kick-off: 7.45pm Venue: Mounthawk Park, Kerry Kerry FC lost their first three games of the season and have taken 9 points from the next 6 games w…

Women’s Match Preview: Sligo Rovers (H)

April 18, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

Athlone Town AFC return to Avenir Sports All-Island Cup action tonight night, Sligo Rovers are the visitors to Athlone Town Stadium in a game under the lights, kicking off at 7:30pm. Athlone have started the competition in great form, coming f…

Women’s Match Report: Peamount United (H)

April 14, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s | No Comments

Howe Good Is Casey? Athlone Town AFC 3-1 Peamount United Casey Howe was the star of the show as Athlone Town AFC played Peamount United live on TG4. The wind was a factor in early part of the game, but it was a dry evening in Athlon…

Men’s Match Report: Finn Harps (H)

April 13, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Athlone Home Form Is Growing Athlone have only lost two of the last ten league games at home and are undefeated in the five home games so far in 2024. They have taken ten of their twelve points in Athlone Town Stadium this season. In a night tha…

ATAFC honour Liam Gaffey with stand in his name

April 12, 2024 | Admin | News

In a heartfelt tribute to a devoted volunteer and long-time supporter, Athlone Town AFC is proud to announce the renaming of its main stand at the Athlone Town Stadium in honour of Club President Liam Gaffey. This honour regiginises Liam’s unwave…

Women’s Match Preview: Peamount United FC (H)

April 12, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division: Athlone Town v Peamount United Date: Saturday 13th April 2024 Kick-off: 7.35pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Town AFC return to Women’s Premier Division action tomorrow night, Peamount United t…

Men’s Match Preview: Finn Harps FC (H)

April 12, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division: Athlone Town AFC v Finn Harps Date: Friday, April 12th 2024 Kick-off: 7:45pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium Finn Harps have started the league campaign the better of the two teams and with the kick-off sche…

Athlone Players Welcomed Home After Euro WU19 Qualification

April 11, 2024 | Admin | Academy, News, Women’s

The Republic of Ireland squad were welcomed home at Dublin Airport last night after qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Under-19 European Championships! Athlone Town players Katie Keane, Hazel Donegan, Aoife Murphy-O’Connor and Mary Philips all fe…

Men’s Match Report: Bray Wanderers (A)

April 6, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News | No Comments

Bray Wanderers 3-0 Athlone Town AFC Friday 5th April 2024 Athlone Hand Bray Three Points It Athlone who started the brighter of the two teams and the Seagulls did not have to wait too long to take the lead and it came after a crazy few minu…

Men’s Match Preview: Bray Wanderers (A)

April 4, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division: Bray Wanderers vs Athlone Town AFC Date: April 5th, 2024 Kick-off: 7.45pm &nb…

LOI Academy Players of the Month – March 2024

April 4, 2024 | Admin | Academy, News | No Comments

LOI Academy Players of the Month – March 2024 Here are this month’s EA Sports LOI Academy Athlone Town AFC Players of the Month! Men’s U14 – Kevin Kilduff Kevin Kilduff is a rising star in the Athlone Town AFC ranks. His has exceptional …

Supporter Information: Carlisle Grounds

April 4, 2024 | Admin | News, Supporter Information

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 pu…

Men’s Match Report: Treaty United (H)

April 2, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News | No Comments

Athlone Town AFC 1-0 Treaty United FC Monday, April 1st 2024 – 17:00 Athlone Town Stadium Athlone Return to Winning Ways Athlone returned to winning ways against Treaty United in Athlone Town Stadium. A changed kick off time of 5pm so a smaller…

Men’s Match Preview: Treaty United (H)

March 31, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News | No Comments

SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division: Athlone Town AFC vs Treaty United Date: Monday, April 1st, 2024 Kick-off: 5pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium Last time out in Athlone Town Stadium having trailed 3-0 at half time to Longford, Athlone showed fi…

Women’s Match Report: Shelbourne FC (H)

March 31, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s | No Comments

Gibson Super Strike Seals a Draw Athlone Town AFC and Shelbourne is growing into a rivalry for the ages. Shelbourne have dominated this fixture in previous years but there hasn’t been much to separate them in the last twelve months. There is a g…

Men’s Match Report: Cork City (A)

March 29, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

City Do Enough To Win In Turner’s Cross German Fuentes and Carl Mujaguzi returned to the starting line-up following their return from international duty and Mathew Leal came into the team for his first league appearance of the 2024 season. But i…

Men’s International Round-Up

March 29, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News | No Comments

Following international call ups we welcome back Carl Mujaguzi and German Fuentes Rodriguez to the squad this week. Carl on his maiden call-up for the Uganda national team made the bench for both friendlies against Ghana and Comoros. Speaking …

Women’s Match Preview: Shelbourne FC (H)

March 29, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s | No Comments

Women’s Premier Division Date: 30th March 2024 Kick-off: 7.30pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium, Athlone Athlone Town vs Shelbourne has become one of the must-see games on the fixture list in recent seasons. Both teams have faced each other in the…

Men’s Match Preview: Cork City (A)

March 29, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News | No Comments

SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division: Cork City vs Athlone Town AFC Date: March 29th, 2024 Kick-off: 7.45pm Venue: Turner’s Cross, Cork Having trailed 3-0 at half time Athlone showed fight and determination to come back and clinch a draw but fa…

ATAFC WU19’s Fantastic Start To The Season

March 25, 2024 | Admin | Academy, News

Anthony Fay’s side have had the best start possible to their EA Sports WU19 campaign. The Town have played four games, won four, scored ten goals and conceded none. The wins so far have come against Galway United, DLR Waves, Shamrock Rovers (w…

Match Report: Glentoran FC 2-5 ATAFC

March 24, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

Athlone start All-Island Cup campaign with statement victory over NIFL double winners Glentoran. Athlone Started the brighter of the two teams and put early pressure on the Glentoran defence. They broke the deadlock after five minutes when Gilli…

Match Preview: Glentoran Women vs Athlone Town AFC

March 23, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

All-Island Cup Group D Date: Sunday, March 24th 2024 Kick-off: 4.30pm Venue: Blanchflower Stadium, Belfast (BT4 2HP) Ciaran Kilduff’s side come into this game after a mixed bag of results lately. Having been on a high after winning the Preside…

Match Report: Athlone Town AFC 3-3 Longford Town FC

March 23, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News | No Comments

Athlone Come From Three Down to Snatch a Draw Football is full of clichés such as “goals win games”, “He’s scored too early”, “If it was on target, it would have been a goal” but the best one to describe El Classico tonight was “It was a game …

Three ATAFC Players Called Up to WU19 National Squad

March 22, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s | No Comments

Congratulations to Mary Philips, Katie Keane, and Hazel Donegan who were recently called up to the Ireland Women’s Under-19 squad for their upcoming UEFA Round 2 Euro Qualifiers next month! The Girls in Green will take on: Iceland on April …

Match Preview: v Longford Town

March 21, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News | No Comments

SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division: Athlone Town AFC vs Longford Town Date: March 22nd 2024 Kick-off: 7.45pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium Longford have had three games fall foul to the weather so far this season. They will eagerly loo…

One Hundred Years On: ATAFC FAI Cup Success

March 17, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

One hundred years ago today, Athlone Town AFC won it’s first major honour. March 17th, 1924. Back then, the competition was named the Free State Cup, which served as the precursor to the FAI Cup. Athlone’s opponents in the final at Dalymount …

Supporter Liaison Officer Appointed

March 15, 2024 | Admin | News

Athlone Town AFC have appointed Adam Lee as the club’s Supporter Liaison Officer for the 2024 season. The Supporter Liaison Officer’s role is to act as a bridge between supporters and their football club and to ensure that fans have the best …

All-Island Cup Fixtures Confirmed

March 13, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

The fixtures for the 2024 All-Island Cup Group Stage have been confirmed with the first round of games set to kick-off on Saturday, March 23rd. The competition, which began last year involves 16 senior women’s teams in total. 11 from the Leagu…

Two ATAFC Players Receive International Call-ups

March 9, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Congratulations to Carl Mujaguzi and German Fuentes Rodriguez who have been selected for their countries upcoming international fixtures! Swedish-raised Carl has recieved his maiden call-up to the country of his birth, Uganda ahead of their i…

Match Report: ATAFC 1-1 Kerry FC

March 9, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Hand Saves Athlone Blushes Are Kerry starting to become a bogey team for Athlone? The team from the Kingdom love the trip to the midlands. Athlone made one change from the Finn Harps defeat with Gideon Tetteh coming in for Noah van Geenen. …

Match Preview: v Galway United

March 8, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division: Athlone Town AFC vs Galway United Date: March 9th, 2024 Kick-off: 7.30pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium We are finally here. The season kicks off this Saturday with Athlone Town taking on Galway U…

Match Preview: v Kerry FC

March 7, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

SSE Airtricity League Men’s First Division: Athlone Town AFC v Kerry FC Date: March 8th, 2024 Kick-off: 7.45pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium Can Kerry repeat what they done last May and add to their solitary victory in Senior Football? …

Athlone Town Win Successive President’s Cups

March 2, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

Athlone Town AFC are the President’s Cup Champions again. FAI Cup Winners Athlone beat League Champions Peamount United 3-0 in front of a large crowd today in Athlone Town Stadium. The weather was a factor in the build-up, but it had cleared …

Match Report: Finn Harps 2-0 ATAFC

March 1, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Harps Find Success Athlone continue to find the trip to Finn Park a tricky fixture. With a lot of games falling foul of the weather it will be the Harps fans who will be the happier with how this game played out. Both teams certainly have an …

Match Preview: v Finn Harps

February 29, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News | 1 Comment

SSE Airtricity League Men’s First Division: Finn Harps v Athlone Town AFC Date: March 1st, 2024 Kick-off: 7.45pm Venue: Finn Park, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal Both teams started the campaign with a win and a draw and will be hoping to kee…

Our 2024 Signings So Far

February 29, 2024 | adam | Men’s, News

Weeks after the 2023 season has come to an end, preparations for the 2024 season are already underway. Here is a brief review on all of our current squad’s to date: Senior Men’s Players Jamar Campion-Hinds Ruben Candal Aaron Connoll…

Match Preview: v Peamount United

February 27, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

President’s Cup Final: Athlone Town AFC v Peamount United Date: March 2nd 2024 Kick-off: 5pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium Preseason preparations complete, the curtain raiser for the 2024 season is just days away. Peamount United, 2023 …

Match Report: Cobh Ramblers 3-3 ATAFC

February 25, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Cobh Comeback Clinches Draw The match truly was a game of two halves, with Athlone shining brighter initially. Athlone looked dangerous on the attack and found the front 25 minutes in. Following Jarlath Jones’s throw-in, Jamal Ibrahim carved out…

Match Preview: v Cobh Ramblers

February 22, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division: Cobh Ramblers v Athlone Town AFC Date: February 23rd, 2024 Kick-off: 7.45pm Venue: Turner’s Cross, Cork Following on from an opening weekend win for Athlone they make the “shortened” trip to Cork f…

Match Report: ATAFC 3-0 Wexford FC

February 17, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Athlone Town Begin Season With A Bang In what was a damp night in Athlone Town Stadium, Athlone Town turned in a wonderful performance on the season opener. Athlone Town started the brighter of the two teams and had a lot of the possession in th…

Match Preview: v Treaty United

February 17, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

Pre-Season Friendly: Athlone Town AFC vs Treaty United Date: February 17th 2024 Kick-off: 2pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium Preseason preparations are well underway for both sides and this is another step in the right direction. Ciar…

Match Preview: v Wexford FC

February 16, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division: Athlone Town AFC v Wexford FC Date: February 16th, 2024 Kick-off: 7.45pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium As the excitement builds up for the season opener between Athlone Town AFC and Wexford FC, we ar…

A Look Back in Time: Athlone Town AFC’s Historic First Official Game

February 9, 2024 | Admin | News

February 9th, 1887 – A day etched in the annals of Irish football history, marking the debut of Athlone Town AFC on the footballing stage. In a friendly encounter that pitted the newly formed club against Castlerea FC of Co. Roscommon, the teams …

Athlone Town AFC are delighted to announce ‘Football For All’ initiative

February 7, 2024 | Admin | News

Special Announcement At Athlone Town AFC, we believe football is for everyone. In our ongoing efforts to make our games more accessible and enjoyable for all fans, we are thrilled to announce an exclusive offer for our community members who are wh…

2024 Home and Away kits launched

February 7, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News, Women’s

We were delighted to launch our new Home and Away kits at today’s League of Ireland launch at Vicar Street in Dublin. Laurie Ryan represented the all black new home kit at the Women’s Premier Division launch with Senior Women’s manager Ciaran …

TG4 confirm fixtures for live broadcast

February 6, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

TG4 have announced that they will start off the 2024 SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division season by showing four games on free-to-air television. One of which involves Athlone Town against last season’s league winners, Peamount United. Satu…

Match Preview: v Shamrock Rovers u20s

February 6, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Permanent TSB LFA Senior Cup: Athlone Town AFC vs Shamrock Rovers u20s Date: Tuesday, February 6th 2024 Kick-off: 7.45pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium The final groupstage game of the Permanent TSB LFA Senior Cup takes place tonight, a win for The…

Match Preview: v Bohemian FC

February 2, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

Pre-Season Friendly: Athlone Town AFC vs Bohemian FC Date and Time: Saturday, February 3rd 2024 Kick-off: 2pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium This weekend is the first game for the 2023 FAI Cup Champions Athlone Town AFC as they prepar…

Match Preview: v Longford Town

January 30, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Permanent TSB LFA Senior Cup: Athlone Town AFC vs Longford Town Date and Time: Tuesday, January 30th 2024 Kick-off: 7.45pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium The first El Clasico of the year takes place tonight at Athlone Town Stadium. Al…

Match Preview: v Shelbourne FC

January 26, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Pre-Season Friendly: Athlone Town AFC vs Shelbourne FC Date and Time: Saturday, January 27th 2024 Kick-off: 6pm Venue: Athlone Town Stadium This weekend, the stage is set for Athlone Town AFC prepares to face off against Shelbourne…

Women’s President’s Cup Details Confirmed

January 18, 2024 | adam | News, Women’s

The 2024 Women’s President’s Cup has been confirmed to take place between Athlone Town and Peamount United at Athlone Town Stadium on Saturday, March 2nd, kicking off at 5pm. The game will see last season’s SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Divis…

Dynamic Duo Return for the Upcoming Season

January 12, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

Athlone Town AFC is proud to announce that Kate Slevin and Shauna Brennan have both re-signed with the club for the upcoming season. Kate Slevin, with her unmatched work rate and strategic understanding of the game, has been an integral part o…

Campion Hinds and Van Geenen Return for 2024

January 12, 2024 | Admin | Men’s, News

Athlone Town AFC are delighted to announce that Jamar Campion Hinds and Noah Van Geenen have both agreed to extend their stay with the club for the upcoming season. Jamar, known for his skillful play and finishing ability, has been a key playe…

Muireann Devaney Departs Athlone Town AFC

January 12, 2024 | Admin | News, Women’s

It is with a mix of gratitude and best wishes that Athlone Town Football Club announces the departure of Muireann Devaney from our team. As Muireann moves on to embrace new challenges with her new club, we reflect on her time at Athlone Town with…

New Youth Training Academy Launched

January 4, 2024 | adam | Academy, News

Athlone Town AFC is proud to announce the expansion of its Youth Academy, introducing a comprehensive training and competition program for young football enthusiasts aged 6 to 14 years, set to commence in the coming weeks. The Athlone Town AF…

Pre-Season Friendlies Confirmed

December 30, 2023 | adam | Men’s, News

We are happy to announce that our Men’s Senior team will welcome League of Ireland Premier Division opposition to the Athlone Town Stadium in two pre-season friendlies next month as we look forward to the 2024 season. On Saturday 13th January …

Kerryanne Brown signs for Athlone Town AFC

December 22, 2023 | adam | News, Women’s

We are absolutely delighted to confirm that Kerryanne Brown has joined Athlone Town A.F.C. At 20 years of age, Kerryanne has already made her mark with over 70 appearances in the NI Premiership and has proudly represented the Republic of Irel…

Ruban Candal signs for Athlone Town AFC

December 22, 2023 | adam | Men’s, News

Athlone Town AFC is thrilled to announce the signing of the highly-talented Portuguese international player, Ruban Candal. The 20-year-old dynamo, who primarily operates as a left winger and attacking midfielder, brings with him an impressive…

Athlone Town AFC players selected on Women’s TOTY

December 18, 2023 | adam | News, Women’s

The Athlone Town women’s team ended the season on a high following the dramatic victory in the FAI Women’s Cup last month, adding to their President’s Cup win at the start of the year. During the recent PFA Ireland Awards for 2023, Dana Scheri…

Dana Scheriff picks up TOTY & Golden Boot at LOIW Awards

December 18, 2023 | adam | News, Women’s

It was a year to remember for Dana Scheriff scored a brace at this year’s end of season awards. In just her second season at The Town, she earned herself a place in the Women’s Premier Division Team of the Year and won the league’s Golden Boot aw…

ATAFC’S Mary Philips named LOI Academy WU17 Player of the Year

December 18, 2023 | adam | Academy, News

Congratulations to Athlone Town AFC’s u17 Women’s player Mary Philips who was named the League of Ireland’s Women’s under 17 Player of the Year. Here she is collecting her award at last month’s highest ever attended FAI Cup men’s final at the Avi…

2024 Fixtures Announced

December 15, 2023 | adam | Men’s, News, Women’s

The 2024 SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division and the SSE Airtricty Women’s Premier Division fixtures have been released. Our Senior Men’s will take on Wexford FC on the opening day of the season on Friday, February 16th at Athlone Town Stadium…

New Leinster Senior Cup Format Introduced

December 7, 2023 | adam | Men’s, News

The draw for the PTSB Leinster Senior Cup has taken place. There will be four groups of four teams in the new layout for the competition. We have been drawn into Group B along with Maynooth University Town, Longford Town and Shamrock Rovers. The …

Player Development LTI Applications Now Open

December 4, 2023 | adam | News

Athlone Town AFC have announced a start date for the Player Development course. The Local Training Initiative in association with the LWETB is due to start on the 2nd October with applications now open through the FETCH Courses Website. T…

Athlone Town are Women’s FAI Cup Champions!

November 21, 2023 | adam | News, Women’s

Athlone Town AFC emerged as the champions of the Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup in a thrilling and unpredictable final at Tallaght Stadium on Sunday evening. In a captivating cup final that concluded 2-2 after extra time, Athlone sealed their h…