Anthony Pyne

Roisin Molloy of Athlone Town in action against Heiða Ragney Viðarsdóttir, left, and Kristín Dís Árnadóttir of Breidablik during the UEFA Women's Champions League Second Qualifying Round semi-final match between Breidablik and Athlone Town at Sportpark Sc

Women's Champions League: Breidablik 3-1 Athlone Town

Athlone Town have been beaten by Icelandic champions Breidablik in the Champions League qualifiers Round 2 semi-final. Read back on how it unfolded.

Soccer • 27 Aug 25

Hannah Waesch poses for a portrait during the Athlone Town UWCL portrait session at Athlone Town Stadium in Westmeath

Athlone inspired by community spirit - Waesch

From Texas to Athlone Town, it's been a year of change for Hannah Waesch, but the midfielder says she's feeling right at home ahead of the midlanders' Champions League Round 2 qualifier semi-final against Breidablik on Wednesday (12pm kick-off).

Soccer • 26 Aug 25

Referee Vassilis Fotias shows a red card to Matthew Fitzpatrick of Linfield during the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield at Tolka Park in Dublin

Linfield boss Healy frustrated by ref calls at Tolka

Linfield manager David Healy was left bemused and frustrated by the performance of Greek referee Vassilis Fotias during his team's 3-1 loss to Shelbourne in the Conference League play-off first leg at Tolka Park last night.

Soccer • 22 Aug 25

Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien is interviewed for RTÉ before the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield at Tolka Park in Dublin.

Shels boss O'Brien: 'It's still all to play for'

Joey O'Brien kept his feet on the ground after Shelbourne's 3-1 win against Linfield in the first leg of their Conference League play-off, warning: "It's still all to play for."

Soccer • 22 Aug 25

Matt Healy of Shamrock Rovers in action against Ardit Deliu of Ballkani during the UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round first leg match between Ballkani and Shamrock Rovers at Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, Kosovo

Conference League qualifiers: All you need to know

Shamrock Rovers welcome Kosovan side Ballkani to Tallaght, while St Pat's are in Istanbul to take on Besiktas. We look ahead to both Conference League third-round qualifier second legs.

Soccer • 14 Aug 25

Women's Champions League: ZNK Agram 0-3 Athlone Town

After their destruction of Cardiff City, Athlone Town have swept past Croatian champions Agram to keep their Champions League hopes alive. Read back on how it unfolded.

Soccer • 02 Aug 25

Josh Fitzpatrick of Cork City, hidden, celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Cork City and Galway United at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Friday's Premier Division results & reports

Bohemians have lost to Drogheda United and Cork City have beaten Galway United in tonight's two top-tier games. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 01 Aug 25

30 July 2025; Athlone Town manager Colin Fortune speaks to his players after the UEFA Women's Champions League First Qualifying Round semi-final match between Cardiff City and Athlone Town at Athlone Town Stadium in Westmeath. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sp

Preview: Athlone out to claim famous European victory

Athlone Town play host to Croatian side Agram in their quest to go a step further in the Champions League.

Soccer • 02 Aug 25

The Athlone Town team before the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Athlone Town and Wexford at Athlone Town Stadium in Westmeath.

Preview: Athlone target Champions League breakthrough

Athlone Town will attempt to make a little bit of Champions League history this week as European football returns to Lissywollen for the first time in 42 years.

Soccer • 30 Jul 25

8 March 2025; Kelly Brady of Athlone Town celebrates with teammates after scoring her side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Athlone Town and Wexford at Athlone Town Stadium in Westmeath. Photo by Thomas Flinko

Fortune sounds rallying cry for Athlone's Euro return

Excitement is building in Athlone as a club with a storied European tradition returns to the big stage.

Soccer • 29 Jul 25