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Dana Scheriff of Athlone Town, front, celebrates after scoring her side's first goal during the 2026 Women's President's Cup final match between Athlone Town and Shelbourne at Athlone Town Stadium in Westmeath.

Athlone seek stability after turbulent period of success

The structure at Athlone Town "is not stable" according to former manager Colin Fortune, despite the club's CEO insisting a structured process is underway to identify a fourth manager for the women's team in less than two years

Soccer • 05 Apr

Shels captian Pearl Slattery is presented with the Cup by President Higgins

Clancy and Shine lead Shels to President's Cup victory

Shelbourne got their hands on the first silverware of the season and took bragging rights in an enthralling end-to-end Women's President's Cup encounter under the watchful eye of new WNT team boss, Carla Ward.

Soccer • 01 Mar 25

Kate Mooney (C) is mobbed after finding the net against Athlone Town

Shels ride the storm to hammer Athlone in cup final

Kate Mooney and Noelle Murray both scored twice as Shelbourne tamed Storm Ashley to hammer Athlone Town 6-1 in the Women's FAI Cup final.

Soccer • 21 Oct 24

Women's FAI Cup: Athlone Town 1-6 Shelbourne recap

It's part three of the FAI Women's Cup final trilogy on Sunday as Shelbourne and Athlone Town collide once again at Tallaght Stadium, follow the action with James Fenton.

Soccer • 20 Oct 24

Pearl Slattery (L) and Laurie Ryan are gunning for cup glory

Preview: Athlone & Shels set for part three of trilogy

It's part three of a Sports Direct FAI Women's Cup final trilogy on Sunday as Shelbourne and Athlone Town collide once again at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 20 Oct 24

Charlie Lyons scored his first goal for Cork City in the win

Lyons heads Cork to victory over Athlone

Courtesy of a headed Charlie Lyons goal, Cork City maintained their 100% winning record at Turner's Cross this season by overcoming Athlone Town on a 1-0 scoreline.

Soccer • 29 Mar 24

Karl Fitzsimons of Wexford (l) in action against Mark Birrane of Athlone Town

Recap: FAI Cup wins for Shelbourne and Athlone Town

Read how it all unfolded on a night when 15 goals were scored in the two games

Soccer • 28 Aug 20

Independent consultants for Athlone and Waterford

The FAI has announced the appointment of independent consultants to oversee the ongoing situations at Waterford United and Athlone Town.

Soccer • 10 Jun 16

The FAI was unhappy that Athlone gave such late notice for the cancellation

FAI orders review into Athlone Town circumstances

The Football Association of Ireland has ordered an independent review into the circumstances surrounding Athlone Town’s failure to fulfil a fixture against Waterford last Friday.

Soccer • 06 Jun 16

Athlone Town FC