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Reece Webb opened the scoring for Wexford at the start of a play-off clinching win

First Division wrap: Wexford book play-off spot

Wexford secured their place in the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division promotion play-offs after a 2-1 away win over Kerry at Mounthawk Park.

Soccer • 06 Oct 23

Ronan Coughlan (Waterford) and Luke Browne (Wexford) do battle in Friday night's SSE Airtricity Men's First Division fixture

First Division wrap: Waterford held, Galway hit six

SSE Airtrictiy Men's First Division champions Galway United continued their title celebrations on Friday night, with a 6-0 hammering of Athlone Town at Eamon Deacy Park.

Soccer • 29 Sep 23

Holders Derry advance with routine Cup win over Athlone

Derry City began their defence of the Sports Direct FAI Cup with a comfortable victory over Athlone Town, at a sunkissed Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 23 Jul 23

Laurie Ryan celebrates her side's penalty shootout victory in this year's Women's President's Cup against Shelbourne

Chance meeting key for Ryan to reignite soccer career

Athlone Town's Laurie Ryan on a sliding door moment that saw her return to soccer after a gap of eight years.

Soccer • 18 Jul 23

Kilduff succeeds Hewitt at Athlone Town

Former League of Ireland star Ciarán Kilduff has been appointed manager of the Athlone Town women's team.

Soccer • 27 Jun 23

Mia Dodd, right, and Niamh Prior celebrate after helping Bohs to a victory over Athlone

Dodd the hero as Bohs edge Athlone thriller

Bohemians leapfrogged Galway United into fourth place thanks to a Mia Dodd double and a Sarah Rowe strike as the Gypsies continue to cling onto the title-chasing top three.

Soccer • 20 May 23

Women's Premier Division: Five set to challenge

Up to five clubs could challenge for the Women's Premier Division as the new season gets set to begin. Here Game Of Two Halves look at the positives and negatives of the leading sides.

Soccer • 04 Mar 23

Emily Corbet scooped the top gong at the WNL awards

Double delight for Athlone at WNL awards

There was double delight for Athlone Town as the 2022 SSE Airtricity Women's National League Awards as Emily Corbet claimed the Player of the Year award, while Tommy Hewitt was named Manager of the Year.

Soccer • 24 Nov 22

Jessie Stapleton bundles home the first goal

Hewitt fumes as 'officials didn't do their job'

Athlone Town boss Tommy Hewitt could not hide his frustration after his side's EVOKE.ie FAI Cup final defeat to Shelbourne, fuming at crucial decisions that failed to go the midlanders' way.

Soccer • 06 Nov 22

Jessie Stapleton scores Shelbourne's opening goal

FAI Women's Cup final recap: Shelbourne 2-0 Athlone

Shelbourne have completed the double with a cup final victory over Athlone Town at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 06 Nov 22

Maddie Gibson with the match ball after her hat-trick against Wexford Youths

Athlone's Maddison Gibson living the American dream

Maddison Gibson has had an intriguing career, starting off playing college soccer with Monmouth University before taking a sharp turn into the unknown when she joined Lithuania's strongest club FC Gintra. Now she's dreaming of cup glory with Athlone Town.

Soccer • 04 Nov 22

Athlone beat Bohs but have to settle for second

Despite an impressive 2-1 victory over Bohemians, some of the Athlone players had their head in their hands at Dalymount as the news filtered through from Ferrycarrig park that Shelbourne had been crowned league champions for the 2022 season.

Soccer • 29 Oct 22

thlone Town players including Jessica Hennessy, centre, celebrate their side's second goal, scored by Gillian Keenan against Wexford

Updated WNL round-up: Shels and chasing pack close on Wexford

Shelbourne kept in touch with Wexford Youths at the top of the Women's National League after a 2-1 victory over Cork City at Tolka Park, while Peamount United and Athlone Town earned wins to stay in title contention.

Soccer • 02 Oct 22

Athlone Town players celebrate with Maddison Gibson

Maddie Gibson hat-trick sends Athlone to final

A Maddison Gibson hat-trick created history for Athlone Town as the club now look forward to their first ever EVOKE.ie FAI Cup Final after a 3-0 victory over Wexford Youths.

Soccer • 24 Sep 22

Niamh Coombes of Athlone Town (L) with Wexford Youths' Ciara Rossiter

FAI Women's Cup preview: Athlone Town v Wexford Youths

Athlone Town are having a terrific campaign in the Women's National League but they are facing a huge challenge in the Evoke.ie FAI Women's Cup semi-final on Saturday as the holders Wexford Youths come to town.

Soccer • 23 Sep 22

Bohemians captain Erica Burke dodges Fiona Donnelly (R) and Lynn Craven

WNL round-up: Wexford go top, Bohs leave it late

Wexford Youths are now the team to catch after opening up a four-point lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity Women's National League.

Soccer • 17 Sep 22

Tunmise Sobowale of Waterford is tackled by Cian Coleman of Cork City

First Division: Cork edge Blues to close in on title

Cork City are two wins away from the First Division title after an injury-time penalty from Ruairi Keating saw off Waterford at the RSC on Friday evening.

Soccer • 09 Sep 22

Alex Kavanagh put Shelbourne in front early

WNL wrap: Shels cruise to win, Wexford triumph late on

Shelbourne maintained their grip on the summit of the Women's National League after a 4-0 win over Treaty United.

Soccer • 13 Aug 22

Barry Coffey was among the goals for the hosts

First Division round-up: Cork hit Athlone for six

It was a good night for Airtricity First Division leaders Cork City as they hit Athlone for six while title rivals Galway United were held to a 2-2 draw by Wexford.

Soccer • 05 Aug 22

Noelle Murray kept her cool to earn Shelbourne a point

WNL round-up: Shels leave it late as Peamount hit seven

Leaders Shelbourne were on the brink of defeat but earned a late draw while Peamount hit Treaty for seven.

Soccer • 23 Jul 22

First Division wrap: Athlone surge to first win of 2022

Athlone Town stormed to their first win of the SSE Airtricity League First Division season after beating second from bottom Cobh Ramblers 5-2.

Soccer • 10 Jun 22

Karl Sheppard has been keeping a close eye on Athlone's performances this season

Sheppard: Kilduff and I are keen on Athlone vacancy

Former Cork City and Shamrock Rovers striker Karl Sheppard says he and Ciarán Kilduff remain interested in the managerial vacancy at Athlone Town.

Soccer • 16 May 22

Saoirse Noonan opened the scoring for Shels

WNL round-up: Shels stretch lead, Peamount lose at home

Reigning Champions Shelbourne took bragging rights and all three points in a hotly contested North Dublin derby in the glorious sunshine at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 14 May 22