Athlone Town will take on Shelbourne in the final of the Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup for the second consecutive year, as Ciaran Kilduff's side were comprehensive winners over Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds in the semi-final.
In front of a crowd of 1,121, Madie Gibson scored a first half brace while Jesi Lynne Rossman and Sligo native Roisin Molloy netted in the second-half to seal their spot in the final.
In what was an historic occasion at The Showgrounds, Steve Feeney's side were hoping to cause an upset against last year's beaten finalists.
But, the Bit O'Red were yet to record a victory over Athlone since entering the league ahead of the 2022 season.
Rovers' path to the semi-final stage saw them beat Donegal's Bonagee United 11-0, before shocking Bohemians with a 1-0 victory in the quarter-final at Dalymount Park.
Athlone had to come through two penalty shoot-outs to reach this stage, beating both Peamount United and Galway United to reach the final four.
The hosts had struggled in the league, but have seen an upturn in form in recent weeks, unbeaten in the last three games, but the Midlanders have three wins from their last four league games.
Steve Feeney was able to name an unchanged starting 11 for the third week in the row, with the lethal attackers Emma Doherty and Casey Howe among the starters.
Ciaran Kilduff made one change to the side that beat DLR Waves in the league last week, with Kate Slevin dropping to the bench in place of Kellie Brennan.
In what was a fairly competitive opening to this game, the visitors were first to threaten in front of goal.
Dana Scheriff found Chloe Singleton inside the box, and a fine save from former Athlone goalkeeper Bonnie McKiernan prevented an opener.
Down the other end, a fine block from Jesi Lynne Rossman ensured that Emma Doherty's flick on didn't trouble 17-year-old Katie Keane in goals.
Although they were well in the game, the Bit O'Red weren't troubling Keane too much in the opening stages, with Athlone growing as the game went on.
The attacking threat of the Midlanders got even more dangerous as time went on.
And, they went ahead on 30 minutes as Gibson struck her penalty past McKiernan in goals after Leah Kelly had committed a foul just inside the box.
Athlone's experience was paying dividends, and they doubled their lead on 41 minutes when Gibson's effort from the left was helped into the net by a helpless Eimear Lafferty.
Athlone were in control, and added two further goals after the restart.
Gibson's corner was dropped by McKiernan on 63 minutes, with Rossman bundling it over the line to make it 3-0.
The hosts battled hard, but Athlone's quality was too difficut to deal with and they added a fourth on 75 minutes.
The outstanding Gibson somehow kept a hopeful ball in play down the left, and her cross was fired in by Roisin Molloy, who hails for Gurteen in Sligo.
Athlone continued to put pressure on the Sligo rearguard, and were extremely comfortable in the second half, setting up a rematch of last year's final.
Sligo Rovers: Bonnie McKiernan, Leah Kelly (Paula McGrory, 68), Eimear Lafferty (Amy Roddy, 81), Sarah Kiernan, Alice Lillie (Katie Melly, 68), Lauren Boles, Emma Hansberry (Jess Casey, 85), Keri Loughrey, Jodie Loughrey, Casey Howe (Helen Monaghan, 82), Emma Doherty.
Athlone Town: Katie Keane, Kayleigh Shine, Shauna Brennan (Kate Slevin, 72), Jesi Lynne Rossman (Gillian Keenan, 79), Laurie Ryan, Kellie Brennan, Dana Scheriff, Lauren Karabin (Muireann Devaney, 61), Roisin Molloy (Isabel Ryan, 80), Madie Gibson, Chloe Singleton.
Referee: Daryl Carolan
