By Chris on January 31, 2009
In a more unusual way of fundraising, DJ’s Keith Walsh and Bernard O’Shea from
the “i105-107 Breakfast Show” have released a tune for download called
“The Shifting Song” and they have agreed to donate all money collected from
the downloads to Athlone Town.
Song costs €0.99 to download and is available by clicking HERE
If you are living in the [...]
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By Chris on January 27, 2009
Padraig Moran was officially confirmed as assistant manager to Brendan Place last night. Padraig who also looks after the Under 17s and Under 20s with Anthony Sherlock is well respected both locally and nationally having played for local side St Peters before moving to Hearts in Scotland. His career in League of ireland [...]
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By Chris on January 26, 2009
Leinster Youths Cup
Athlone Town u17 3
Wexford Youths u18 1
Lissywollen
Goals from James Shaughnessy, Kevin Boland and Robbie Benson were enough to see Athlone Town u17’s progress in the Leinster Youths cup past a very much fancied Wexford Youths side last Saturday evening. Wexford were tipped to go the distance in this competition but came up against [...]
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By Chris on January 25, 2009
In front of a large attendace today in Athlone Town Stadium former Athlone Town player Brendan Place was unveilled as manager for the 2009 season.
Brendan brings a wealth of experience both on and off the field with him having played with Home Farm, Longford Town, Monaghan United and Athlone Town. It was during his [...]
Posted in Club News | Tagged brendan place, legend, new manager
By Chris on January 22, 2009
The Football Association of Ireland today (January 22) unveiled Newstalk 106-108 fm, Ireland’s independent national talk radio broadcaster, as top tier sponsor of the League of Ireland in an agreement that will last three years starting in March 2009. Under the agreement, Newstalk will also become title sponsor of the Newstalk A Championship which is [...]
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By Chris on January 20, 2009
Athlone Town u17’s will take on Wexford Youths U18’s on Saturday evening in the Leinster Youths Cup in Lissywollen Kick off 6pm. Mick Wallace’s men come to Athlone with a reputation of being a good footballing side with a strong ambition to end this tournament as winners.
The Youth’s game this week v St. Patrick’s Athletic [...]
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