By Chris on February 27, 2009
The 2009 League of Ireland season was officially launched today, kicking-off eight months of top class football action. UEFA General Secretary David Taylor was the guest of honour at the official launch of the 2009 season.
The 2009 season was launched at the Maldron Hotel, which overlooks the new Tallaght Stadium, which will be home [...]
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By Chris on February 24, 2009
Tullamore Town 1
Athlone Town 2
Athlone town made the short journey to Leah Victoria Park tonight Tuesday to tke on local A League side Tullamore Town.
Athlone began the brighter and took the lead through a goal from new signing Emeka Onwubiko. After that goal Athlone seemed to lose their shape and Tullamore equalised with a [...]
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By Chris on February 24, 2009
With just hours to go until the transfer window officially closed on Monday Brendan Place completed a deal to bring younger brother Stephen to the club.
Stephen signed from Leinster Senior league side Glebe North and Brendan feels that his work rate and ability will add to the teams attacking options. Brendan when asked about [...]
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By Chris on February 24, 2009
Pre-Season Friendly
Athlone Town 0
Bohemians 1
A Jason Byrne goal in the 70th minute was enough to give Bohemians the win against a new-look Athlone Town outfit last Saturday afternoon. Brendan Place’s men matched last season’s league and cup winners for large periods of the game, although Athlone never seemed to get into top [...]
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By Chris on February 24, 2009
D.D.S.L. Major Div 1
Ballyfermot 6
Athlone Town 0
Athlone Town Youths came crashing back down to earth with a bang last Sunday morning after suffering a heavy 6-0 defeat to a Ballyfermot side that the Lissywollen outfit defeated 4-1 earlier in the season. Athlone were missing a number of players including Robbie Benson, [...]
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By Chris on February 20, 2009
Athlone Town play host to Pat Fenlons 2008 League and Cup winners Bohemians this Saturday 21st February in Athlone Town Stadium Kick off 3pm. It will be the home supporters first chance to see the squad being slowly assembled after what was a turbulent close season.
Pre season has gone well so far with the [...]
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