February 2010

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Marist set for Connacht Final Clash

Scott Gaynor
The Marist College Senior Soccer side are in action tonight (Tuesday) in this year’s Senior Connacht Soccer final. Antony Sherlock’s side are no strangers to success having previously lifted the Connacht and All-Ireland titles at U14 level but they will face a tough test tonight against a much fancied Mary’s side. The school, who [...]

Big Mac Back on Athlone Town’s Menu

Athlone Town completed the signing of former player Brian McCarthy following last Thursday night’s training session and he made his debut in Saturday’s 1-1 draw away to Drogheda United in a friendly. The towering centre half returns after two seasons away with Dublin based side Bohemians. Whilst under contract at the Premier League Champions, the [...]

Athlone Town Qualify for All-Ireland Futsal Competition

Athlone Town u20’s have qualified for the All-Ireland 5 a-side Futsal Tournament after finishing top of their group in the Connacht qualifying stage at the National University of Ireland, Galway last Sunday afternoon. In a group of 3, up first for Athlone Town was Galway United, who had suffered a heavy defeat in their opening [...]

2010 squad nears completition

As Brendan Place looks to put the finishing touches to his 2010 squad he tonight (Saturday) prior to the friendly against Drogheda added three more names to the squad. Last seasons top scorer Noel McGee along with the tireless Stephen Place who both played important parts for the team in 2009 have agreed terms [...]

Big Mac Returns

After 2 seasons away Brian McCarthy returns to where his League of Ireland career began when he agreed terms with manager Brendan Place Thursday night.
Brian who left the club in 2008 to go full time with Bohemians spent the best part of last season with local rivals Longford Town on loan and will add great [...]

League fixtures released

The league fixtures for the 2010 season were released today and Athlone for the second season in succession have the privelige of playing the League new boys Salthill Devon in an away fixture that will take place in Drom, Galway on Saturday 6th March. Kick off 7.30pm.
This is followed by two home games against [...]