Athlone Town’s Aaron Connolly and Idir Yacine Zerrouk of Finn Harps in action during their recent First Division game. Athlone Town boss praises supporters as second home game of the season looms largeKevin O'NeillAthlone Town FC manager Ian Ryan praised the club's supporters ahead of Friday's Airtricity League First Division clash against Wexford FC (7.45pm) – and urged them to continue backing his side as they bid to continue an excellent start to the season. In his place comes two new signings, defenders James Crawford (formerly of Wexford FC) and Jonathan Kehir. Hopefully, we can build on what's been a great start to the season,” Ryan said. Meanwhile, the club's women's U23 team will make its debut in the new League of Ireland Development League when hosting Bohemians this Sunday at (1pm, Athlone Town Stadium).

Source: Irish Independent February 26, 2026 16:48 UTC