Soccer

All eyes on Carla Ward’s next Ireland squad after Athlone Town continue title march

League-and-cup double very much alive after midlanders scored vital win in top-two battle

Athlone Town’s Hannah Waesch, Megan Plaschko and Kelly Brady celebrate beating Shelbourne in Saturday's top-of-the-table clash at Tolka Park. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho
Athlone Town’s Hannah Waesch, Megan Plaschko and Kelly Brady celebrate beating Shelbourne in Saturday's top-of-the-table clash at Tolka Park. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho
Mary Hannigan
Sun Sept 28 2025 - 18:29

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Mary Hannigan

Mary Hannigan

Mary Hannigan is a sports writer with The Irish Times