Athlone Town Hoping To Be Ireland's Giant Killers

It's their first semi-final appearance in 22 years.

Athlone Town will take to the field for their first FAI Cup semi-final in 22 years on Sunday evening. 

They welcome last season's runners up Dundalk to Lissywoolen at 7pm. 

On loan Lillywhites midfielder Taner Dogan and Tumelo Tlou miss out after accumulating five yellow cards in the league campaign. 

Town manager Adrian Carbury, who was a player the last time the club reached this stage, gave his assessment of their opponents:

The midlanders haven't played a game since their quarter-final victory over Shelbourne.

Club vice-captain John Morgan is keen for the squad to test itself against the best:


 

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