There was euphoria for the women and disappointment for the men.
Athlone Town had to settle for a win and a loss over the weekend.
The women's side took home a victory in dramatic fashion in the Sports Direct Womens FAI Cup against Galway United after going scoreless in 90 minutes and extra time.
That game went to penalties, with a final score of 5-4.
Watch the dramatic penalty shootout win over @GalwayUnitedFC in the Sports Direct Womens FAI Cup on Saturday evening in the Athlone Town Stadium#PrideOfTheMidlandshttps://t.co/My5sUs0I6Z
— Athlone Town AFC (@AthloneTownAFC) August 27, 2023
Ciaran Kilduff's side will face Bohemians in the Cup next, after they got the best of Cabinteely 3-0.
There was a more disappointing result for the men's team, who were handed a loss by Wexford.
2-0 was the final scoreline on Friday evening.
Goalkeeper Enda Minogue spoke to Midlands 103 commentator Oisin Coyne after the game:
Dario Castelo's side are next in action against Waterford this weekend.
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