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Town Boss Confident On Athlone's Future Prospects

Friday, 8 March 2024 11:08

Kerry head to the midlands in search of their first points this season.

Athlone Town are seeking to bounce back from their first defeat of the season when they return to League of Ireland First Division action this evening.

The midlanders host a Kerry side that are yet to pick up a point after three straight defeats.

It's been a mixed start to the campaign for Dario Castelo's side, have a presence in all three results columns, a win, a draw, and last week's defeat.

Castelo says despite losing their top scorer Frantz Pierrot, he's excited about the future.

He looks forward to tonight's contest with Midlands 103's David Hollywood:

Elsewhere In the First Division, Finn Harps are at home to Cobh Ramblers, Treaty United play Bray Wanderers and UCD entertain Wexford.

In the Premier Division tonight, leaders Shelbourne go to Bohemians, Derry City take on Waterford, it's Galway United up against Drogheda United and St Patrick's Athletic host Dundalk.

All of this evening's domestic fixtures kick off at 7.45.

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