Dario Castelo talks to Midlands 103 after watching his side make the ideal start to the season.
Athlone Town can face in to the first stages of the League of Ireland season with confidence, according to their manager Dario Castelo.
The midlanders enjoyed a resounding 3-0 win in their Division One opener at home to Wexford on Friday night.
Noah van Geenan opened the scoring after just 14 minutes, Jamal Ibrahim then doubled Athlone's lead after 8 minutes later, while Amardo Oakley made it 3-0, and three points for Dario Castelo's side when he struck in the 37th.
An emphatic win for Midlanders Athlone Town in their opening clash of the season against Wexford.
— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) February 17, 2024
Armado Oakley with the third of the night 👊#LOI24 | #ATHWEX pic.twitter.com/gGl4PftWyN
Castelo tells Midlands 103's Oisin Coyne there's no better way to start the season:
Athlone are next in action against Cobh Ramblers this Friday evening, with kick off in Cork set for 7.45pm.
James Gormley Named On Irish Squad For FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers
Portlaoise Panthers Suffer Tough Defeat In Super League
CCFL: St Peter's Extend Their Advantage At Top Of Premier Division
NFL: Relegation Firmly On The Cards For Offaly
Laois "Devastated" By Defeat Despite Delivering "Manliness" - Justin McNulty
Westmeath Ladies Bag First Win Of League Season
Big Camogie Wins for Westmeath and Laois Over The Weekend
Fitzgerald "Relieved" After Squeaking Past Kerry
NHL: Galway Prove Too Strong For Offaly
Former Laois And Offaly GAA Manager Honoured By An Garda SÃochána
Athlone Town Make It Two Wins From Two In First Division
Lee Fitzpatrick Scores Try For Ireland U20s In England
NFL: Westmeath Move Closer To Promotion
Shane Lowry Finishes Strong In California
Westmeath Drifter Sets Sights On Success In 2026
Offaly’s Alex Dunne Joins Alpine’s Young Driver Programme
NHL: Laois And Kerry Clash In Division Two
Shane Lowry Cards Opening Round 73 At Genesis Invitational