Athlone Ladies
Athlone Junior/Minor Ladies recent strength and conditioning training session was given by one of Ireland's leading female boxers, Irish National Champion from Tullamore, Grainne Walsh. A former Irish International soccer player, now concentrating on Olympic qualification in Tokyo as part of the Boxing team, Grainne put together a most enjoyable circuit for the girls with some great advice and tips on strength and stretches. It was a session that went down really well and it was great learning for everyone here to see how national athletes work on performance. Grainne took time to answer questions and shared her own experiences in the sport of boxing and soccer at national level. The burning questions included does it hurt….yes! Is she ever afraid… yes! But really the key here was preparation, preparation, preparation. She gets in the zone and is well prepared and that's what it is all about, putting in the work. It was a fantastic experience for the everyone to have Grainne down in the club and certainly the ladies will be linking in with her again.
We're Back…. 
Underage football for boys and girls all ages and all abilities begins on Sunday, 12th March at 11.30am. New players welcome. Come along on Sunday or any queries, contact David O'Connell at 087 2397519.
REGISTRATION TAKES FROM PLACE ON SUNDAY 12TH MARCH from 11am-1pm in the Clubhouse or ONLINE @ www.athone.gaa.ie
3/3/2017 – ACFL Div 1
Athlone 2-10 St Loman’s 1-10
Our seniors travelled to Mullingar on a miserable wet Friday night and came away with an excellent win when they defeated reigning county champions St Loman’s in this Division 1 league game in Lakepoint Park. see match report on website.
5/3/2017 – ACFL Div 4
Athlone 1-9 Caulry 1-9
A superb Ryan Gaffey goal from a 20-metre free deep into injury time salvaged a fortunate and somewhat controversial draw for our junior team against neighbours Caulry in this second round division 4 game, played in Páirc Chiaráin on Sunday morning. See match report on left.
Athlone Ladies
Athlone Junior/Minor Ladies recent strength and conditioning training session was given by one of Ireland's leading female boxers, Irish National Champion from Tullamore, Grainne Walsh. A former Irish International soccer player, now concentrating on Olympic qualification in Tokyo as part of the Boxing team, Grainne put together a most enjoyable circuit for the girls with some great advice and tips on strength and stretches. It was a session that went down really well and it was great learning for everyone here to see how national athletes work on performance. Grainne took time to answer questions and shared her own experiences in the sport of boxing and soccer at national level. The burning questions included does it hurt….yes! Is she ever afraid… yes! But really the key here was preparation, preparation, preparation. She gets in the zone and is well prepared and that's what it is all about, putting in the work. It was a fantastic experience for the everyone to have Grainne down in the club and certainly the ladies will be linking in with her again.
