Published: Fri 14 Aug 2020, 2:28 PM

Last updated: Fri 14 Aug 2020, 2:31 PM

Athlone Town prepare for Women's National League debut

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A general view during an Athlone Town women's team training session at the Athlone Town Stadium in Athlone, Westmeath. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

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Fiona Owens and Allie Heatherington during an Athlone Town women's team training session at the Athlone Town Stadium. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

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Manager Tommy Hewitt during an Athlone Town women's team training session at the Athlone Town Stadium in Athlone. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

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Allie Heatherington, right, and Robyn Heatherington. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Published: Fri 14 Aug 2020, 2:28 PM

Last updated: Fri 14 Aug 2020, 2:31 PM

See details of the club's historic first women's National League match HERE

Published: Fri 14 Aug 2020, 2:28 PM

Last updated: Fri 14 Aug 2020, 2:31 PM

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