Athlone Town condemns stadium robbery

Athlone Town AFC has said its premises at Lissywollen was broken into over the weekend of June 24 to June 26

The club, in a statement on Sunday evening, said its officials were still assessing the full cost of the damage caused by the robbery.

It said several items were taken from an office in the stadium, including the club's computer.

The statement continue: "The club is disappointed and annoyed that this has happened but is determined not to let the culprits prevail.

"Athlone Town AFC's board is calling on the public to help assist An Garda Siochana in its investigation of the robbery."

Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in and around the ground over the last few days are urged to contact the Gardai in Athlone at (090)6 498500 or any Garda Station.