Athlone Town announces 'Player of the Month' winners

Athlone Town FC has announced the recent winners of the club's 'Player of the Month' awards.

The club confirmed the return of the monthly awards following a ten-year absence, with accolades being presented to players from both of the club's senior teams.

Central midfielder Brian McManus won the men's 'Player of the Month' accolade for February, while his fellow midfielder Aaron Connolly claimed the award for March.

Meanwhile, returning striker Dana Scheriff was awarded the women's 'Player of the Month' accolade for March.

The ace striker has netted six goals in four games this season including the opening goal in Athlone's 2-0 Premier Division win over Peamount United on Sunday evening.

The reigning champions moved into second place on the league table following their victory.

Athlone return to league action in Lissywollen on Saturday evening when they host Wexford FC at 6pm.

Meanwhile, the senior men's team sit in fifth position on the League of Ireland First Division table following a 2-1 win over Bray Wanderers in Lissywollen on Friday night.

Goals from James Crawford and Cillian Tollett proved the difference as Ian Ryan's charges claimed their fifth league win of the season.

The player of the month award winners are voted for by the club's supporters.