Athlone Town had to beat Bohemians to ensure the Women's Premier Division title race didn't go down to the last day, and they did just that to spark jubilant scenes
Athlone Town made history at Dalymount Park tonight by winning their first-ever Women's Premier Division title.
Ciaran Kilduff's side held their nerve to claim a 2-0 victory to add to last season's first FAI Cup final triumph - and it sets up a big Cup final meeting with Shels on October 20. READ MORE:Difficult club v county choice paying off for Shauna Brennan as she closes in on double glory Gibson found the top corner with a brilliant effort as the half-hour mark approached and Brennan gave them that all-important cushion against an industrious and threatening Bohs side.
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