Michael O'Connor has concluded his close-season dealings by adding another three players to his 2007 Athlone Town squad.

Athlone Town boss Michael O'Connor has made his first close-season signing today.

DUNDALK moved three points clear of Galway United at the top of the eircom League First Division with a 4-0 rout over 10-man Athlone in Oriel Park last night.

New Athlone Town boss Michael O'Connor has wasted little time in moulding his team for the upcoming 2006 league campaign.

Athlone Town will be hoping to follow on from their win against Monaghan with the visit of Kildare County to Golden Island Park tomorrow night.

Athlone Town could be without four players as they prepare for the visit of eircom League First Division high flyers UCD on Friday night (kick-off 7.45pm).

It is Longford Town’s turn to make the short trip along the N55 tonight as they meet Athlone Town for the second time in 48 hours in a bid to reach the FAI Cup semi-finals (7.45pm).

Athlone Town will be without keeper Anthony Fennelly (ankle), Alan Kelly (knee) and Des Hope (hamstring) for the visit of Kilkenny City on Friday.