Trio out for Athlone Town

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

Athlone boss Aaron Callaghan said: “Friday’s game will be difficult particularly after Kilkenny’s victory over Finn Harps. It proves on any given day that each team is capable of beating each other.