Two signings for Athlone Town

Athlone Town boss Michael O'Connor has made two more signings ahead of the 2006 eircom League season.

In comes goalkeeper Robert Forde, while former captain Tom Silke has agreed a new deal that will see him spend a third straight year at his home-town club.

A keeper with a wealth of experience, Forde has played Premier Division football with Shamrock Rovers and Galway United, and also helped Monaghan United and Kilkenny City to promotion during his career.

Silke also has plenty of Premier Division experience under his belt, having spent four seasons in the top flight with Galway United and Longford Town before re-signing for Athlone in 2004.