Shelbourne strike early against gallant Athlone to complete league and cup double 

Excessive celebrations from winning an unlikely title last year cost Noel King’s side in the decider against Wexford but they were fresh from the start at Tallaght, never looking back from speeding 2-0 up within the half hour.

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Pearl Slattery, 4, is congratulated by her Shelbourne team-mate Alex Kavanagh. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

WOMEN’S FAI CUP FINAL 

SHELBOURNE…2 (Jessie Stapleton 6, Pearl Slattery 27 ATHLONE TOWN…0