Athlone Town boss Kilduff quits after FAI Cup Final drubbing to Shels

Just a fortnight after leading the Midlanders to their first ever Women's national title, the manager says "this is the right moment for me to step away"

END OF THE LINE: Athlone Town manager Ciaran Kilduff during the Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup Final, a game which proved to be his last in charge. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ciarán Kilduff has quit as Athlone Town manager, just a fortnight after leading the midlanders to their first ever women’s national title.

The former Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers informed the club of his decision after Sunday’s FAI Cup final loss, a 6-1 hammering by rivals Shelbourne.