Shelbourne hit Athlone for 6 in one-sided FAI Cup final TheJournal.ie [Video]

Athlone Town: 1

Shelbourne: 6

Darryl Geraghty reports from Tallaght Stadium

SHELBOURNE MORE THAN made up for missing out on the title with a ruthless destruction of champions, Athlone Town, in today’s FAI Cup final.

All the goals came in the first half with a brace each from Kate Mooney and Noelle Murray.

Jess Gargan and Leah Doyle were also on target as Shels didn’t hold back although Brenda Tabe added a deserved consolation.

With one win apiece in the FAI Cup in the last two years it all came down to this.

The rivals had been separated in the league by a kick of the ball. The Town went to Tolka Park and earned a pivotal 2-1 win that proved enough with both sides near perfect in the run-in.

The big news before kick-off was that Athlone stalwart Laurie Ryan was fit enough only for the bench, and her loss was certainly felt.

With just seven minutes played, the Reds …