Brilliant Kelly Brady hits hat-trick as Athlone secure FAI Cup glory

Women’s FAI Cup final: Athlone Town 3 Bohemians 2

Athlone Town captain Madison Gibson lifts the FAI Cup with team-mates after their side's victory in the Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup final. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Kelly Brady of Athlone Town celebrates after scoring her third goal. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward and assistant head coach Alan Mahon during the 2025 Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup Final. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Athlone Town confirmed their domestic eminence, and Kelly Brady copper-fastened her excellence, with a first FAI Cup final hat-trick since 17-year-old Leanne Kiernan’s for Shelbourne nine years ago.

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