Tommy Hewitt leaves his post as Athlone Town Women's manager

Tommy Hewitt has stepped down from his position as manager of Women's Premier Division side Athlone Town.

The midlanders currently sit seventh in the table and were last in action on 3 June, when they lost 5-3 away to Peamount United.

Hewitt, who spent four years at the helm, guided Athlone to an FAI Cup final appearance last season, losing 2-0 to Shelbourne. This came after finishing second in the Premier Division.

A first piece of silverware for the club arrived with victory in the President's Cup at the start of the season.

A statement from Athlone Town AFC read: "The board of Athlone Town AFC can confirm that we have regretfully accepted the resignation of Tommy Hewitt who has stepped down from his position with our senior women's National League team.

"Over the last four year’s Tommy has been hugely instrumental in the development of the team and we all remember last season’s heroics when the team finished second in the league and that fantastic day out in Tallaght for the Women’s FAI Cup final.

"Then earlier this year the team landed their first silverware when they won the President's Cup in a dramatic day at the Athlone Town Stadium ensuring Tommy’s place in the history of the club.

"We want to take this opportunity to thank Tommy for all his hard work and dedication and wish him the best in all his future endeavors.

"We now begin the task of seeking a new manager for our senior Women’s National League team and will be making no further comment on this matter."