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The 42
04-07-2025
- Business
- The 42
American businessman confirmed as new owner of Athlone Town
NICK GIANNOTTI HAS been confirmed as the new owner of Athlone Town AFC. Giannotti takes over from US-based company owners Valeo Futbol Partnership. The American businessman is a co-founder of Redball Energy, a Washington-based solar company, and has served as a Director and minority shareholder of Plymouth Argyle FC. Advertisement In a statement, Giannotti pledged to be 'honest, transparent, thoughtful, and open' with supporters in his new role. 'Many of you may be skeptical, as I am not local to Athlone, but I can assure you that I am not just another disconnected, non-Irish owner,' Giannotti said. A message from Nick Giannotti. — Athlone Town AFC (@AthloneTownAFC) July 4, 2025 'I was born and raised in San Diego, California, where I grew up playing football for a club called the Nomads and won three national championships. As a teenager, I was fortunate enough to spend two summers in the Northwest of England playing with the team, witnessing firsthand the significance of football to local communities. 'My father immigrated to the United States from Italy through Ellis Island. His story echoes that of so many Irish families who made a new life abroad. My wife, whose roots trace back to Cork, also studied at university in Dublin. Together, we have two young children, and our family is proud to now become part of the Athlone community. Related Reads Bohemians are a financial monster in League of Ireland and will only get stronger Shelbourne confirm Joey O'Brien as Damien Duff's full-time successor Losing the LOI's top scorer for €30,000 shows measures clubs must take just to keep up 'Professionally, I co-founded Redball Energy, a solar company I've had the privilege to lead for over 15 years. More recently, I've had the chance to merge my professional skills and personal passion by serving as a Director and minority shareholder of Plymouth Argyle FC. Football is a lifelong passion of mine, and it is with that same energy, respect, and drive that I come to Athlone. 'While I am not from Ireland, I know how much this club means to its supporters and its town. I understand the responsibility of this role. Please know that I am not here to change Athlone's identity. I aim to honour it, to protect it, and to grow it alongside all of you.' Athlone currently sit bottom of the First Division table, having won just three of their 21 league games.
Irish Times
09-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Times
‘Trusted and admired' court reporter Aodhan O'Faolain dies aged 50
Tributes have been paid to journalist Aodhan O'Faolain who has died aged 50. Mr O'Faolain, who had been diagnosed with cancer, worked as a reporter on High Court, Appeal Court and Supreme Court cases for national media organisations. Ray Managh, who worked with Mr O'Faolain for many years in the High Court, said: 'Aodhan was especially trusted and admired for his professionalism and work ethic, his ever-present chirpy smile and his most casual of dress codes, a stand-out feature amid the austere garb of the judicial and legal eagles who deeply respected and admired him ... 'Integrity is defined as moral uprightness, honesty, wholeness and soundness, a single word that describes Aodhan O'Faolain as the outstanding person he was in his personal and professional life. No other news reporter acknowledged better the importance and humanity of integrity in his caring court coverage of some of the saddest civil and criminal cases he had been called upon to cover.' READ MORE Mr Managh noted 'Aodhan was an avid supporter of the Irish rugby and soccer teams' as well as Connacht Rugby and Athlone Town AFC for which he had frequently acted in a public relations capacity. Mr O'Faolain, who formerly worked at Clonmel Nationalist newspaper, died at St Vincent's University Hospital in Dublin. He is survived by his wife Janet, and parents Micheal and Maura.
