Athy man, Dean Owens says he is excited ahead of the 2025 League of Ireland First Division season. The 20-year-old striker signed for the Limerick side over the winter, from Bray Wanderers U20’s. Owens had previously lined out for Klub Kildare.

Last Friday's friendly game at the RSC saw Kildare men score for both Waterford FC and Treaty Utd