Athlone Town could be without four players as they prepare for the visit of eircom League First Division high flyers UCD on Friday night (kick-off 7.45pm).
Padraig Moran is out for Town with a knee injury, as is flu victim Niall Donnelly. They are still sweating on Stephen Kelly and Des Hope, both carrying slight knocks.
There is better news for the club as Michael Harney returns from suspension.