Howe proved his worth and significance to Ciaran Kilduff's team, who are currently second in the table, with two goals in the 3-1 victory over Peamount United.
The goal she scored against Peamount was nominated for the League of Ireland Goal of the Month, demonstrating the outstanding form of the Northern Ireland international.
Congratulations to Athlone Town's Casey Howe on her SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division Player of the Month Award 👏
— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) May 3, 2024
A stellar month for the striker 🤝#LOI | @AthloneTownAFC pic.twitter.com/k8xocqk2kJ
Howe, who transferred from Sligo Rovers to Athlone this season, made an immediate impression by forming a rapport with Madison Gibson and Chloe Singleton, two other strikers.
Howe won the most votes, beating out Eva Mangan of Cork City and Pearl Slattery, the captain of Shelbourne.