Darryl Geraghty

RTÉ Sport reporter

21 March 2026; Sophie Byrne of Peamount United celebrates after scoring her side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Peamount United at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsf

Peamount claim derby win over Shamrock Rovers

Peamount United beat Shamrock Rovers 2-0 in a fiery South Dublin Women's Premier Division derby in Tallaght.

Soccer • 21 Mar

First Division wrap: Teen sensation Murphy sinks UCD

Cork City earned a massive three points at the UCD Bowl in a high-quality encounter settled by 16-year-old sensation Cillian Murphy.

Soccer • 20 Mar

Athlone Town captain Hannah Waesch with the FAI President's Cup

Athlone kick off the new season with President's Cup win

After a long 148 day wait, the Women's 2026 season finally kicked off with a tense, tight but entertaining showpiece in Westmeath with Athlone Town grabbing the first silverware of the season thanks to Dana Scheriff's well taken second half strike.

Soccer • 08 Mar

Shelbourne's Sean Boyd takes on Mario Kvesic of NK Celje

Shels end European campaign with battling draw in Celje

Shelbourne's Europa Conference campaign ended with a hard-fought draw at last season's beaten quarter-finalists NK Celje.

Soccer • 19 Dec 25

28 October 2025; Richard Ferizaj of Bray Wanderers celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division Play-Off semi-final second leg match between Bray Wanderers and UCD at Carlisle Grounds in Bray, Wicklow. Phot

Bray see off UCD to keep promotion hopes alive

Bray Wanderers booked their place in Sunday's First Division play-off final thanks to a hard fought 3-2 win in a thrilling encounter by the sea.

Soccer • 28 Oct 25

Cian Doyle of Bray Wanderers celebrates his late match-winning goal

Doyle with late winner as Bray take playoff advantage

In a stereotypical game of two halves, Cian Doyle was the late match-winning hero for Bray Wanderers as the Seagulls took a 1-0 win over UCD in the First Division relegation/promotion play-off at the UCD Bowl.

Soccer • 24 Oct 25

Izzy Groves of Athlone Town lifts the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division trophy as teammates celebrate after winning the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Athlone Town and Sligo Rovers at Athlone Town Stadium in Westmeath.

Athlone lift trophy as Duggan bows out in Peas thriller

Ten-player Peamount and Bohs played out an incredible 3-3 draw in a game that had pretty much everything, serving as a fitting way to end a thrilling 2025 league season.

Soccer • 12 Oct 25

Eleanor Ryan Doyle - pictured on the left during this season's FAI Cup quarter-final against Athlone Town - proved to be the match-winner at Greenogue Park

Peamount strike late to end Athlone Town's unbeaten run

Peamount United emerged victorious in a thrilling Women's League of Ireland Premier Division encounter with Athlone Town at a blustery Greenogue Park.

Soccer • 04 Oct 25

Hannah Waesch of Athlone Town shoots to score her side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Athlone Town at Tolka Park in Dublin.

Athlone win at Shels to take huge step towards title

Athlone Town put themselves in the driving seat to retain their SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division title as they overcame an injury-hit Shelbourne 2-1 in a titanic tussle at Tolka Park, now knowing that a win at Turners Cross on Wednesday will mathematically seal the deal.

Soccer • 27 Sep 25

Roma McLaughlin of Shelbourne is congratulated by team-mate Nicole Murray after scoring a penalty during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Waterford and Shelbourne at the Regional Sports Centre in Waterford

WLOI: Shels keep title race alive, Athlone back on top

Shelbourne earned a huge, hard-fought three points against an excellent Treaty United side in one of the most entertaining SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division games of the season.

Soccer • 22 Sep 25