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Ryan-Doyle (l) was among the goals for Peamount United

WNL round-up: Peamount pushed hard for win at Treaty

There were wins for Peamount United, Wexford Youths, and Shelbourne, while Athlone Town and Cork City drew.

Karen Duggan and Peamount United came out on top in last season's title decider

WNL Preview: Peamount and Shels set for crunch showdown

Last season's Women's National League top two Peamount United and Shelbourne go head-to-head in Saturday's third round of 2021 fixtures.

Soccer • 16 Apr 21

Claire Walsh (no 18) and the rest of the Ireland team that faced Belgium

Ireland need strong Women's National League - Walsh

Republic of Ireland defender Claire Walsh believes playing in the Women's National League is no barrier to her international ambitions.

Soccer • 13 Apr 21

Niamh Farrelly in training with Glasgow City last month

Pep in step for Farrelly after goal on Glasgow debut

After making her belated Glasgow City debut in memorable fashion by scoring against Celtic on Sunday, Niamh Farrelly is turning her attention to international duty with Vera Pauw's Republic of Ireland this week.

Soccer • 05 Apr 21

Match-winner Eleanor Ryan-Doyle shadows Wexford Youths Aoibheann Clancy

WNL round-up: Peamount strike late to pip Wexford

A fantastic long range effort from Eleanor Ryan-Doyle in the 87th minute saw Peamount United battle their way to a crucial 1-0 win against title rivals Wexford Youths this afternoon.

Soccer • 27 Mar 21

Peamount United captain Áine O'Gorman with last year's WNL trophy

WNL Preview: Champions Peamount the benchmark

The 2021 Women's National League season gets underway on Saturday with Peamount coming into the campaign as reigning double winners.

Soccer • 27 Mar 21

Áine O'Gorman is in her third spell at Peamount United

O'Gorman looking forward to return after 'dark' winter

Republic of Ireland international Áine O'Gorman says she's looking forward to the return of the SSE Airtricity Women's National League after a "dark and dreary" winter off.

Soccer • 22 Mar 21

Karen Duggan scored in Peamount's Cup final win

Duggan claims WNL Player of the Season award

Peamount United midfielder Karen Duggan has been named Women's National League Player of the Season for the second time.

Soccer • 20 Dec 20

Peamount United players, from left, Claire Walsh, Áine O'Gorman and Karen Duggan

Flexibility key for Peamount's Cup final win and future

Peamount captain Aine O'Gorman said it was "an honour to lead a special side" to the double following their 6-0 victory over Cork City in the Women's FAI Cup final.

Soccer • 13 Dec 20

Stephanie Roche of Peamount United reacts during the FAI Women's Senior Cup Final

Roche glad to catch fire to end 'slow burner' in style

After a "slow burn" of a season individually by her own admission, Stephanie Roche was delighted to explode into life on the biggest stage as her two-goal salvo sparked Peamount United to a 6-0 victory over Cork City in the Women's FAI Cup final.

Soccer • 12 Dec 20

The Peamount players celebrate Stephanie Roche's opener

FAI Women's Cup final recap: Cork City 0-6 Peamount

Peamount secured the league and cup double by beating Cork City in the FAI Women's Cup final.

Soccer • 12 Dec 20

Peamount captain Aine O'Gorman lifts the trophy aloft

Peamount hit Cork for six in cup final to seal double

Peamount United ended two years of Women's FAI Cup final pain as they thrashed Cork City 6-0 in the Tallaght Stadium decider to seal the league and cup double.

Soccer • 12 Dec 20

'I expect quite an open game and with the pace and dynamism that both sides possess in their forward divisions'

Peamount and Cork look set to enthral on Cup final day

The first ever meeting of Cork City FC and Peamount United in this afternoon's FAI Cup final will bring down the curtain on the 2020 women's domestic soccer season, and an open and exciting game is in prospect.

Soccer • 12 Dec 20

Áine O'Gorman and her Peamount side are chasing the double

Peamount have the edge in chase for league & cup double

There may be a familiar feel to the line-up of this year's FAI Women's Cup final with Cork City and Peamount both involved again but this is the first time the two sides meet in the showpiece decider.

Soccer • 12 Dec 20

Lucy McCartan faces a particularly hectic schedule in the week ahead

McCartan chasing final glory with Peamount & Westmeath

Lucy McCartan has not one, but two huge finals to look forward to over the week ahead, with the talented footballer lining up for Peamount United in today's FAI Women's Cup final before togging out for Westmeath in the All-Ireland intermediate football final next weekend.

GAA • 12 Dec 20

Cork's Danielle Burke and Aine O'Gorman of Peamount are set to meet again in Tallaght

Women's FAI Cup final: All you need to know

Peamount United have been runners-up in the last two years but are now chasing a domestic double, against 2017 winners Cork City, having retained the Women's National League this season.

Soccer • 11 Dec 20

Fortress Tallaght on Duggan's radar as long game looms

Peamount United player Karen Duggan speaks to Raf Diallo about her hopes of ending FAI Cup final pain on Saturday, while the former Republic of Ireland star gives her take on the health of Irish soccer after missing out on Euro 2022 qualification.

Soccer • 12 Dec 20

Maria O'Sullivan: "I watched the game thinking, 'gosh I'd like to be out there some day'".

O'Sullivan targeting cup glory before American dream

Maria O'Sullivan is desperate to leave Cork City on a high after this Saturday's FAI Women's Cup final as she prepares to embark on her American dream.

Soccer • 09 Dec 20

Peamount United captain Áine O'Gorman lifts the trophy

Brilliant O'Gorman drives Peamount to title glory

Peamount United were crowned Women's National League champions for the second successive season thanks to a pulsating 3-1 win over Shelbourne.

Soccer • 21 Nov 20

Saoirse Noonan fired Cork City into the decider

FAI Women's Cup: Cork City & Peamount to meet in final

Cork City will meet Peamount United in the 2020 FAI Women's Cup final on 12 December after they each got through their respective semi-finals on Sunday afternoon.

Soccer • 08 Nov 20

O'Callaghan proud of Peamount after European heartbreak

Peamount United manager James O'Callaghan was full of pride last night after a brave and battling Champions League performance against Scottish powerhouses Glasgow City.

Soccer • 05 Nov 20

Peamount players during the penalty shootout

Penalty heartbreak for Peamount United in Glasgow

Peamount United have been knocked out of the Champions League in agonising fashion, losing 5-4 on penalties to Glasgow City after a battling performance that James O'Callaghan's side can be proud of.

Soccer • 05 Nov 20

Eleanor Ryan Doyle participating in squad training on Sunday

Excitement abounds for Ryan Doyle ahead of UCL debut

Eleanor Ryan Doyle is relishing her Champions League debut as Peamount United tackle the challenge of Glasgow City in the first qualifying round on Wednesday.

Soccer • 03 Nov 20

'It's nice to get back out playing again after the disappointment of the game in Kyiv'

Kyiv in rear view as O'Gorman gears up for Glasgow tie

Almost two weeks on from the disappointment of Kyiv with Ireland, Aine O'Gorman will be aiming to make continental progress with Peamount United in the UEFA Women's Champions League when they take on Glasgow City on Wednesday.

Soccer • 02 Nov 20

Peamount are the reigning Women's National League champions

Peamount United to take on Glasgow in Champions League

Peamount United have been handed a tough draw in the UEFA Women's Champions League first qualifying round with a trip to face Glasgow City.

Soccer • 22 Oct 20