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Shamrock Rovers' Joy Ralph (L) holds off Shelbourne's Kate McCarn

O'Gorman misses penalty in Shels-Hoops stalemate

It was honours even in a feisty SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division derby at Tolka Park as Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers cancelled each other out in a nil-all draw.

Soccer • 14 Apr 24

Erin McLaughlin struck late for Peamount from the penalty spot

McLaughlin on spot to seal Peamount win over Wexford

Champions Peamount United were pushed all the way to earn a hard-fought 1-0 win at home against an excellent Wexford side, who were forced to play the closing stages with 10 players.

Soccer • 30 Mar 24

Erica Burke of Peamount is tackled by Maggie Pierce and Lucy O'Rourke of Shels

WPD round-up: Shels beat reigning champions Peamount

Shelbourne showed they mean business in regaining their title as landed an early blow in what promises to be of the tightest title races in recent history as the Reds emerged 2-0 with an impressive victory over reigning Champions Peamount United.

Soccer • 16 Mar 24

Peamount and Ireland's Erin McLaughlin in action against Laurie Ryan of Athlone Town

Women's Premier Division: All you need to know

The 2024 SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division season gets underway on Saturday with champions Peamount United opening their title defence at Cork City.

Soccer • 09 Mar 24

Áine O'Gorman will focus solely on club matters this year

O'Gorman targeting next step for rising Rovers

Áine O'Gorman feels Shamrock Rovers are ready to challenge for honours in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division this season after a 2023 season in which they quickly found their feet.

Soccer • 08 Mar 24

Peamount's Erin McLaughlin (c) has earned a call-up to Eileen Gleeson's Republic of Ireland squad

De Burca: League can piggy back even more on WNT's rise

Former Republic of Ireland international Méabh De Búrca is hopeful that the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division can grow exponentially in the slipstream of the national team's continued progress.

Soccer • 06 Mar 24

Wexford's Aoibheann Clancy takes a selfie with fellow representatives of teams from the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division

Women's LOI: The key priorities for each club

Change has happened very fast for the SSE Airtricity Women's League of Ireland in recent years and the new season promises to be no different. So what might the priority for each manager be this season? We take a look.

Soccer • 07 Mar 24

Noel king after Shelbourne completed the double last year

King to leave Shelbourne at end of season

Shelbourne have announced that double-winning manager Noel King will leave the club at the end of the current season.

Soccer • 28 Oct 23

Women's Premier Division wrap: Hoops held at Wexford

Shamrock Rovers missed the chance to return to second in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division after a 1-1 draw with Wexford Youths.

Soccer • 21 Oct 23

Kerri Letmon (C) celebrates after grabbing the second Shelbourne goal

Women's Premier Division round-up: Shelbourne close gap

Shelbourne took advantage of a rain-affected programme to move within six points of leaders Peamount United at the top of the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division.

Soccer • 30 Sep 23

Ellen Dolan had a memorable day in front of goal for Peamount

Women's Premier Division wrap: Peamount stay nine clear

Ellen Dolan scored a hat-trick as Peamount United maintained their concerted push for the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division title with a 5-0 home win over bottom-of-the-table Cork City on Saturday.

Soccer • 10 Sep 23

Ellen Dolan is mobbed after her goal for Peamount United

Women's Premier Division wrap: Peamount keep up pace

Peamount United tightened their grip on top spot in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division with a 3-0 win at DLR Waves on Saturday.

Soccer • 02 Sep 23

Laurie Ryan celebrates her side's penalty shootout victory in this year's Women's President's Cup against Shelbourne

Chance meeting key for Ryan to reignite soccer career

Athlone Town's Laurie Ryan on a sliding door moment that saw her return to soccer after a gap of eight years.

Soccer • 18 Jul 23

Peamount's Doyle named player-of-the-month

Peamount United midfielder Sadhbh Doyle has been named as the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division player-of-the-month for May.

Soccer • 14 Jun 23

Áine O'Gorman of Shamrock Rovers in action against Fiona Donnelly of Bohemians

Buoyant Bohs hold high-flying Hoops in Dalymount derby

Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers drew 0-0 in their derby encounter at Dalymount Park in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division.

Soccer • 03 Jun 23

Sadhbh Doyle of Peamount United heads to score

Peamount edge out Shels in derby thriller

Peamount United took a massive leap forward in a thrilling title race with a thrilling 1-0 win at a sun-soaked Tolka Park.

Soccer • 27 May 23

Jenna Slattery is the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division player of the month

Galway's Slattery named WNL player of the month

Galway United midfielder Jenna Slattery has been named the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division player of the month.

Soccer • 12 May 23

WNL wrap: Mooney brace helps Peamount stay top

Kate Mooney scored twice as SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division leaders Peamount United beat Cork City 2-1 at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 15 Apr 23

Aine O'Gorman scores Shamrock Rovers' second goal

Women's LOI: Hoops edge battling Wexford Youths

A goal in each half from Jess Gargan and Aine O'Gorman saw Shamrock Rovers get past a tough Wexford Youths challenge in Tallaght in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division.

Soccer • 30 Mar 23

Jessie Stapleton netted a brace for Shels

Stapleton on the double as Shelbourne beat Bohemians

Reigning SSE Women's Premier Division champions Shelbourne made it two wins from two as they emerged victorious 2-0 in a keenly contested Dublin derby with rivals Bohemians.

Soccer • 11 Mar 23

Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers will both be involved in the new competition

New all-island women's soccer competition unveiled

The League of Ireland and the Northern Ireland Football League have jointly announced an all-island competition for women's teams that will begin in June.

Soccer • 06 Mar 23

Áine O'Gorman (centre) celebrates her winner in her first competitive outing for Shamrock Rovers

O'Gorman the hero as Hoops mark return with win

Aine O'Gorman struck a dramatic 93rd minute winner at the Showgrounds as Shamrock Rovers got their return to the League of Ireland off to a winning start against a battling Sligo Rovers.

Soccer • 04 Mar 23

Megan Smyth-Lynch (right) netted twice for Shelbourne

Shelbourne begin title defence with big win over Cork

Champions Shelbourne as they opened their Women's National League campaign with a 6-0 victory over Cork City at Tolka Park