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Athlone Town head coach John Sullivan before the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Sligo Rovers and Athlone Town at The Showgrounds in Sligo.

Sullivan ends Athlone reign just one game into new season

Athlone Town are searching for a new manager just one match into the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division season after John Sullivan stepped down on Thursday.

Soccer • 19 Mar

Sligo Rovers players celebrates after Emma Hansberry, hidden, scored her side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Sligo Rovers and Athlone Town at The Showgrounds in Sligo.

WLOI: Bit O'Red fight back to earn point against Athlone

Double winners Athlone Town were held to a draw by Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds on the opening afternoon of the new SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division season, as the Bit O'Red got their season off to an impressive start.

Soccer • 15 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

Rianna Jarrett of Wexford is interviewed by Brian Daly of Virgin Media about the move of Wexford FC from Ferrycarrig Park to a new stadium, currently under development, in Wexford Town before the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Wexfo

Jarrett appointed senior assistant coach at DLR Waves

Former Republic of Ireland striker Rianna Jarrett has been appointed senior assistant coach at SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division side DLR Waves.

Soccer • 09 Dec 25

Shamrock Rovers new first team head coach James O'Callaghan poses for a portrait during his unveiling at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Ex-Peas boss O'Callaghan takes Shamrock Rovers reins

Shamrock Rovers have confirmed the appointment of former Peamount United boss James O'Callaghan as their new women's senior manager.

Soccer • 03 Dec 25

Aoibheann Clancy of Shelbourne in action against Hannah Waesch of Athlone during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Athlone Town at Tolka Park in Dublin.

Graham and De Búrca's Women's LOI Team of the Season

Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and her former Republic of Ireland team-mate Méabh De Búrca pick their best XI from the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division campaign in the wake of Saturday's final day.

Soccer • 13 Oct 25

Kelly Brady of Athlone Town before the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Athlone Town at Tolka Park in Dublin.

Brady keen to top two tables as Athlone seal vital win

Kelly Brady is hopeful of finishing on top of two tables after playing her part in a win that has put Athlone Town within sight of a second SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division title in a row.

Soccer • 27 Sep 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

Pearl Slattery of Shelbourne in action against Kelly Brady of Athlone Town during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Athlone Town and Shelbourne at Athlone Town Stadium in Westmeath.

Preview: Shels and Athlone get set for defining clash

Shelbourne host Athlone Town in the game of the season in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division, with the clash at Tolka Park on Saturday set to have a huge say in the title race.

Soccer • 26 Sep 25

Shels keep squeeze on Athlone with second-half flourish

Shelbourne kept their title dreams alive with a convincing 4-0 win over DLR Waves to move within a point of champions Athlone Town at the summit of the Women's Premier Division.

Soccer • 13 Sep 25

30 August 2025; Kelly Brady of Athlone Town during the UEFA Women's Champions League Second Qualifying Round third-place match between Crvena Zvezda and Athlone Town at Sportpark Schreurserve in Enschede, Netherlands. Photo by Rico Brouwer/Sportsfile

Women's Premier Division wrap: Athlone Town extend lead

In round 18 of the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division, Athlone Town extended their lead at the top of the table with a 2-0 home win over sixth-placed Shamrock Rovers, their 13th victory of the season.

Soccer • 06 Sep 25

Treaty's Flocchini named player of the month for August

Treaty United midfielder Isabella Flocchini has been named as the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division Player of the Month for August 2025.

Soccer • 05 Sep 25

Aoife Murphy O'Connor of Athlone Town during the UEFA Women's Champions League First Qualifying Round semi-final match between Cardiff City and Athlone Town at Athlone Town Stadium in Westmeath.

Athlone return to summit after win at Waterford

Athlone Town's return to domestic action proved fruitful as the reigning SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division champions reclaimed top spot after a 2-0 win at Waterford.

Soccer • 03 Sep 25

31 August 2025; Kylie Murphy of Wexford celebrates with team-mates and the cup after the All-Island Cup final match between Wexford and Bohemians at Ferrycarrig Park in Wexford. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Wexford victorious in All-Island Cup final on penalties

Wexford came from behind to send an enthralling All-Island Cup final to penalties at Ferrycarrig Park in which they were five from five from the spot to put their name on the trophy for first time.

Soccer • 31 Aug 25

15 August 2025; Mackenzie Anthony of Shelbourne during the Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup quarter-final match between Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Shelbourne win big after Anthony's poker play

Title hopefuls Shelbourne returned to the top of the table as they put Sligo Rovers to the sword in an 8-0 drubbing at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 30 Aug 25

23 August 2025; Kelly Brady of Athlone Town celebrates after scoring her side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Athlone Town and Shelbourne at Athlone Town Stadium in Westmeath. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfi

Athlone return to league summit with success over Shels

Athlone Town returned to the summit of the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division with an impressive 2-1 victory over title rivals Shelbourne.

Soccer • 23 Aug 25

22 March 2025; Katie McCarn of Bohemians, right, celebrates with team-mates after scoring their side's third goal during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Wexford at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Spo

Bohemians enjoy away win in Waterford to move sixth

Bohemians moved into the top half of the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division thanks to a comfortable 3-0 victory away at Waterford.

Soccer • 05 Aug 25

Aoibheann Clancy of Shelbourne during the 2025 Women's President's Cup match between Shelbourne and Athlone Town at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

WLOI round-up: Shels go top after gritty win in Cork

Shelbourne jumped to the top of the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division after a 2-0 victory at Cork City on Saturday.

Soccer • 02 Aug 25

Shamrock Rovers coach Stephanie Zambra before the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Athlone Town at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

'She'll have a lot of respect from the players already'

Shamrock Rovers will return to SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division action tonight for the first time since Collie O'Neill opted to step down as head coach. Waterford will be the opposition and it will be a landmark occasion for Stephanie Zambra after her appointment as interim head coach.

Soccer • 29 Jul 25

Aislinn Meaney scored a stunner for Galway

WPD wrap: Athlone lose ground at top after Galway draw

Athlone Town and Galway United played out a battling draw in a high-quality affair at The Athlone Town Stadium as the reigning champions saw their lead at the top cut to just two points.

Soccer • 19 Jul 25

27 April 2024; Katie Lawlee of Treaty United in action against Shauna Carroll of Bohemians during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Treaty United at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Treaty hit late winner to beat Bohs at Dalymount

Treaty United came from behind to overcome ten-player Bohemians in a thrilling clash at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 21 Jun 25

22 March 2025; Ellen Molloy of Wexford during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Wexford at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

WLOI wrap: Wexford win big at Treaty as rain takes toll

Wexford enjoyed a commanding 4-1 win at Treaty United to tighten their grip on third place in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division on a Saturday heavily disrupted by weather-related postponements.

Soccer • 14 Jun 25

12 June 2025; Madison McGuane of Treaty United with her SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division Player of the Month Award for May at Markets Field in Limerick. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Treaty star McGuane named Player of the Month

Teenage star Madison McGuane has been named as the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division Player of the Month for the month of May.

Soccer • 12 Jun 25

Rebecca Cooke bagged a brace for Shelbourne (file pic)

Shelbourne show their grit in thrilling win over Galway

Shelbourne emerged victorious in a thrilling battle of two heavyweight contenders in an end-to-end SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division clash at a sun-soaked Tolka Park.

Soccer • 10 May 25

Kelly Brady of Athlone Town with her Player of the Month Award for April

Red-hot striker Brady lands April player of the month

Athlone Town's in-form striker Kelly Brady has been named as the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division player of the month for April.

Soccer • 08 May 25

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