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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Athlone roared back in the second-half thanks to a brace from Kelly Brady

Brady brace against Treaty roars Athlone to the top

Champions Athlone Town continued their unbeaten start to the season with a big come-from-behind win at home to a spirited Treaty United, and in doing so regained top spot over title rivals Shelbourne.

Soccer • 19 Apr

Kate Mooney struck late to win it for Shels

Women's LOI wrap: Shels edge Peas, Galway beat Hoops

Ten player Shelbourne earned bragging rights and a huge three points in the most dramatic circumstances as Kate Mooney's late, late penalty proved the difference in a Dublin derby of the highest quality at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 30 Mar

Ruesha Littlejohn was unveiled as Shamrock Rovers' new signing today

Shamrock Rovers confirm high-profile Littlejohn signing

Republic of Ireland midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn is bound for the League of Ireland Women's Premier Division, with Shamrock Rovers confirming the news of their high-profile signing this evening.

Soccer • 12 Mar

Shamrock Rovers head coach Collie O'Neill speaks to his players after the 2-1 victory at Tolka Park

O'Neill savours Hoops' 'sweet' comeback win over Shels

Shamrock Rovers manager Collie O'Neill heaped praise on his players' fighting spirit after his side came back from a goal down to win at Shelbourne for a "sweet" opening to their SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division campaign on Saturday.

Soccer • 09 Mar

Pearl Slattery and Rachel Graham celebrate with the FAI President's Cup after Saturday's 2-1 win over league champions Athlone Town

'To see how far it's come now is brilliant' - Graham

Shelbourne's Rachel Graham reflects on the progress made in the Women's Premier Division as a new season dawns, while Méabh De Búrca speaks to the RTÉ Soccer Podcast about why a second tier remains a long way away.

Soccer • 05 Mar

Julie-Ann Russell enjoyed a superb season for Galway Utd and Ireland

Russell recognised for resurgent season

Julie-Ann Russell has been named SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division Player of the Year.

Soccer • 03 Dec 24

James O'Callaghan (R) with his daughter and Peamount player Lauryn O'Callaghan after winning the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division in 2023

O'Callaghan leaves Peamount hot seat after eight years

James O'Callaghan has stepped down as manager of Peamount United after eight years in charge and three league titles.

Soccer • 22 Oct 24

Athlone's Molloy scoops player of the month award

Athlone Town's Roisin Molloy has capped off a memorable SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division season by winning the player of the month award for October.

Soccer • 18 Oct 24

Republic of Ireland international Julie-Ann Russell opened the scoring

WPL wrap: Galway beat newly crowned champions Athlone

Galway United overcame newly-crowned league champions Athlone Town in a five-goal thriller at Eamon Deacy Park to bring the curtain down on the 2024 Women's Premier Division.

Soccer • 12 Oct 24

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