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Kylie Murphy is targeting another Cup success

Kylie Murphy: Wexford Youths' evolving driving force

Kylie Murphy has been Wexford Youths' beating heart for more than a decade, but this season she's taken on a challenge that's invigorated her game. Now, she's eyeing another FAI Cup triumph.

Soccer • 20 Nov 21

Shelbourne players celebrate league glory

Shelbourne seize WNL title after dramatic turnaround

Shelbourne beat Wexford Youths to become Women's National League champions after a dramatic final-day turnaround which saw leaders Peamount United slip up at home to Galway WFC.

Soccer • 13 Nov 21

Peamount only focusing on themselves, insists Gorman

Peamount United midfielder Dora Gorman insists that her side are only focused on themselves as the Women's National League culminates in a dramatic final-day decider.

Soccer • 12 Nov 21

Wexford Youths players Kylie Murphy, left, who claimed a brace and Lynn Marie Grant who scored one goal

Wexford dethrone holders Peamount to reach cup final

Wexford Youths advanced to the Women's FAI Cup Final next month after a deserved 3-1 victory over holders Peamount in PRL Park.

Soccer • 09 Oct 21

Stephanie Roche (Peamount), Lauren Dwyer (Wexford), Amanda Budden (Shelbourne) and Chloe Singleton (Galway)

Do or die for four clubs in Saturday's FAI Cup semis

The battle to reach the EVOKE.ie FAI Women's Cup Final commences on two fronts this Saturday as four teams prepare to put everything on the line.

Soccer • 08 Oct 21

Stephanie Roche scored Peamount's opener as they took a big step in the title race

WNL round-up: Peamount extend lead at the summit

Peamount United extended their advantage at the top of the Women's National League to four points after a 3-0 win away at Bohemians.

Soccer • 25 Sep 21

Peamount can go four points clear at the top

WNL Preview: Peamount aim to extend title race lead

This weekend could prove to be a decisive one when it comes to the destination of the Women's National League title, with leaders Peamount United knowing that winning their game in hand could put them four points clear with five games to go.

Soccer • 24 Sep 21

Kylie Murphy was on the scoresheet for Wexford

WNL: Wexford maintain unbeaten run, Waves win in Galway

There were wins for Wexford Youths and DLR Waves in the SSE Airtricity Women's National League on Sunday.

Soccer • 12 Sep 21

Lynn Marie Grant was the Wexford saviour

WNL wrap: 10-player Wexford edge big win against Shels

Lynn Marie Grant came off the bench to earn 10-player Wexford Youths a huge victory against Shelbourne at Ferrycarrig Park with a terrific 89th-minute strike on Saturday afternoon.

Soccer • 07 Aug 21

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Still no news on next Dundalk boss

On this week's podcast, Adrian Eames and James O'Toole are joined by Gary Rodgers, who is very critical of standard of refereeing this season in the League of Ireland and is looking for more clarity on the Dundalk managerial situation which he describes as carnage.

Soccer • 17 May 21

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: What's going on at Waterford?

Adrian Eames, James O'Toole and Karl Sheppard discuss the future of Waterford FC with former player and coach David Breen, who says he's looking for clarity from the club owner Simon Power.

Soccer • 10 May 21

Claire O'Riordan is part of the squad for the two Ireland friendlies

O'Riordan goes back to the future & hits the goal trail

Ahead of the Republic of Ireland's friendlies against Denmark and Belgium, Claire O'Riordan talks about being back among the goals for her club and the dream of playing in a World Cup.

Soccer • 07 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

Emily Whelan scores against Treaty United

WNL round-up: Bohs claim first win; Shels hit seven

There were wins for Galway, Bohemians, Wexford Youths and a resounding 7-0 victory for Shelbourne over Treaty United.

Soccer • 10 Oct 20

Lauren Kelly (right) scored twice in last year's final victory over Peamount

Wexford to face Peamount in FAI Women's Cup semi-finals

Wexford Youths will face familiar foes Peamount United in the FAI Women's Senior Cup semi-finals while Cork City take on Treaty United.

Soccer • 09 Oct 20

Eleanor Ryan Doyle of Peamount United in action against Shels' Chloe Mustaki last season

WNL preview: Peamount & Shels set for intriguing battle

It's the penultimate round of games in Phase One of the Women's National League, with Dublin rivals Shelbourne and Peamount United jostling for position at the top of the tree.

Soccer • 26 Sep 20

Peamount United players celebrate with Karen Duggan (No 16) following her goal

WNL round-up: Peamount win again, Bohs grab a draw

Bohemians picked up their first point in the Women's National League as Peamount United strengthened their title defence by securing a fifth win of the campaign.

Soccer • 13 Sep 20

Ellen Molloy with her Barretstown /WNL Player of the Month award

Wexford's Molloy wins WNL Player of Month gong

Wexford Youths' Ellen Molloy has been named Women's National League Player of the Month for August.

Soccer • 11 Sep 20

Karl Fitzsimons of Wexford (l) in action against Mark Birrane of Athlone Town

Recap: FAI Cup wins for Shelbourne and Athlone Town

Read how it all unfolded on a night when 15 goals were scored in the two games

Soccer • 28 Aug 20

Wexford Youths were due to welcome Galway to Ferrycarrig Park tonight

WNL preview: Wexford cancel clash due to Covid concern

Wexford Youths have postponed their clash with Galway after a player was found to have been in close contact to somebody who has tested positive for Covid-19.

Soccer • 22 Aug 20

Wexford Youths captain Kylie Murphy lifting the cup last November

Wexford Youths begin FAI Women's Cup defence at Galway

Wexford Youths will begin their defence of the FAI Women's Cup with a trip to Galway after the draw for this year's competition took place on Wednesday evening.

Soccer • 29 Jul 20

Rianna Jarrett: 'There is that big step up to the Women's Super League from the Women's National League'

Rianna Jarrett ready to take flight with Ireland

Rianna Jarrett says she's feeling better than ever as she gears up for the Republic of Ireland's crunch Euro 2021 qualifier against Greece in Tallaght on Thursday.

Soccer • 04 Mar 20

Rianna Jarrett in action during the FAI Cup final

Jarrett among league player of the year nominees

Republic of Ireland star Rianna Jarrett is among the players who have been nominated for the Women's National League Player of the Year.

Soccer • 08 Nov 19

Lauren Kelly of Wexford Youths and Louise Corrigan of Peamount United

'She's been threatening all year' - Jarrett on Kelly

There is "plenty more to come" from Wexford Youths' two-goal hero Lauren Kelly, according to team-mate Rianna Jarrett.

Soccer • 03 Nov 19

Wexford Youths captain Kylie Murphy lifts the FAI Cup

Wexford Youths swing five-goal thriller to win FAI Cup

Lauren Kelly's first-half brace helped Wexford Youths to secure the Só Hotels FAI Women's Cup, defeating Peamount United 3-2 in a five-goal thriller at the Aviva Stadium

Soccer • 03 Nov 19