Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Athlone's Roisin Molloy earned a late point for the champions

Athlone battle back to earn a draw at Dalymount

Athlone Town came from two goals down to rescue a point in a thriller at Dalymount as the country's form team hosted the reigning champions who were desperate to climb back to the summit.

Soccer • 09 Aug

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

Izzy Finnegan celebrates after putting DLR Waves ahead

DLR Waves all but end Peamount title hopes

DLR Waves all but ended Peamount United's slim hopes of retaining their title with an impressive 3-2 victory in the sizzling South Dublin sun.

Soccer • 10 Aug 24

Turner's Cross will reopen on 1 May after the pitch was repaired

Turner's Cross to reopen on 1 May

Turner's Cross will reopen on 1 May after recent works to repair the pitch at the Cork venue.

Soccer • 24 Apr 24

Eoin Wearen is the new man in charge at Shelbourne

Wearen appointed as new Shelbourne manager

Eoin Wearen has been appointed as the new manager of Shelbourne, succeeding Noel King in the hotseat.

Soccer • 28 Nov 23

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

WNL round-up: Peas rue penalty miss in Hoops draw

Karen Duggan missed a last-minute penalty for Peamount United as the points were shared in an intriguing south Dublin derby against Shamrock Rovers at PRL Park.

Soccer • 30 Apr 23

Erin McLaughlin of Peamount United in action against Mia Dodd of Bohemians

WNL wrap: Peamount extend their 100% record

It was anything but a Saturday stroll as Peamount United maintained their 100% start to the season with a hard fought win at a lively Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 25 Mar 23

Savannah McCarthy has joined Shamrock Rovers

McCarthy latest Ireland star to join Shamrock Rovers

Irish international Savannah McCarthy has become the latest player to join new WNL team Shamrock Rovers after arriving from Galway United.

Soccer • 23 Jan 23

Shelbourne are the current Women's National League champions

Professional deals and minimum wage introduced to WNL

Professional contracts will be introduced to the SSE Airtricity Women's National League for the first time for the 2023 season.

Soccer • 30 Nov 22

Áine O'Gorman has over 100 caps for Ireland

O'Gorman first signing for Shamrock Rovers WNL side

Áine O'Gorman has been confirmed as Shamrock Rovers' first signing ahead of their return to the SSE Airtricity Women's National League.

Soccer • 24 Nov 22

Áine O'Gorman parts company with Peamount

Peamount United have confirmed that Republic of Ireland international Áine O'Gorman is to leave the club, ending a highly successful five-year spell with the Women's National League side.

Soccer • 23 Nov 22

Peamount United's Erin McLaughlin is called up for November training camp in Spain

Pauw calls up Keane and McLaughlin for Morocco friendly

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw has handed senior call-ups to Shelbourne's Katie Keane and Peamount United's Erin McLaughlin for the upcoming friendly against Morocco, which forms part of a training camp in Spain.

Soccer • 04 Nov 22

Rachel Graham still driven by pride & love for Shels

Rachel Graham has been around the Women's National League long enough to savour the big days - and she's had plenty of them in a trophy-laden career.

Soccer • 04 Nov 22

Republic of Ireland international Aine O'Gorman is nominated

Shels miss out on WNL Player of Year nomination

SSE Airtricity Women's National League champions Shelbourne have missed out on a player of the year award nomination as they chase a double this weekend.

Soccer • 02 Nov 22

Jessie Stapleton dreaming of double delight for Shels

Jessie Stapleton was first called into a Republic of Ireland senior training camp when she was just 13 years old. Still only 17, she's well on her way to living up to the expectations that have surrounded her ever since.

Soccer • 03 Nov 22

Shelbourne captain Pearl Slattery and manager Noel King celebrate a successful title defence

Shels skipper Slattery glad to overcome title pressure

Shelbourne captain Pearl Slattery praised her team-mates for the way in which they dealt with the pressure and delivered a successful SSE Airtricity Women's National League title defence.

Soccer • 29 Oct 22

Shelbourne captain Pearl Slattery lifts the trophy alongside her team-mates

Shelbourne sink Wexford to win Women's National League

Shelbourne have retained the SSE Airtricity Women's National League title after winning 4-0 at Wexford Youths in the last game of the season.

Soccer • 29 Oct 22

(L to R): Pearl Slattery, Jessica Hennessy and Kylie Murphy

WNL preview: Three-horse title race comes to the boil

Once again the SSE Airtricity Women's National League is heading for a remarkable last day of action, with three teams still in with a chance of winning the title: Shelbourne, Wexford Youths and Peamount United.

Soccer • 28 Oct 22

Kylie Murphy of Wexford Youths, left, celebrates with teammate Becky Watkins after scoring the side's second goal

WNL round-up: Peamount and Wexford play out thriller

A big crowd at a chilly PRL Park were treated to an enthralling clash between two of the WNL heavyweights in a real ding-dong battle as Peamount United and Wexford Youths drew 3-3.

Soccer • 22 Oct 22

Shelbourne and Peamunt United are battling for the title again

WNL preview: Remarkable title race heads for climax

The SSE Airtricity League Women's National League is, once again, going right down to the wire as a remarkable four-horse title race heads for its conclusion.

Soccer • 21 Oct 22

Collie O'Neill pictured during his successful time in charge of UCD

Collie O'Neill at the helm as Rovers confirm WNL entry

Shamrock Rovers has confirmed it will compete in next season's Women's National League (WNL), subject to a successful licence application to the FAI.

Soccer • 07 Oct 22

Wexford have suffered two defeats in succession

Don't write us off - Wexford defiant in WNL title race

Wexford Youths manager Stephen Quinn has issued a stirring defence of his side's chances of lifting the Women's National League title despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Athlone Town on Saturday.

Soccer • 02 Oct 22

thlone Town players including Jessica Hennessy, centre, celebrate their side's second goal, scored by Gillian Keenan against Wexford

Updated WNL round-up: Shels and chasing pack close on Wexford

Shelbourne kept in touch with Wexford Youths at the top of the Women's National League after a 2-1 victory over Cork City at Tolka Park, while Peamount United and Athlone Town earned wins to stay in title contention.