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Aine O'Gorman was among the goalscorers for Peamount

Peamount United breeze past Cork City to take top spot

Peamount United eased past hosts Cork City 3-0 to take top spot in the Women's National League on goal difference.

Galway proved far too strong for Bohemians

WNL: Thompson on target as Galway too strong for Bohs

Galway WFC claimed their first win of the 2020 season with an impressive 4-1 win over newcomers Bohemians at the Oscar Traynor Centre this afternoon.

Soccer • 15 Aug 20

Aisling Spillane of Bohemians in action against Kylie Murphy of Wexford Youths during the opening weekend of the league

WNL preview: Wexford Youths and Peamount hit the road

Wexford Youths and Peamount United go on their travels in the Women's National League this weekend, and fans of Athlone Town and Cork City will be fearing the worst.

Soccer • 15 Aug 20

Pearl Slattery struck the first goal of the 2020 WNL season

WNL: Peamount, Shels and Wexford all on song in opener

Last season's runners-up Shelbourne started their 2020 Women's National League season on a winning note with a 3-1 victory over Cork City at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 08 Aug 20

Pat Trehy during a Bohemians women's team training session at Oscar Traynor Centre on Thursday

Bohs ready for WNL life after long wait for debut

Bohemians women's assistant manager Pat Trehy speaks to Raf Diallo ahead of their debut fixture in the Women's National League, five months on from when they had been due to kick off.

Soccer • 08 Aug 20

Eight of the nine clubs get their seasons under way this weekend

WNL 2020: Opening weekend preview

The Women's National League season kicks off with new teams this weekend.

Soccer • 07 Aug 20

'Trying to balance both, it was really a struggle'

Grant enjoying the balancing act of work and soccer

Ciara Grant tells RTÉ 2FM's Game On that she's looking forward to the return of the Women's National League, and enjoying the balance between her work as a doctor and playing soccer.

Soccer • 05 Aug 20

Marie Curtin has put her coaching career on hold to lead Treaty United into this season's Women's National League

Curtin raising hopes as Treaty United begin new era

In a city famous for the signing of a historic, war-ending treaty, it is no wonder that the latest footballing entity to emerge out of Limerick began in conflict.

Soccer • 29 Jul 20

Republic of Ireland international Stephanie Roche (R) will line out for Peamount United this season

Women's National League to kick off on 8 August

Peamount United will kick off the defence of their Women's National League title on Saturday 8 August.

Soccer • 17 Jul 20

Team representatives from the Women's Super League pictured at last season's Basketball Ireland launch

Women's Super League expanded for next season

Next season's Women's Super League is expanding to 12 teams, while two teams have been added to the second tier National League Division 1.

Basketball • 09 Jul 20

DLR Waves captain Cronin ready to come back with a bang

DLR Waves Catherine Cronin expects teams in the Women's National League to be straining at the leash for competitive action after "the longest pre-season we've ever had".

Soccer • 07 Jul 20

The Women's National League returns in August

Women's National League to return in August

The Women's National League will finally begin in the second week of August.

Soccer • 03 Jul 20

Dundalk are currently second in the Premier Division

LOI clubs to meet early next week over re-start date

League of Ireland clubs are to decide early next week on a potential date for a return to action following today's government announcement that sport can resume from 29 June.

Soccer • 20 Jun 20

The FAI has given clubs the green light to recommence training with minimal contact on 15 June

FAI launch 'Safer Return To Football Training' guide

The FAI has launched a 'Safer Return to Football Training' protocols for clubs in the League of Ireland and Women's National League, as well as for amateur and underage football

Soccer • 08 Jun 20

The WNL players desperate to fight for greater good

Ciara Grant and Catherine Cronin should be battling on the soccer pitch this weekend. Instead, they're doing everything in their power to help the public through the life-changing Covid-19 pandemic.

Soccer • 18 Apr 20

Liverpool and Republic of Ireland defensive midfielder Niamh Fahey

Women's Super League may be finished at neutral venues

The English Football Association is considering the possibility of playing the conclusion of the Women's Super League season at neutral venues.

Soccer • 18 Apr 20

Peamount's title defence will hopefully start in June

Women's National League set for June start

The Women's National League has been scheduled to start in June, a week after what will hopefully see the resumption of the men's SSE Airtricity League.

Soccer • 27 Mar 20

Guidelines have been issued ahead of this weekend's fixtures

FAI issues coronavirus guidelines for players and clubs

League of Ireland and Women's National League sides have been issued with a list of guidelines, aimed at helping clubs protect individuals attending games in relation to the coronavirus outbreak.

Soccer • 11 Mar 20

Roche previously left Peamount in June 2014

Stephanie Roche re-signs for Peamount United

Stephanie Roche has re-signed for Peamount United ahead of the start of the 2020 Women's National League season.

Soccer • 24 Feb 20

Women's National League fixtures released

The fixtures have been released for the new Women's National League, with three clubs - Athlone Town, Bohemians and Limerick side Treaty United - taking part in the competition for the first time.

Soccer • 20 Feb 20

Wexford Youths captain Kylie Murphy and her Peamount United counterpart Aine O'Gorman

Familiar foes ready for latest FAI Women's Cup showdown

Wexford Youths and Peamount United will battle it out in the FAI Women's Cup final for the second successive year. Will Peamount gain revenge for last year's defeat, or will the league champions again be denied by Wexford?

Soccer • 01 Nov 19

Shels victory puts title pressure back on Peamount

Shelbourne kept their Só Hotels Women's National League title hopes alive with a 4-0 cruise at DLR Waves that means Peamount United require a point against Cork City on Saturday to seal the crown.

Soccer • 23 Oct 19

Finn's late winner means the title race goes down to the wire

WNL round-up: Shels win means League goes to final day

The Só Hotels Women's National League is going to go down to the wire after a late Jamie Finn header saw Shelbourne beat last year's champions Wexford Youths on Sunday afternoon.

Soccer • 20 Oct 19

WNL round-up: Peamount & Wexford clock up huge wins

Peamount United cruised to an incredible 12-2 win against Kilkenny United to remain top of the Women's National League on Sunday.

Soccer • 22 Sep 19

Peamount United star Eleanor Ryan Doyle collects here award

Peamount's Ryan Doyle wins monthly honour

Peamount United star Eleanor Ryan Doyle was today named the Só Hotels Women's National League Player of the Month for June.

Soccer • 26 Aug 19

Womens National League