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Dana Scheriff of Athlone Town, front, celebrates after scoring her side's first goal during the 2026 Women's President's Cup final match between Athlone Town and Shelbourne at Athlone Town Stadium in Westmeath.

De Búrca: Athlone even stronger for league title defence

Athlone Town are in an arguably even stronger position to retain their SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division despite losing last season's top scorer, according to former Republic of Ireland international Méabh De Búrca.

Soccer • 22 hrs

Sligo bring in Stephens and Filipe ahead of new season

Sligo Rovers have recruited from the American market ahead of the Women's Premier Division season with Sydney Stephens and Manu Baptista Filipe joining the Bit O' Red.

Soccer • 16 Feb

26 July 2025; Bohemians manager Alban Hysa during the All-Island Cup semi-final match between Bohemians and Shelbourne at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Hysa resigns as Bohemians manager

Alban Hysa has today stepped down as Bohemians' women's first-team team manager.

Soccer • 06 Jan

14 November 2025; Kelly Brady of Athlone Town with her SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division Player of The Year, Golden Boot and Team of the Year awards during the 2025 SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division Awards at The Alex Hotel in Dublin. Photo by

Brady wins Player of the Year after debut season

Athlone Town's Kelly Brady claimed the Player of the Year award for the 2025 Women's Premier Division season after starring in the midlanders' double-winning campaign.

Soccer • 15 Nov 25

22 October 2025; Republic of Ireland and Athlone Town's Kelly Brady poses with team-mates after receiving the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division Player of the Month Award for October 2025 at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Pho

Brady lands another honour for magical October

The recognition for Kelly Brady's performances with Athlone Town continues to flow in after she was named as the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division Player of the Month for October 2025.

Soccer • 22 Oct 25

1 October 2025; Athlone Town players and staff, led by Kelly Brady, centre, celebrate winning the league title after victory in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Cork City and Athlone Town at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo by Piaras

Brady hat-trick seals Athlone's second straight title

Athlone Town are Women's Premier Division champions once again following a 4-0 victory over Cork City at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 02 Oct 25

Bohs carry on cup momentum with league win over Wexford

Bohemians maintained the weekend momentum of reaching a first-ever FAI Cup final by taking all three points in a 3-1 victory over Wexford at Ferrycarrig Park.

Soccer • 16 Sep 25

Dolan inspires Peas to comeback win at Dalymount Park

Bohemians' incredible nine-game unbeaten run came to an abrupt halt against an impressive Peamount side who had the immense Ellen Dolan to thank for a come-from-behind win.

Soccer • 19 Aug 25

1 March 2025; Maddie Gibson of Athlone Town in action against 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

Analysis: Clash of styles to define title deciders

Although two-thirds of the season has been played and only two months remain, the battle for the 2025 Women's Premier Division will only really begin when Athlone Town host Shelbourne on Saturday.

Women's Premier Division • 20 Aug 25

Hannah Waesch of Athlone Town celebrates after the UEFA Women's Champions League First Qualifying Round final match between Agram and Athlone Town at Athlone Town Stadium

Athlone boss ready to make Champions League step up

Athlone Town manager Colin Fortune watched his side claim their second Champions League victory in the space of four days but knows they face a big step up in challenge as they progress to the second qualifying stage of Europe's top competition.

Soccer • 03 Aug 25

30 July 2025; Kate Mooney of Shelbourne pictured with her SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division Player of the Month Award for June/July at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile *** NO REPRODUCTION FEE ***

Mooney wins monthly award after run of goals

Shelbourne striker Kate Mooney has been named as the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division Player of the Month for June and July.

Soccer • 30 Jul 25

Emily Corbet of Shamrock Rovers, centre, celebrates with teammate Scarlett Herron after scoring her side's third goal during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Waterford at Tallaght Stadium

Hoops in seventh heaven as Zambra era starts in style

The Stephanie Zambra era got off to a flying start as a rampant Shamrock Rovers hammered Waterford 7-1 at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 29 Jul 25

17 May 2025; Shamrock Rovers manager Collie O'Neill before the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Shamrock Rovers confirm O'Neill resignation

Shamrock Rovers Women's head coach Collie O'Neill has resigned from his position, the club have announced.

Soccer • 24 Jul 25

Treaty battle back to earn a point against Athlone

Champions Athlone Town were held by a gallant Treaty United 1-1 at the Markets Field, an outcome that pushes Colin Fortune's side three points clear at the top of the Women's Premier Division.

Soccer • 23 Jul 25

8 March 2025; Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Katie Keane during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Littlejohn and Keane depart Hoops for UK moves

Republic of Ireland international Ruesha Littlejohn has left Shamrock Rovers, with the Tallaght side also confirming the departure of Katie Keane ahead of a move to Leicester City.

Soccer • 30 Jun 25

Cobh Ramblers look set to join the Women's Premier Division

Cobh Ramblers set to join Women's Premier Division

Cobh Ramblers are set to become the latest side to join the Women's Premier Division after confirming plans to launch a senior side

Soccer • 25 Mar 25

All-Island Cup draw made ahead of April kick-off

The draw for the 2025 All-Island Cup has been made with a clash of Shelbourne and Linfield one of the highlights.

Soccer • 19 Mar 25

New managers set to bring more life to Premier Division

The 2025 Women's Premier Division season will have a very different look to previous campaigns. Here we look at the new managers and the positives behind them.

Soccer • 03 Mar 25

Niamh Farrelly (left) has joined Galway United for 2025

Farrelly switches to Galway United for new season

Galway United have recruited Republic of Ireland international Niamh Farrelly for the 2025 SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division season.

Soccer • 14 Jan 25

Colin Fortune is the new Athlone Town boss

Fortune favours Athlone as champions recruit new boss

Colin Fortune has been appointed the new manager of Women's Premier Division champions Athlone Town.

Soccer • 26 Nov 24

Athlone Town have three players nominated for Player of the Year

Athlone dominate nominees lists for Premier prizes

Athlone Town dominate the shortlists for the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division awards, including three nominees for the outstanding player accolade.

Soccer • 04 Nov 24

Athlone Town celebrate their league triumph

Athlone Town seal first league title with win over Bohs

Athlone Town clinched their first-ever league title after overcoming Bohemians with a hard-fought 2-0 win to spark wild scenes amongst their players.

Soccer • 05 Oct 24

Brenda Ebika Tabe (R) celebrates her second goal for Athlone Town

Athlone take another stride towards league title glory

Athlone Town moved another step closer to claiming the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division crown as a Brenda Ebika Tabe double earned them a precious three points against Wexford FC at Ferrycarrig Park.

Soccer • 25 Sep 24

It was a second monthly award for Pearl Slattery

Slattery rewarded for stellar showings with Shels

Shelbourne captain Pearl Slattery has been rewarded for some stellar performances during the summer with the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division player of the month for July/August.

Soccer • 05 Sep 24

Cara Griffin was among the goals for Treaty United

Sligo Rovers winless streak goes on after Treaty defeat

Sligo Rovers' wait for a first win of the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division goes on after a narrow 2-1 defeat at home to Treaty United on Sunday afternoon.

Soccer • 18 Aug 24

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