2025 Women’s All-Island Cup Draw Revealed

The draw for the 2025 All-Island Cup was made ahead of the competition getting underway in April. All 12 teams from the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division will be involved alongside the top teams from the Sports Direct Women’s Premiership. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHYrCMwsC53/ Champions Galway United were drawn into Group C alongside Cliftonville Ladies, Cork City and Peamount United. Group A will …

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In Pictures: Bohemians VS Palestine historic friendly in Dalymount Park

There were emotional scenes at the Bohemians Vs Palestine historic friendly in Dalymount Park last night, as the two sides came together through football, but what they were highlighting had much more to do than kicking a ball. The game, which ultimately finished 2-1 to the visitors, provided an opportunity for the people of Ireland to demonstrate their solidarity with …

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5 things to look forward to in this year’s Women’s Premier Division

The League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division kicks off tomorrow, Saturday the 8th of March, and as comes with every season, there’s a renewed air of optimism and excitement looming. With some new faces, increased investment and overall a more competitive league across the board there’s a lot up for grabs. Here’s five things to look forward to in this …

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How much prize money is on offer in the LOIW this year?

With hype and investment around the Women’s Premier Division on the rise and with the kick off date fast approaching, you may be wondering just how much prize money is on offer in the LOIW this year. Like is the case with a lot of women’s sports, the prize money is almost exponentially increasing year on year, and on this …

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Peamount United lift trophy after final round of Women’s Premier Division

Peamount United lifted the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division trophy for the fourth time in their history following a 6-1 win over Sligo Rovers at PRL Park. Goals from Jess Fitzgerald (2), Ellen Dolan (2), Erin McLaughlin and Avril Brierley saw James O’Callaghan’s team collect their 17th win of the season and sign off in style in front of 1,059 spectators and the …

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Energia AIL Round 1 Results: Wins for Blackrock, Ballincollig, and UL Bohemians

Blackrock College, Ballincollig, and UL Bohemians all registered wins in Round 1 of the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division. Ulster captain Beth Cregan touched down twice as Blackrock College began their title defence with a 22-17 bonus point win over Old Belvedere at Stradbrook. Munster’s Heather Kennedy bagged a brace of tries as a strong four-try second half saw Ballincollig …

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Upset win for Sligo Rovers over Bohemians in FAI Cup Quarterfinals

Sligo Rovers are through to the semi-finals of the FAI Cup after an upset 1-0 win over Bohemians, whom they had twice been defeated by this season and who are ranked fifth in the league, 23 points ahead of second-from-the-bottom Sligo. Elsewhere Shelbourne continued their title defence with a come-from-behind win over DLR Waves, while Athlone Town progressed after winning …

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First pro loss for Katie Taylor, Ireland are Water Polo Home Nations Champs: Weekend Roundup

Ireland win WaterPolo Home Nations Tournament First professional loss for Katie Taylor Katie Taylor suffered a narrow defeat in her homecoming fight after moving up a weight class to face England’s Chantelle Cameron in a bid to become the undisputed light-welterweight champion (Taylor is still the undisputed lightweight champion). Cameron won by majority decision with the judges giving 95-95, 96-94, …

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The League of Ireland and the Northern Ireland Football League agree all-island competition

The League of Ireland and the Northern Ireland Football League have agreed to introduce an all-island competition for women’s teams that will start play in June 2023. Talks between both leagues have been ongoing for some time to create a new competition that will see SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division clubs take on their NIFL Women’s Premiership counterparts during the season break …

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