Why aren’t people going to women’s football games?

The atmosphere at Sunday’s WFAI Cup Final was that muted it felt like a covid game at times, devoid of the bells and whistles that would usually accompany such a showcase, and surely a damning statement that although women’s football has come a long way in this country, there’s still a hell of a lot of work to be done. …

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Shelbourne to face Athlone Town in FAI Cup final

Shelbourne will get the opportunity to retain the 2023 Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup after setting up a repeat of last year’s final against Athlone Town. Goals from Christie Gray and Hannah Healy secured a 2-0 triumph over Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght Stadium to ensure Shelbourne made it back to the showpiece event for a second year running. In the …

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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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Draw Made For Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup Quarter-Finals

The draw for the Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup Quarter-Finals has pitted holders Shelbourne against DLR Waves. In what is the 49th year of this historic competition, Sports Direct are onboard as Principal Partners of both the Men’s and Women’s FAI Cups. Shelbourne received a bye into the final eight and they must overcome Dublin rivals DLR, who knocked out …

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Huge ties in the first round of the Evoke.ie FAI Women’s Cup & Extra.ie FAI Men’s Cup

The draws have taken place today for the first round of the 2022 Evoke.ie FAI Women’s Cup and the Extra.ie FAI Men’s Cup, the first time both draws have been held together. As part of the first-round draw, the FAI have confirmed the dates for the two finals with the final for the Evoke.ie FAI Women’s Cup set for Sunday, …

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