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Emma Doherty Named Premier Division Player of the Month

Galway United forward Emma Doherty has been crowned the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division Player of the Month for March 2025, following a standout run of form that has helped propel her side into the early title conversation. The Donegal native netted three goals in as many games during the month, including a well-taken brace against DLR Waves and a …

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Athlone Town defeat Peamount United 3-0 to win President’s Cup

Three second-half goals helped Athlone Town to a 3-0 victory over Peamount United to win the President’s Cup in Athlone Town Stadium. Goals from Chloe Singleton (2) and Casey Howe ensured that the home team successfully retained the trophy that they won last year following an impressive display. This was a battle between the 2023 Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup …

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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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McCormack To Become first Female CEO in the LOI As Canadians Invest in Treaty United

Former Irish international Ciara McCormack is set to become the League of Ireland’s first female chief executive, with a Canadian investment firm partnering with her and committing to backing both the the men’s and women’s sides of Treaty United. The news broke in The 42 yesterday afternoon, and was later confirmed by the club when chairman Conn Murray spoke with …

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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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Professional contracts announced for players in Women’s National League

The Football Association of Ireland and the League of Ireland have confirmed the introduction of professional contracts to players in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League (WNL) which will be introduced December 1st, 2022. From this date, professional players in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League will be subject to the same Standard Player Contract and minimum wage regulations as …

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