Kiernan and Molloy Out of World Cup Playoffs Due To Injuries

On October 11th, Ireland will play either Scotland or Austria in the World Cup playoffs, but two strong players, Ellen Molloy and Leanne Kiernan, will be out with injuries. Kiernan, a talented striker, injured her ankle while playing for Liverpool FC against Chelsea on Sunday Sept. 18th; Liverpool defeated Chelsea 2-1. Liverpool FC said in a statement that Kiernan “may …

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KPMG Irish Open is Back for the First time Since 2012 Weekend Roundup

The WNL Highlights   The Wexford Youths take the lead in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League to wrap up a big weekend for the WNL. With Shelbourne, Peamount United and Athlone Town not closely behind, it will be tough to see who keeps at the top of the leaderboard next week. The results from this weekend are:   Athlone …

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Shelbourne Defeat, Wexford Youths Triumph: WNL Round-UP

Wexford Youths are now the team to catch after opening up a four-point lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League. Champions Shelbourne lost away to Athlone Town in the live TG4 game, while Bohemians, Cork City and Peamount United were also victorious. Athlone Town 2-0 Shelbourne Knocked off the top of the table last weekend, Shelbourne …

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SSE Airtricity WNL Round-Up

The title race in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League had an interesting twist on Saturday as Wexford Youths took over from champions Shelbourne at the top. Shels lost narrowly to Peamount United in an entertaining Dublin Derby, which was broadcast live on TG4, while Wexford stormed back against Cork City to claim three vital points. Bohemians and Galway also …

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SSE Airtricity WNL ROUND-UP

DLR Waves 1-0 Cork City  DLR Waves hadn’t won in four outings prior to this encounter with a Cork City side who were themselves looking for consecutive wins for the first time this season. And the opening stages proved tight with neither side gaining the upper hand. On the half hour, however, the Waves broke the deadlock, Mia Dodd driving …

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Cora Staunton’s AFLW History And Irish Rugby’s Tough Japan Test | Weekend Roundup

📰Weekend Roundup📰@duckie15 50th AFLW Goal 🏃‍♀️@irishrugby's 2nd Test Defeat in Japan 🏉 Her Sports' @FAIreland World Cup Qualifier Watch Party. Read these stories and more on https://t.co/XFza24vP7p@LoiWomen @aflwomens @aflw_irelandhttps://t.co/VSTyaXaUJg pic.twitter.com/ECEc1kWw3n — Her Sport (@HerSportDotIE) August 29, 2022   Cora Staunton reaches the 50-goal milestone   Staunton has impressed the masses with her amazing individual performance against the Western Bulldogs, scoring …

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ROUND-UP for SSE Airtricity Women’s National League

Treaty United 0-6 Galway WFC Galway made the trip down to Markets Field in Limerick, seeking out another win against Treaty United. The Galway side started sharply and it took less than a minute to get the scoreline going. It was Lynsey McKey with the finish after a great pass across the box from Chloe Singleton. Galway continued to move the …

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SSE Airtricity WNL Round-Up | Week 7

Matchweek 7 of the SSE Airtricity WNL did not disappoint as DLR Waves were victorious over Shelbourne to end The Reds unbeaten run. Series 7DLR Waves 1-0 ShelbourneA big result for The Waves as the home side collect all three points at the UCD Bowl. Both sides started the game off well with Shelbourne keeping majority of possession in the …

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SSE Airtricity WNL Round-up Week 6

Shelbourne and Peamount United remain joint top of the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League after a thrilling weekend of action. Sligo Rovers 3-1 Treaty UnitedOn paper, this game was a fairly even contest. Sligo were missing taliswoman Emma Hansberry and in-form goalkeeper Kristen Sample. It was the home side though who really deserved the win, their first at The Showgrounds. …

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SSE Airtricity Women’s National League | Week 4

It was an exciting Super Saturday in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League, as champions Shelbourne clicked into gear and Peamount United hosted DLR Waves in a top of the table clash. Shelbourne 7-0 Cork CityLast seasons champions were dominant at Tolka Park running in six goals. The first of the Reds goals came in 14th minute, the Cork defense cleared …

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