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Peamount United sweep Women’s Premier Division awards

After finishing six points ahead of Shelbourne to win their first league title since 2020, Peamount United was expected to dominate at the Women’s Premier Division awards ceremony, held in Clontarf Castle on Nov. 23, and that proved true as Sadhbh Doyle won Player of the Year, James O’Callaghan won Manager of the Year, and Niamh Reid-Burke won the Golden …

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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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Peamount United win Women’s Premier Division with two games left to play

Peamount United 2-0 Wexford Youths Peamount United became SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division champions for the fourth time following a 2-0 victory over Wexford Youths at Ferrycarrig Park. The Peas extended their lead at the top of the table to 12 points, with two games still to play, but hold a better head-to-head record over second-placed Shamrock Rovers, so they …

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Ireland U19s to play Friendlies with Wales, Northern Ireland

The Ireland Women’s Under-19s have lined up three International Friendly games to help prepare for upcoming UEFA European Championship Qualifiers. Head Coach Dave Connell has selected a new-look squad with several uncapped players at this level for a trip to Wales and then to Northern Ireland. Ireland will take on Wales twice, on Wednesday, September 20 and Friday, September 22, …

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The Women’s National League Returns

Photo Credit: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile The Women’s League of Ireland returns this weekend. Top of the table Peamount take on fourth place Bohemians at 7.35 pm in Westmanstown this Saturday. Peamount are currently six points clear of second place Shelbourne. This game is live on TG4. Galway United will play Cork City on Saturday at 2pm in Eamon Deacy Park. This …

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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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Wexford triumph in Round 2 of Women’s Premier Division

Round 2 of the women’s premier division kicked off this weekend with action between Wexford Youths and Sligo Rovers on Saturday. Second-half goals from Rianna Jarrett and Emily Corbet gave Wexford the Women’s Premier Division points at Ferrycarrig Park this evening with a final score of Wexford 3 – Sligo Rovers 1. The hosts recorded a 3-1 win against a …

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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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TG4 and FAI announce deal to show 12 WNL games live

TG4 and FAI have announced a broadcast deal for the 2023 season of the newly renamed SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division (previously the Women’s National League). TG4’s coverage of the Women’s Premier Division began in 2021 and continued last year with 10 games being streamed. The 2023 season will see a further increase in coverage with 12 live games to …

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Athlone Town’s Corbet named Player of the Year for 2022

At the 2022 SSE Airtricity Women’s National League Awards, Emily Corbet was named Player of the Year to finish up an impressive season for Athlone Town where they finished second in the league and runners up for EVOKE.ie FAI Women’s Cup.   Athlone boss, Tommy Hewitt, was named Manager of the Year when the awards happened at the Gibson Hotel …

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