Updated at 17.56

SHAMROCK ROVERS HAVE confirmed the signing of Abbie Larkin, along with several other signings, after Shelbourne this week expressed disappointment that the 17-year-old had chosen to leave the club. 

The Ireland international, who has four senior Irish caps under her belt and is pushing to be included in Vera Pauw’s squad for next summer’s World Cup, had been confirmed as a Shels player for 2023 earlier this month.

But the back-to-back Women’s National League [WNL] champions and FAI Cup holders confirmed a reverse of the decision on Tuesday.

Speaking on her arrival at Rovers, Larkin said: “I am delighted to be joining Shamrock Rovers football club. It has been a difficult decision for me, however, the opportunity to sign for a club with a professional environment, a top coach and excellent facilities was an opportunity I had to take for my own development.

“I am extremely excited about the new challenge, but I would also like to thank the people at Shelbourne FC who have helped with my development to date.”

Earlier today, Rovers announced the signings of Lia O’Leary and Aoibhe Fleming.  

O’Leary, an U17 Irish International who has been part of Vera Pauw’s home-based squads, also joins from Shelbourne. Fleming, an Irish U17 international, joins the Hoops from Peamount. 

This evening, the club proceeded to announce four more signings – Jess Gargan, Shauna Fox, and Amanda Budden from Shelbourne, as well as Lauren Kelly from Peamount.