# Women's National League

Last month

February 2023

# last push

Bohemians confirm signing of Sarah Rowe as World Cup comes into focus

The Mayo multi-sport star appears to be making one last push for Vera Pauw’s squad.

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Feb 23rd 2023, 7:18 PM

Last year

2022

# Historic

FAI to introduce professional contracts for players in Women's National League

The professional contracts will be introduced from 1 December, 2022.

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Nov 30th 2022, 1:51 PM

# Top Prizes

Athlone Town's Corbet scoops Player of the Year award to cap off fine season for midlanders

The 2022 SSE Airtricity Women’s National League Awards took place at the Gibson Hotel.

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Nov 24th 2022, 8:31 PM

# twists and turns

Wexford Youths open up four-point lead on thrilling day in WNL title race

Athlone Town saw off champions Shelbourne, while Bohemians, Cork City and Peamount United were also victorious.

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Sep 17th 2022, 8:41 PM

# Wrap

Wexford Youths close in on leaders Shelbourne while Galway United earn 6-0 win

There were four games down for decision in the league today.

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Aug 20th 2022, 11:48 PM

# Wrap

Roche hits hat-trick for Peamount while Shelbourne held by Athlone

It was a busy day of action in the Women’s National League.

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Jul 23rd 2022, 9:30 PM

Shels move five points clear after beating rivals Peamount

There were also wins for Galway, Bohemians, Athlone and Wexford Youths.

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May 7th 2022, 9:24 PM

# title race

Shelbourne move clear at the top as Peamount drop two points at home

Shels were 5-0 winners over Treaty United, while Bohemians held Peas to a 1-1 draw.

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Apr 30th 2022, 9:31 PM

# Flying High

Five-star O'Gorman leads the way as Peamount fire eight goals past Cork City

Elsewhere, DLR Waves recorded a big result against champions Shelbourne.

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Apr 23rd 2022, 7:24 PM

# Seventh Heaven

Shelbourne put seven past Cork as Peamount maintain perfect start

Shelbourne were on fire in front of goal at Tolka Park.

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Mar 26th 2022, 9:10 PM

# Six of the best

Peamount give Sligo Rovers an unforgiving introduction to the Women's National League

Áine O’Gorman and Stephanie Roche fired braces against the league’s new girls, with Erin McLaughlin and Dora Gorman also finding the net.

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Mar 5th 2022, 7:45 PM

# amateur

In Ireland, commitment, passion and progress, but still no pay for elite female footballers

The Women’s National League kicks off this weekend, and the fight for semi-professional status remains a big talking point.

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Mar 5th 2022, 8:00 AM

# financial disparity

'Imagine what happens here in the league if one team has a bank account with €400,000'

Vera Pauw on the challenges facing the women’s game in Ireland.

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Feb 12th 2022, 12:02 AM

# winner

'I wish I was about 10 years of age right now coming into what is going to happen in the sport'

Kylie Murphy talks the development of the women’s game in Ireland, and where it has come from.

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Jan 27th 2022, 8:09 PM

All time

# schedule

Fixtures confirmed for 2022 Women's National League season

All games will be free to watch on LOITV.

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Dec 21st 2021, 1:23 PM

# Bit O'Red

'The beginning of a new and exciting time' - Sligo Rovers accepted into Women's National League

Meanwhile, Shamrock Rovers and Treaty United are set to compete in the U19 WNL.

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Dec 10th 2021, 10:43 AM

# Teen Prodigy

17-year-old Molloy named WNL Player of the Month after starring in the FAI Women's Cup final

The Wexford Youth teenager has scored 14 league goals this season.

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Nov 30th 2021, 2:04 PM

# Heartbreak

Galway hit five without reply as Peamount denied third straight title

The defending champions surrendered a two-goal lead at PRL Park.

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Nov 13th 2021, 10:40 PM

# Champions

Shelbourne beat Wexford to land first Women's National League title since 2016

Jessie Stapleton scored a brace for Shelbourne.

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Nov 13th 2021, 9:35 PM

# Easy Peas-y

Ruthless Peamount fire eight past Cork to put one hand on third straight league title

The champions elect put Cork City to the sword at Greenogue.

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Oct 30th 2021, 8:25 PM

# Easy Peas-y

Ruthless Peamount put 10 past Treaty to open up four-point lead at the top

Alannah McEvoy scored a hat-trick, and Aine O’Gorman and Lauren Kelly bagged a brace each in 10-0 win.

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Oct 3rd 2021, 5:33 PM

# Winner winner

Kavanagh scores first WNL goal on live TV as Shelbourne move up to second

The strike was a fitting way to settle the encounter that marked the beginning of TG4′s broadcast deal for the domestic league.

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Oct 2nd 2021, 7:27 PM

# Long road back

'It's probably the toughest thing I've ever had to endure - given my medical history, that's big to say'

Chloe Mustaki’s journey back from a cruciate injury sustained in March 2020 hasn’t exactly been straightforward.

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Oct 2nd 2021, 8:00 AM

# Preview

'This is a historic moment': TG4 brings Women's National League to live TV for first time ever

Analyst Laura Cusack says she’s thrilled to be part of the coverage.

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Sep 27th 2021, 10:06 AM

# and it's live

Four WNL games to be aired live on TG4 in coming weeks

Shelbourne v DLR Waves in October will be first WNL game ever aired on a national broadcaster.

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Sep 14th 2021, 10:59 AM

# Derby Night

Five-star Peamount demolish Shels to wrestle back control of title race

Emphatic victory puts Peas a point clear at the top with a game in hand.

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Sep 11th 2021, 8:25 PM

# Bit O'Red

Sligo Rovers to form senior women's team and apply to join WNL

The club announced new plans in partnership with IT Sligo today.

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Sep 7th 2021, 12:25 PM

# Walkover

Bohemians awarded three points after Athlone's failure to fulfil WNL fixture

The game, scheduled for 7 August, had to be called off due to a Covid-19 issue in the Athlone camp.

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Aug 12th 2021, 4:24 PM

# title race

Captain fantastic's 99th-minute winner seals massive three points for Shelbourne

The Reds keep the pace atop the table after a dramatic 3-2 win over Bohemians.

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Aug 4th 2021, 10:19 PM

# WNL

Seven-goal Shelbourne make light work of Treaty United

Keeva Keenan scored on her first start for the club following her arrival from Scottish giants Celtic.

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Jul 24th 2021, 4:16 PM

# Wrap

Eleanor Ryan Dolye brace helps Peamount ease past DLR Waves

There were also wins for Shelbourne, Athlone Town and Treaty United today.

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May 22nd 2021, 9:22 PM

# WNL

Ryan-Doyle double helps champions and leaders Peamount to win over battling Cork City

Áine O’Gorman was also on target for the Dubliners, while the challengers kept the heat on elsewhere.

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May 15th 2021, 8:44 PM

# challengers

Wexford Youths leave Turner's Cross with big three points after seeing off battling Cork City

Meanwhile Women’s National League champions Peamount United thrashed Athlone 6-0.

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May 8th 2021, 4:37 PM

# Women's National League

Goals either side of the break see Shels come out on top against DLR Waves

Emily Whelan and Noelle Murray scored to earn all three points for the hosts.

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May 1st 2021, 4:17 PM

# The Ellen Show

Four goals for 16-year-old Irish international as Wexford Youths in seventh heaven with first win

Ellen Molloy showed her class as Tom Elmes’ side sent out a statement of intent against Treaty United.

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Apr 18th 2021, 4:22 PM

# WNL

The nine clubs and their star players chasing glory in Ireland's top-flight this season

Holders Peamount United open their title defence at Wexford Youths tomorrow. Here’s The42′s season preview.

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Mar 26th 2021, 8:00 PM

# WNL

Shelbourne announce ex-Charlton Athletic defender Mustaki as part of double signing

Rachel Baynes has also joined from Galway Women’s FC.

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Mar 4th 2021, 2:03 PM

# coup

Shelbourne set to snap up in-demand Cork City star Saoirse Noonan

Noonan would significantly strengthen the Tolka Park side’s attacking options for the 2021 season.

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Feb 9th 2021, 2:16 PM

# WNL

2020 double champions Peamount to kick off league title defence against Wexford Youths

The 2021 SSE Airtricity Women’s National League fixtures have been unveiled.

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Feb 9th 2021, 9:48 AM

# History

'A huge step for the club' - Cork City women to play home matches at Turner's Cross

Elsewhere in WNL news, DLR manager Graham Kelly has signed a new two-year contract.

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Feb 2nd 2021, 11:07 AM