# Women's National League

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# WNL

Runaway leaders Peamount extend lead as Shels hit Cork for five

Peamount now have one hand on the Women’s National League title after the weekend’s action.

2.7k

Jun 16th 2019, 8:29 PM

# Roundup

16-year-old Ireland international Whelan on target as Shelbourne book League Cup final spot

Shelbourne and Wexford Youths both booked their place in the League Cup final on Saturday.

5.6k

Jun 1st 2019, 11:00 PM

# Roundup

Barrett and Jarrett score twice each as title-chasing Peamount and Wexford pick up wins

Rianna Jarrett and Amber Barrett both netted braces as the title rivals secured important victories.

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May 25th 2019, 10:19 PM

# Captain Fantastic

'We probably won't reap the benefits of it, but the generations behind us will'

After making her 100th Cork City appearance, Ciara McNamara hopes to pave the way for others to follow suit.

6.3k

May 25th 2019, 7:30 AM

# Goal Machine

Ireland striker Barrett nets a double as Peamount United maintain top spot

The league leaders left Bishopstown with all three points with a 3-0 win against Cork City.

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May 19th 2019, 5:00 PM

# WNL

Wexford keep pressure on Peamount, Shels put eight past Kilkenny

Galway Women’s FC had a 3-0 win at home to Limerick.

3.7k

May 18th 2019, 10:24 PM

# 7 Up

Seventh heaven for league leaders as Ireland striker hits brilliant hat-trick

Peamount powered on, Galway beat Cork, and Shels and Wexford drew in the WNL this weekend.

4.3k

May 12th 2019, 8:50 PM

# Roundup

O'Gorman and Duggan help Peamount stay top while Jarrett scores again for Wexford

There were big wins for title-chasing Peamount and Wexford Youths in the Women’s National League.

2.8k

Apr 20th 2019, 8:56 PM

# Happy returns

'I had a lot of apprehension going in. I was wondering if I’d still be able to compete at this level'

Rebecca Creagh has been leading the line for league leaders Shelbourne, but her return to the squad this year filled her with doubt.

3.6k

Apr 6th 2019, 7:15 AM

# title race

Ryan Doyle double sees Peamount deliver massive win against champions Wexford to ignite title race

The Dubliners exacted revenge for last year’s FAI Cup final by beating champions Wexford Youths.

3.5k

Mar 30th 2019, 10:04 PM

# Roundup

O'Gorman and Barrett both on target as Peamount hammer Limerick while Cork ease past Kilkenny

There were big wins for Cork City and Peamount United in the Women’s National League on Sunday.

4.1k

Mar 24th 2019, 8:17 PM

# Going Well

In-form Ireland international scores fifth goal in three games

Rianna Jarrett helped Wexford Youths earn a hard-fought victory over Galway today.

9.4k

Mar 23rd 2019, 9:50 PM

# Roundup

Creagh bags impressive 24-minute hat-trick as Shelbourne hammer Limerick at Tolka Park

Creagh has returned for her third spell at Shelbourne this year having recently spent time in Australia.

4.2k

Mar 16th 2019, 10:43 PM

# Full Support

Shelbourne drop 'Ladies' from women's team name in bid to achieve equality for all players

The Dublin side has announced a number of progressive steps to further integrate their women’s team in the club.

3.7k

Mar 12th 2019, 2:14 PM

# Women's National League

Super Shels kick off the new season with a perfect 10 against Kilkenny

Jessica Ziu scored a hat-trick for Shels, while Galway were 6-3 winners in Limerick.

6.1k

Mar 10th 2019, 5:58 PM

# The Skipper

Irish centurion's full focus on captaining club as life goes on after international duty

Áine O’Gorman and Peamount United get their 2019 Women’s National League campaign underway this evening.

3.1k

Mar 9th 2019, 7:30 AM

# Ones to watch

8 exciting talents who'll lead the way in this year's Women's National League

We go again, with Wexford Youths eyeing three in-a-row in 2019.

2.8k

Mar 9th 2019, 6:30 AM

# from camogie to soccer

'I didn't expect to be getting three titles this year': Four-time All-Ireland champion the match-winner for Wexford

Katrina Parrock reflects on scoring the winning goal for Wexford Youths in the Women’s FAI Cup final.

5.3k

Nov 5th 2018, 7:30 AM

# Goal Machine

'In PE class a fella turns around and says: lads she’s playing in the Aviva next week, so go easy on the tackles'

Ireland and Peamount United striker Amber Barrett looks ahead to today’s Women’s FAI Cup final and reflects on a whirlwind 18 months.

51.1k

Nov 4th 2018, 7:30 AM

# Tom Elmes

'I was standing on a cottage roof, freezing to death, shovelling snow. I think: do you want to go back to that?'

Wexford Youths manager Tom Elmes moved to Ireland aged 21 from Birmingham. On Sunday he will try and secure a league and cup double at the Aviva Stadium.

31.3k

Nov 3rd 2018, 9:00 AM

# No Show

'We paid €650 for a bus to Galway and no linesmen showed up. It's a complete lack of respect'

Galway and Limerick played their final WNL game of the season on Sunday, but a goalkeeping coach and another local man had to act as the referee’s assistants.

40.5k

Nov 2nd 2018, 8:36 AM

# Cup final

'Losing 5-0 on telly was demoralising... but we knew if we got another crack at a cup final we'd give it a good lash'

Wexford captain Kylie Murphy looks ahead to Sunday’s Women’s FAI Cup final against Peamount United.

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Nov 1st 2018, 1:36 PM

# Doctor

Dr Dora Gorman: Ireland's football, hockey and GAA star who just graduated medicine at UCD

Dora Gorman discusses captaining Ireland at World Cups and European Championships, playing gaelic for Galway and recently graduating top of her class at UCD.

34.2k

Jun 24th 2018, 10:00 AM

# A new dawn

'There are players doing their Leaving Cert: none get paid, they all do it for the love of the game'

With a squad including college students, school goers, fitness instructors and secondary school teachers Limerick Women’s FC made their debut last Saturday.

21.6k

Mar 17th 2018, 11:40 AM

# stronger together

Cork City announce merger with cup-winning women's team as club unveil new away kits for 2018

Previously a separate entity, Cork City Women’s FC has now fully merged with Cork City.

7.9k

Jan 28th 2018, 3:55 PM

# coygig

'It was an incredible feeling': From All-Ireland championships to an international debut

Peamount United captain Amber Barrett on making her Ireland international debut and the sacrifice of stepping away from the Donegal inter-county panel over the summer.

15.7k

Oct 24th 2017, 7:00 AM

# Interview

'We just felt worthless... It's just disgraceful really'

Emily Cahill of UCD Waves speaks to The42 about yesterday’s Women’s National League game, which was abandoned after no referee showed up.

41.6k

Sep 25th 2017, 8:38 PM

# Women's National League

Success continues for Shelbourne Ladies as penalty drama sees Reds retain League Cup

Spot-kicks saw Mark Leavy’s side secure their fourth piece of silverware in the last two seasons.

2.9k

Sep 24th 2017, 12:58 PM

# women's champions league

‘Sometimes the experience is worth more than money, I'm really happy to be part of this family’

Gloria Douglas returned to Dublin from Washington this month and is aiming to help Shelbourne qualify for the 2017/18 Women’s Champions League this weekend.

5.5k

Aug 25th 2017, 7:30 AM

# women's champions league

Champions League dream off to brilliant start as Shelbourne earn crucial point

Shelbourne Ladies earned a dramatic 0-0 draw with group favourites Medyk Konin.

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Aug 22nd 2017, 4:05 PM

# super shels

Teenage dream! From Leaving Cert results to Champions League within a week

Shelbourne open their Champions League qualifying campaign tomorrow, and we spoke to Leanne Kiernan ahead of the action.

12.5k

Aug 21st 2017, 9:30 PM

# coygig

Ireland women put off-the-field issues behind them to claim victory over Slovakia

Stephanie Roche scored the only goal of the game at Tallaght Stadium.

6.5k

Apr 10th 2017, 3:57 PM

# next chapter

Shelbourne captain Pearl Slattery looks to the next chapter as new league season approaches

Shelbourne are the team to beat heading into the new season.

2.7k

Mar 11th 2017, 9:00 AM

# teenage dream

Shel-shocking the Aviva and a dazzling year in green: Leanne Kiernan's 2016

The 17-year-old sensation has had a year to remember.

2.6k

Dec 31st 2016, 8:00 AM

# all-conquering

There were some super goals as unbeaten Shelbourne wrapped up the double last night

A 3-1 win over UCD Waves saw them clinch the WNL title for the first time and add it to their recent Womens FAI Cup victory.

2.0k

Dec 1st 2016, 10:05 AM

# Interview

'One page a week on women's sport is not going to detract from newspapers' readership'

Wexford Youths player Ruth Fahy discusses the challenges facing women’s football in Ireland.

9.9k

Oct 31st 2016, 8:00 AM

# Dual star

Dual star! 10-time All-Ireland winner Valerie Mulcahy signs for Cork City Women's FC

The 33-year-old’s sporting career is far from over.

10.1k

Sep 27th 2016, 2:24 PM

# back-to-back

Wexford Youths retain their crown after slugging it out with Shelbourne in title decider

Tallaght Stadium hosted a play-off between the two top clubs in the Women’s National League this afternoon.

4.7k

May 22nd 2016, 6:33 PM

# Ones to watch

It's not just Stephanie Roche: 6 more Women's National League stars you should know

There’s no shortage of talent in our domestic league.

6.6k

Jan 8th 2015, 4:25 PM

# Women's football

Raheny United drawn with Bristol in the Champions League last 32

The WNL title holders were paired with English opponents in this afternoon’s draw.

2.5k

Aug 22nd 2014, 12:48 PM