Raheny tightens the gap with Peamount in the standings
The Bus Éireann National Women's League, now part of the League of Ireland Women's Premier Division from 2023 onwards, continued with excitement and drama in Round 11.
In the CIT Stadium, Peamount United secured a commanding 6-2 victory over Cork Women's FC. Sara Lawlor and Stephanie Roche scored two goals each for Peamount, while Louise Quinn and Stephanie Roche added one apiece. Denise O'Sullivan scored a brace for Cork Women's FC, with Maria Delahunty netting one for Wexford Youths in a separate match.
The first half of the game in CIT Stadium ended with a 1-1 score, but Peamount United pulled away in the second half, with Mary Waldron scoring a hat-trick for Raheny United in a separate game. Raheny United's win over Shamrock Rovers cut Peamount United's lead at the top of the table to just one point.
In other news, Wexford Youths ended their poor run of luck at home with a 2-0 win against Castlebar Celtic. Edel Kennedy scored for Wexford Youths in the 39th minute, and Maria Delahunty added another in the 78th minute.
Looking ahead, the next round of the Bus Éireann National Women's League will take place on Sunday 11 March. The fixtures include Peamount United hosting Wexford Youths, Raheny United playing at home against Cork Women's FC, and Castlebar Celtic facing Shamrock Rovers, all at 2pm.
For the most accurate and up-to-date schedule, including matches involving the listed teams, your best option is to check the official League of Ireland website (leagueofireland.ie) or the clubs' own websites and social media channels, as they typically publish fixtures and matchday information.
Despite the European-leagues dominance, the Bus Éireann National Women's League, soon to be part of the League of Ireland Women's Premier Division, showcases intense competition as well. In a subsequent round, the top teams, such as Premier League's Peamount United, will lock horns; for instance, they will play against European-leagues aspirant Wexford Youths.
