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The new season edges closer, and in Episode 2 of Season 6 Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke continue the build-up to the first silverware of 2026 — the President’s Cup Final between Athlone Town and Shelbourne. The lads complete their comprehensive Women’s Premier Division squad previews as transfer business begins to settle and genuine contenders start to reveal themselves. They go through Sligo Ro...

Season 6 of the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast is officially underway — and it’s our most comprehensive season launch yet. Breifne Earley (@BreifneEarley) and Aaron Clarke (@LetsTalkLOIW) are joined this week by special co-host Emma Kate Dineen (@EmmaKateDineen), former LOITV commentator and Treaty United media team member, as we dive headfirst into everything you need to know ahead of the 2026...

It’s the final show of the season, and Breifne Earley and Meabh De Burca are looking back at a memorable FAI Women’s Cup Final where Athlone Town completed the double in style. Despite a spirited display from Bohemians, a Kelly Brady hat-trick led the Midlanders to glory in Tallaght. The Gypsies opened the scoring with a rocket from Alannah McEvoy, and a late long-range strike from Aoibhe Brennan...

It’s the last league episode of the season and Breifne Earley is joined once again by Meabh De Burca (@MeabhDeBurca) to wrap up a wild final weekend in the Women’s Premier Division, reflect on the retirements of four legends, and look ahead to this weekend’s FAI Women’s Cup Final. 🏆 Final Day Highlights 🔥 Shamrock Rovers 5–4 Shelbourne Nine goals, comebacks, and chaos in Tallaght. Aine O’Gorman...

Former Irish international Meabh De Burca (@MeabhDeBurca) joins Breifne to dissect a weekend of late goals, spoiled parties, and standout performances across the Women’s Premier Division. ⚽ Match Highlights 🔴 Peamount United 1–0 Athlone Town Champions Athlone’s unbeaten run is no more. Eleanor Ryan Doyle broke hearts with a late goal to seal all three points in Greenogue and deny the title holde...

This week, Breifne and Aaron break down a decisive weekend in the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division as the title race turns sharply in Athlone’s favour, Treaty United fall apart, and the FAI Cup finalists sharpen their blades. ⚽ Match Highlights & Talking Points 🔵 Athlone Town 2–1 Shelbourne A huge result in the title race! Kelly Brady’s composed finish on the hour mark puts the Midlan...

This week, @breifneearley and @aaron_c91 dig into a weekend of drama in the LOI Women’s Premier Division — with underdogs fighting hard, rising stars emerging, and a shake-up coming at underage and second-tier level. ⚽ Weekend Results Round-Up Waterford FC 1–2 Wexford FC A stunning Ellen Molloy strike helps Wexford edge the South East Derby in a tense affair. Shelbourne 2–0 Treaty United Shels co...

This week, @breifneearley and @aaron_c91 break down the FAI Women’s Cup Semi-Finals , where Leaigh Brennan and Katie Lovely fired Bohs into their first ever FAI Cup final with a composed performance in Dalymount and a Kelly Brady penalty and Madison Gibson finish booked Athlone a fourth consecutive cup final after a dominant showing in Tallaght. 🔴 League Action Round-Up Peamount United 1–2 Galway...

This week, Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke react to the shock departure of Colin Fortune as Athlone Town manager — just days before their UEFA Women’s Europa Cup tie with Glasgow City and while they sit top of the LOI Women’s Premier Division. 🟡 What’s behind the decision? 🟡 What next for Fortune and the Town? 🔵 League Recap: Athlone Seize Control Waterford 0–2 Athlone Town (Wednesday) Early mo...

This week on the pod, Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke dive into a packed week for women’s football at home and abroad:   European Adventure Continues Athlone Town secure their place in the  UEFA Women’s Europa Cup , drawing  Scottish giants Glasgow City  in the next round. Can the Town make history?   Wexford Win All-Island Cup Wexford FC  capture their  first si...

This week on the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast, Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke unpack a busy few days in Irish women's football — from European playoffs to the FAI Cup Semi-Final clash with Leinster Rugby, and a full round of League action with major title implications. 🗣️ Talking Points: 🇪🇺 Athlone’s European Dream: Not Over Yet Despite falling 3-1 to Breidablik in Iceland, Athlone Town aren...

On this week’s episode, @breifneearley and @aaron_c91 return to unpack a thrilling round of FAI Women’s Cup Quarter Final action, an eye-catching league comeback from Peamount United, and the implications of the semi-final draw as the business end of the season heats up. 📰 This week’s highlights: 🟣 Peamount Bounce Back at Bohs Just days after being dumped out of the cup by Athlone, Peamount Unit...

In Episode 24 of Season 5 , hosts Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke return to unpack another drama-filled weekend in the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division , where comebacks, late goals, and managerial changes made headlines ahead of a highly-anticipated FAI Women’s Cup Quarter-Final weekend . 🟥 Bohemians 2–2 Athlone Town Bohemians were left frustrated after letting a two-goal lead slip at hom...

In S5E23 of the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast, Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke dive into another packed week of LOI Women’s action. 🇪🇺 Athlone Town’s European adventure continues as they back up last week’s 4-0 win with another dominant display to secure their progression to the next stage and introduce some exciting new signings. We'll discuss their latest arrivals: 🇩🇪 German midfielder Kathe...

In S5E22 of the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast, @breifneearley and @aaron_c91 look back on a historic night in Athlone, as the Town dazzled in their Champions League opener. 🏟️ A sold-out crowd of 1,916 packed into Athlone Town Stadium to watch the champions cruise past Cardiff City 4-0 on Wednesday night. 🗣️ We're joined by Athlone assistant manager Gordon Brett, who looks ahead to Saturday's...

In  S5E21  of the  League of Ireland Women’s Podcast ,  @breifneearley  and  @aaron_c91  preview a massive week for Irish women’s football — from Europe to domestic drama.   Athlone Town  begin their  Champions League journey  on Wednesday as they host  Cardiff City  in Athlone. Can they make a statement on the continental stage? &nb...

In S5E20 of the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast , @breifneearley and @aaron_c91 dig into a dramatic week across the Women’s Premier Division, with shock results, managerial moves, and title momentum swinging once again. 🔵 DLR Waves stunned Shamrock Rovers , with whispers that Collie O’Neill has left the club in the aftermath 🟣 Galway United and Treaty United both took points off champions Athl...

In S5E19 of the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast, @breifneearley and @aaron_c91 look back on a weekend full of upsets and surprises in the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division, as the so-called underdogs turned the tables on the favourites. ⚫️ Bohemians were full value for their derby win over Shelbourne, taking the points off a title challenger in impressive style, sending ripples through th...

In S5E18 of the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast, Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke look back at the All-Island Cup Quarter Finals, where four SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division sides booked their spots in the last four. ✅ Wins for: 🔴 Shelbourne over Treaty United ⚫️ Bohemians away at Glentoran 🟣 Galway United past Shamrock Rovers 🟡 Wexford FC edging Peamount United ⚽ The lads also previ...

This week on the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast, Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke unpack a huge week of knockout football as the FAI Women’s Cup first round delivered upsets, breakthroughs, and dominant performances. 🔥 Treaty United’s youngsters ran riot, hitting eight past Ferns United ⚽ Newbridge Town made history, becoming the first non-league side in a decade to reach the next round, beati...

In  S5E16  of the  League of Ireland Women’s Podcast ,  @breifneearley  and  @aaron_c91  break down a  high-scoring, action-packed weekend  across the Women’s Premier Division – and dive into  Athlone Town’s Champions League draw  and European hopes.   Galway United were in seventh heaven , smashing  Waterford 7-0  in a dominant...

S5E15 of the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast , Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke review another eventful weekend in the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division , despite the weather disrupting half of the scheduled fixtures. ✅ DLR Waves finally get off the mark , beating Sligo Rovers 1-0 and closing the gap on the teams around them at the foot of the table 🔥 Wexford Youths hit four in Limerick,...

This week on the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast , Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke break down a jam-packed week in Irish women’s football as the summer heats up on and off the pitch. 🏆 All-Island Cup group stages wrapped up with plenty of drama and we now know the Quarter Final matchups 🥅 We take a look at the draw for the First Round of the FAI Cup 🇺🇸 Ellen Molloy, Izzy Atkinson and Hayley No...

In S5E13 of the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast, Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke look back on two wins but no promotion for Ireland in the UEFA Nations League. 🇹🇷 It started with a frustrating performance in Turkey, salvaged by a last-minute Emily Murphy goal 🇸🇮 Then came arguably Ireland’s best performance under Carla Ward, as Saoirse Noonan struck early in Cork against Slovenia ⚽ But despite...

Podcast Title & Description: League of Ireland Women’s Podcast – S5E12 🏆 All-Island Cup Progress & Irish Eyes on Cork for Crucial Qualifiers In S5E12 of the League of Ireland Women’s Podcast , @breifneearley & @aaron_c91 reflect on a weekend of All-Island Cup drama and look ahead to a huge week for the Ireland WNT in Cork. 🟡 Lisburn Rangers shocked DLR Waves in Dublin 🔴 Cork City sn...