2026 League of Ireland Women's Premier Division
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Season2026
Dates14 March – 24 October 2026
Matches18
Goals48 (2.67 per match)
| Season | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 14 March – 24 October 2026 |
| Matches | 18 |
| Goals | 48 (2.67 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Dana Scheriff (7 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Bohemians 3–0 Cork City (21 March 2026) Treaty United 3–0 Waterford (21 March 2026) Peamount United 3–0 Shamrock Rovers (28 March 2026) Shelbourne 3–0 DLR Waves (28 March 2026) Wexford 4–1 Cork City (19 April 2026) Shamrock Rovers 5–2 Shelbourne (25 April 2026) |
| Biggest away win | Sligo Rovers 0–5 Shamrock Rovers (28 March 2026) |
| Highest scoring | Bohemians 2–5 Athlone Town (28 March 2026) Shamrock Rovers 5–2 Shelbourne (25 April 2026) |
| Longest winning run | 5 matches Galway United |
| Longest unbeaten run | 5 matches Athlone Town Galway United |
| Longest winless run | 5 matches Cork City Sligo Rovers |
| Longest losing run | 5 matches Cork City |
← 2025 2027 →
All statistics correct as of 25 April 2026. | |
The 2026 Premier Division, also known as SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division for sponsorship reasons, is the fourth edition of the top-tier women's football league in the Republic of Ireland since its restructure in 2022.
Athlone Town are defending champions, having won their second title in the 2025 season.[1]
The first matches of the 2026 season were played on 14 March 2026. The final matchday is scheduled to be played on 24 October 2026.
Stadiums and locations
Twelve clubs are participating in the 2026 season.
Dublin
| Club | Town / City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlone Town | Athlone | Athlone Town Stadium | 5,000 |
| Bohemians | Dublin (Phibsborough) | Dalymount Park | 4,500 |
| Cork City | Cork | Munster FA Turners Cross Stadium | 7,485 |
| DLR Waves | Dublin (Dún Laoghaire) | UCD Bowl | 3,000 |
| Galway United | Galway | Eamonn Deacy Park | 5,000 |
| Peamount United | Dublin (Newcastle) | Greenogue | N/A |
| Shamrock Rovers | Dublin (Tallaght) | Tallaght Stadium | 10,500 |
| Shelbourne | Dublin (Drumcondra) | Tolka Park | 5,750 |
| Sligo Rovers | Sligo | The Showgrounds | 3,873 |
| Treaty United | Limerick | Markets Field | 4,500 |
| Waterford | Waterford | RSC | 5,160 |
| Wexford | Crossabeg | Ferrycarrig Park | 2,500 |
Personnel and kits
| Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlone Town | Vacant |  Hannah Waesch[2] |
Macron | |
| Bohemians |  Alan Murphy |
Rachael Kelly[3] |
O'Neills | Virgin Media[4] |
| Cork City | Vacant | Eva Mangan[5] |
Rebel Army | Zeus Packaging[6] |
| DLR Waves | Laura Heffernan |
Jessica Gleeson[7] |
Balon Direct | Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council |
| Galway United | Phil Trill |
Lynsey McKey[8] |
O'Neills | Comer Property Management |
| Peamount United | Gary Seery |
Eleanor Ryan-Doyle |
Uhlsport | IP Telecom |
| Shamrock Rovers | James O'Callaghan |
Maria Reynolds |
Macron | Blake Brothers Food Service[9] |
| Shelbourne | Seán Russell |
Pearl Slattery[10] |
O'Neills | Chadwicks |
| Sligo Rovers | Gavin Hughes |
Emma Hansberry[11] |
Umbro | Avant Money |
| Treaty United | Laurie Ryan |
Katie Lawlee[12] |
O'Neills | Dawn International |
| Waterford | Gary Hunt |
Maeve Williams[13] |
Puma | Hess Sports Group |
| Wexford | Dave Connell |
Lauren Dwyer |
Jako | Mac's Caleta de Fuste |
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of
departure |
Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of
appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork City | Craig Robinson (Interim) |
End of interim spell | 8 October 2025 | Pre-season | Barry Ryan[14] |
8 October 2025 |
| Treaty United | Dave Rooney (interim) |
10 October 2025 | Laurie Ryan[15] |
10 October 2025 | ||
| Sligo Rovers | Steve Feeney[16] |
Resigned | 13 October 2025 | Gavin Hughes[17] |
21 December 2025 | |
| Peamount United | Emma Donohue[18] Gary Seery |
Donohue resigned | 15 October 2025 | Gary Seery |
15 October 2025 | |
| Shelbourne | Eoin Wearen[19] |
End of contract | 20 October 2025 | Seán Russell[20] |
7 November 2025 | |
| Wexford | Sean Byrne[21] |
Resigned | 19 November 2025 | Dave Connell[22] |
12 December 2025 | |
| Shamrock Rovers | Stephanie Zambra (interim)[23] |
End of interim spell | 21 November 2025 | James O'Callaghan[24] |
3 December 2025 | |
| Bohemians | Alban Hysa[25] |
Resigned | 6 January 2026 | Alan Murphy[26] |
11 January 2026 | |
| Athlone Town | John Sullivan[27] |
19 March 2026 | 6th | |||
| Cork City | Barry Ryan[28] |
20 April 2026 | 12th |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galway United | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | +8 | 15 | Qualification for UEFA Women's Champions League |
| 2 | Athlone Town | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 3 | +8 | 13 | Qualification for UEFA Women's Europa Cup |
| 3 | Shelbourne | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 10 | |
| 4 | Shamrock Rovers | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 4 | +8 | 9 | |
| 5 | Treaty United | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 9 | |
| 6 | Peamount United | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 8 | |
| 7 | Wexford | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 5 | |
| 8 | Bohemians | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | −2 | 4 | |
| 9 | DLR Waves | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 3 | |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | −8 | 2 | |
| 11 | Waterford | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | −6 | 1 | |
| 12 | Cork City | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 14 | −13 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 25 April 2026. Source: League of Ireland
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
Results
Positions by round
To preserve chronological evolvements, any postponed matches are not included to the round at which they were originally scheduled, but added to the full round they were played immediately afterwards. For example, if a match is scheduled for round 7, but then played between rounds 8 and 9, it will be added to the standings for round 8.
| Leader and qualification for Champions League | |
| Qualification for Europa Cup |
Top Scorers
- As of 25 April 2026
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals[29] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dana Scheriff |
Athlone Town | 6 |
| 2 | Emma Doherty |
Galway United | 5 |
| 3 | Ceola Bergin |
Galway United | 3 |
| Sorcha Melia |
Peamount United | ||
| 4 | 13 players | Various | 2 |
Hat-tricks
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Scheriff4 |
Athlone Town | Bohemians | 5–2 (A) | 28 March 2026 | [30] |
| Emma Doherty |
Galway United | Cork City | 3–0 (A) | 25 April 2026 | [31] |
- Note: 4 – player scored 4 goals