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Athlone's Europa Dreams, Wexford’s Cup Glory & Gleeson Fallout

Author
Final Whistle
Published
Mon 01 Sep 2025
Episode Link
https://www.finalwhistle.ie/wnl-podcast/athlones-europa-dreams-wexfords-cup-glory-gleeson-fallout

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 silverware since the merger, holding their nerve in a penalty shootout win over Bohemians after a crazy game in Ferrycarrig Park. Classic game of two halves, wild weather, and drama to the last kick.


 LOI Women’s Premier Division Highlights:

  • Treaty United 2–1 Galway United
  • Bella Flocchini stuns with a rocket before Madison McGuane slotted home the decisive penalty in a huge derby win.
  • Shelbourne 8–0 Sligo Rovers
  • Welcome to the league Holly Murphy Harcourt! A debut goal-of-the-month contender seals an emphatic Reds win.
  • Cork City 1–1 DLR Waves
  • Cork will rue missed chances in a game they could have won multiple times.
  • Peamount United 1–0 Shamrock Rovers
  • Ellen Dolan delivers derby delight with a sensational long-range strike to take the bragging rights in West Dublin.


 FAI & Eileen Gleeson Saga

We also dissect the ongoing fallout between the FAI and former WNT manager Eileen Gleeson, as headlines continue to swirl.

 Listen now on FinalWhistle.ie or your favourite podcast app!

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