Shelbourne’s women’s team are dropping the name ‘Ladies’ from their name and, having previously played at the AUL Complex, will now play all their home games at Tolka Park.

Republic of Ireland women’s U17 manager Dave Connell believes that his side can spring a surprise or two in this week’s elite qualifying round for the Uefa Championships.

Now that she’s ended her golden spell with Ireland’s underage teams, Cork girl Clare Shine has senior honours in her sights.

HISTORY will be made tomorrow when the Bus Éireann FAI Women’s National League kicks-off.