Shamrock Rovers merger dead in the water for Peamount

16 February 2022; Peamount United footballer Stephanie Roche in attendance for the Bank of Ireland Healthy Football League launch at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Leading women’s national league club Peamount United insist they won’t merge with a men’s outfit unless parity of resources is available.

James O’Callaghan’s side were denied a third title in a row on last season’s final day by Shelbourne and host newcomers Sligo Rovers in Saturday’s campaign opener.