Shamrock Rovers complete signing of Stephanie Roche

Republic of Ireland international Stephanie Roche has completed a move to Shamrock Rovers as Collie O'Neill continues to build a formidable looking squad for the 2023 campaign.

Roche is the fourth player the Hoops have signed from Peamount United, joining Summer Lawless, Alannah McEvoy and Aine O'Gorman in Tallaght.

Commanding centre-half Jess Hennessy was signed from Athlone Town last week.

"I'm really excited to be joining Shamrock Rovers," said Roche.

"After speaking to the club, I really wanted to be part of this exciting and significant advancement in the league. I've always been an advocate for higher standards across the league and in Women’s football and that’s what Shamrock Rovers are doing here".

O’Neill said Roche can help set the high standards he expects from his team, adding: "I am absolutely thrilled to have Stephanie on board.

"Stephanie has had a fantastic career so far, she is a very intelligent, technical, and astute player with a great eye for goal. She possesses all the qualities that we are looking for to help set high standards for the group both on and off the pitch."

The Women's National League has been rebranded and renamed the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division.

The name, and redesigned logo, were unveiled on Thursday.

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