Cork City 0-4 Shelbourne
Although Cork gave a spirited defensive performance at Turner's Cross, it was Shelbourne who walked away with all three points.
The champions dominated the early stages of the game, with Cork finding it difficult to slow Shelbourne’s momentum.
Shels made use of that early dominance, after a great cross by Jess Gargan was met by Saoirse Noonan whose shot was well-saved by Cork keeper Maria O’Sullivan.
Following in, however, was Abbie Larkin, who pounced on the loose ball to put her side ahead and get her first goal of the season.
City did well to keep Shelbourne at bay after that goal, with most of Shels' chances being long-range efforts that didn’t come off.
In the 34th minute, Noelle Murray's strike from the edge of the box was again saved by O'Sullivan, but Saoirse Noonan following in made no mistake in getting her side's second of the game.
The second half started more competitively and Cork City had chances in the game.
In the 77th minute, Kate O'Donovan almost hit one back for the hosts, but it was well-saved by Amanda Budden.
In the 86th minute, Noelle Murray was through on goal and placed the ball into the bottom right-hand corner. A great goal for her after her penalty struck the post previously.
To top the champions day off, their fourth and final goal came through sixteen-year old Lia O'Leary, who calmly kept her composure to slot the ball past O'Sullivan in the City goal.
Bohemians 2-1 Peamount
Rebecca Cooke's second half brace sealed an impressive win for Bohemians over Peamount at Dalymount Park.
Áine O’Gorman put Peamount in front inside 11 minutes after Sadhbh Doyle’s terrific ball. The visiting side perhaps disappointed that they didn't add another soon after, as Tara O’Hanlon and Jetta
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