Aisling Annacotty and Murroe AFC celebrate Limerick Women's and Schoolgirls Soccer League success

THE Limerick Women’s and Schoolgirls’ Soccer League (LWSSL) 2025 season has delivered plenty of excitement, with league champions now confirmed in both Division 1 and Division 2.

In Division 1, Aisling Annacotty were crowned champions for the second year in a row after a dominant campaign that saw them control the league from start to finish. With seven teams competing, Aisling sealed the title in style last Tuesday evening with a commanding 4–0 victory over Bridge Celtic.

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While a few fixtures remain to settle the final table, the title was never in doubt, with Aisling proving the outstanding side of the season. Well done to all teams in division 1, Moyross Utd, Newtown Rovers, Bridge Celtic, Herbertstown, Listowel Celtic and Mungret Regional.

Meanwhile, Division 2 produced a dramatic finale, with the title race going down to the very last game. Murroe entered their decisive clash with Ballylanders needing either a win or a draw to claim the championship. In front of a strong home crowd, Murroe battled to a 1–1 draw, enough to secure the 2025 Division 2 crown. Ballylanders finished runners-up, followed by Regional, Lough Derg, and Kilfrush Crusaders.

With the league winners now decided, all eyes turn to the LWSSL Cup Finals, which will be hosted at Pike Rovers FC in September. Supporters can look forward to two weekends of high-quality football.

The Murroe AFC squad which won the LWSSL Division 2 League title

First up on Saturday, September 13 is the Junior Cup Final of Newtown vs Regional Utd kick off 11:00am. Newtown are competing for both the Junior Cup and Division 1 Cup for the very first time, bringing the experience of a seasoned side to the finals.

Their opponents Regional, on the other hand, are contesting the Junior Cup for the first time with a young and energetic team.

On the same day in the Open Cup Final, Herbertstown take on Aisling Annacotty, kick off 3:00pm. This fixture pits league winners Aisling Annacotty against Herbertstown, who will be eager to go one better after finishing as Junior Cup runners-up in 2024.

The second weekend of Cup finals takes place on Saturday, September 20. In the Division 1 Cup Final, Newtown Rovers vs Aisling Annacotty kicks off 11:00am. Newtown’s run continues here as they face league champions Aisling Annacotty in what promises to be a high-quality clash.

In the Division 2 Cup Final, Murroe FC take on Ballylanders, kick off at 3:00pm. This is a repeat of last year’s final, with plenty on the line. Ballylanders are chasing an impressive three-in-a-row, while newly crowned league winners Murroe will be hoping to turn the tables after losing out to Ballylanders in the same fixture last season.

The stage is set for two thrilling weekends at Pike Rovers, with experience, youth, and rivalries all adding to the drama. Supporters can expect competitive football and plenty of silverware on the line.

Please keep an eye on our official LWSSL social media pages for updates on tickets and all Cup Final weekend details.