Pictured in Dublin's Botanic Gardens at the launch of TG4's coverage of the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division were, (L-R): Abbie Brophy (Wexford Youths), Alex Kavanagh (Shelbourne), Jessica Hennessy (Shamrock Rovers), Ciara Glackin (Athlone Town), Becky Watkins (Peamount United) and Mia Dodd (Bohemians). Photo: Sportsfile.

Athlone Town women will have two games shown live on TG4

Adrian Cusack

Published: Tue 14 Mar 2023, 2:32 PM

The return of TG4's coverage of SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division was launched today (Tuesday), with the broadcaster confirming it would be showing two Athlone Town games live in the months ahead.

The TG4 cameras will be in place for Athlone's away games against Wexford Youths on April 15 (kick-off at 7:35pm) and against Bohemians on May 20 (kick-off also at 7:35pm).

The TG4 coverage of the league starts this weekend with a Dublin Derby between champions Shelbourne and newcomers Shamrock Rovers. The live coverage on Saturday starts from 1:40pm.

Representatives of six clubs were represented at the launch event today, and they were: Ciara Glackin (Athlone Town), Mia Dodd (Bohemians), Becky Watkins (Peamount United), Jessica Hennessy (Shamrock Rovers), Alex Kavanagh (Shelbourne) and Abbie Brophy (Wexford Youths).

TG4's Head of Sport Rónán Ó Coisdealbha said: "It is a very exciting year for women's football and we look forward to the increased coverage of the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division on TG4.

"This live free-to-air television coverage strengthens TG4’s commitment to women in sport and will be available to viewers far and wide."

League of Ireland Director Mark Scanlon said: "The partnership with TG4 has helped the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division to reach a wider audience and the top class productions have helped showcase the talent on show in the League of Ireland. We are delighted to have them involved again for the 2023 season.

"It has been an exciting start to the new season, following on the back of a rebrand, the introduction of professional status and having both Galway United and Shamrock Rovers join the League.

"Attendances are on the rise and interest in the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division has never been higher. This is something that we aim to build on and the broadcasting of games on national television ensures that we are connecting with more people."

LIVE TG4 GAMES

March 18 | Shelbourne v Shamrock Rovers, Tolka Park, KO 14:00

April 15 | Wexford Youths v Athlone Town, Ferrycarrig Park, KO 19:35

May 20 | Bohemians v Athlone Town, Dalymount Park, KO 19:35

June 10 | Shamrock Rovers v Peamount United, Tallaght Stadium, KO 19:35