Strong Seaview sink Cloughbawn Curracloe see off All Blacks to start the season in style

Seaview United 3, Cloughbawn AFC 0: Cloughbawn made their Premier Division opponents battle all the way for the points in this Shield match, bringing two good saves from the home goalkeeper near the end.

Emer Mullan, Sonja Murphy and Catherine Doyle were all on target for Seaview, who have practically booked their place in the semi-final after this victory. each with Natasha Byrne-Rossiter and Ciara Rossiter adding a goal apiece.

Bridge Rovers 0, St. Joseph’s 3: St. Joseph’s travelled to Bridge Rovers and bounced back from the previous week’s defeat with a 3-0 win that puts them back in with a chance of finishing second in the group.

Sarah Mangan, Pamela Walshe and Tracey McCormack were all on target for the impressive visitors.

Corach Ramblers 2, St. Leonards 4: St. Leonards picked up their second win in as many games as they came out on top 4-2 against Corach Ramblers.

Geraldine Curtis scored both goals for Ramblers while Linda Bradley, Aoidín Kiely, Eimear Gabbett and Niamh Browne all netted for the winners.

Tombrack United 13, Wexford Bohs 0: Tombrack proved much too strong for a battling Wexford Bohs side who were unable to break down the home defence, while the forwards at the other end were on fire.

Shannon McGovern and Sarah Merrigan scored five each with Mary Boland getting two and Kelli Maguire adding one.

All Blacks 0, Curracloe United 4: Curracloe got their season off to a good start when they travelled to All Blacks and came away with all three points after a 4-0 win.

Polly Redmond, Emma Cullen, Caoimhe Tobin and Zara Corrigan were all on target for the visitors.

North End United 0, Wexford Youths 9: In a game played in difficult weather conditions, Wexford Youths proved far too strong for a young North End side and ran out comfortable 9-0 winners. Sophie Kurba and Jenna Kirwan scored two each while Angel Doyle and Aoife Doran added one apiece and Cliona Kearney contributed with a hat-trick. for the visitors, with Emma Keenan also getting her name on the scoresheet.

Adamstown 0, Forth Celtic 0: Both these sides cancelled each other out in a game that defences dominated.

Both created chances but neither were able to convert the opportunities, and in the end they had to settle for a point each.

Bridge Rovers 4, Kilmore United 1: Rovers opened their campaign with a win as they overcame a hard-working Kilmore side 4-1.

Niamh Fortune was on target for the visitors while Olivia Morris (two), Mia Denton and Aoife McEldowney scored the vital goals that gave Bridge Rovers the three points.