WNL Season Preview: Peamount United

Manager: Christy Lougheed

Stadium: Greenogue

Players in: Roma McLoughlin, Sara McKevitt, Zara Dillon, Stephanie Boden, Louise Corrigan, Aoife Moloney, Danielle Murray, Michelle Watson

Players out: Brooke Dunne, Hayley Nolan, Jess Gargan, Eleanor Ryan-Doyle (UCD Waves), Sylvia Gee (Kilkenny United WFC)

Extratime.ie Key player:Clare Kinsella

The forward who took over the captaincy at the start of last season has shown she is a key influence on her side with both her abilities on the ball and presence on the field. With several key members of the 2014-15 squad along with manager Robbie Mulligan having left for pastures new Kinsella experience will be key if the young Peamount are to continue their progression under manager Christy Lougheed.

Extratime.ie One to watch: Roma McLoughlin

The Ireland underage star has made the step up to the Women’s National League and she is expected to light up the league from central midfield. The Donegal native who can also play in the number 10 role has the ability to read a game and as she settles into the league will establish herself as one of the county’s best prospects.

How they did last season:

League: Fourth place

Women’s FAI Cup: Quarter-final

League Cup: Runner-up

What to expect this season:

After several seasons of change at the South Dublin club, they have continued to show that despite the number of players leaving, their academy has the ability to develop the next generation and with several of these playing now making the step up, along with some positive summer signings Peamount will be aiming to once again break into the top four.

First game: Galway WFC (H) 10/10/15