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Rebecca Creagh scored three for the Reds on Saturday at Tolka Park. Piaras Ó Mídheach/SPORTSFILE

Creagh bags impressive 24-minute hat-trick as Shelbourne hammer Limerick at Tolka Park

Creagh has returned for her third spell at Shelbourne this year having recently spent time in Australia.

REBECCA CREAGH BAGGED a second-half hat-trick on Saturday afternoon as Shelbourne made it two wins from two in the Women’s National League against Limerick.

The Munster side went into the interval level-pegging at Tolka Park, however three goals in the space of 24 minutes from forward Creagh saw the Reds make sure of the three points — Alex Kavanagh and Fiona Donnelly also on target during the 5-0 win.

DLR Waves got their campaign up and running with a 2-0 victory against Kilkenny United.

The Dubliners were pegged back against champions Wexford Youths on the opening weekend of the new season last Saturday, but goals from Leanne Payne and Nadine Clare saw Waves secure their opening win of 2019.

Shelbourne v Limerick - Só Hotels Women's National League Shelbourne made it two wins from two following last Sunday's 10-1 defeat of Kilkenny United. Piaras Ó Mídheach / SPORTSFILE Piaras Ó Mídheach / SPORTSFILE / SPORTSFILE

Saturday’s other game between Galway WFC and Peamount United was postponed following a pitch inspection due to adverse weather conditions.

Tomorrow sees Cork City face Tom Elmes’ Wexford, with the Leesiders seeking to bounce back from last weekend’s 2-1 defeat to Peamount in Newcastle.

Women’s National League Series 2:

  • Shelbourne 5-0 Limerick WFC
  • DLR Waves 2-0 Kilkenny United
  • Galway WFC  — Peamount United (Postponed)
  • Cork City — Peamount United (Sunday 2pm)

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    Mute Barry Kelleher
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    Mar 16th 2019, 7:39 PM

    When will this blatant poor refereeing end.

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    Mute IrishSportives.ie
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    Mar 16th 2019, 7:57 PM

    @Barry Kelleher: never. Ref mistakes are part and parcel of the game. Even VAR won’t eliminate mistakes

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    Mar 16th 2019, 8:02 PM

    @IrishSportives.ie: Things that are up to interpretation will probably never be fully corrected but both of these decisions would have been overturned.

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    Mar 16th 2019, 8:10 PM

    @IrishSportives.ie: Decision wasn’t even a close one as he was clearly off

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    Mute D H
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    Mar 16th 2019, 10:59 PM

    @Barry Kelleher: where was Var?

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    Mute James Doyle
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    Mar 16th 2019, 8:07 PM

    Every game for about three months now Man City have gotten decisions in their favour. Bad ones too, going right back to Kompany cleaning out Salah as the last man but getting a yellow… Offsides, penalties. It’s remarkable.

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    Mute David Weston
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    Mar 16th 2019, 8:10 PM

    @James Doyle: poor James

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    Mute James Doyle
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    Mar 16th 2019, 9:02 PM

    @David Weston: you get me wrong, man. I’m delighted City have another game in April.

    Just pointing out the reality of this incredible lucky streak they’re on with refs, and keeping in mind the old maxim “it all evens out over a season”.

    There’s some evening out to be had, in that case. And that will be fun.

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    Mute Conor Flynn
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    Mar 16th 2019, 7:47 PM

    Offside winner and the penalty was never a foul. VAR can’t come soon enough.

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    Mar 16th 2019, 7:45 PM

    The more games they play the better for Liverpool

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    Mar 16th 2019, 8:04 PM

    @Willy Motley: go on….

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    Mar 16th 2019, 7:50 PM

    Was a great tackle to win the ball for pen. How could they not see change in flight. Var should be in every stadium

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    Mar 16th 2019, 9:31 PM

    @Yorkie1892: it is in Swanseas stadium but can’t be used as there not in the top division of the game was at the eitihad car would have been used

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    Mar 16th 2019, 9:34 PM

    @Colm Connolly: Ridiculous though, they had VAR there last season but they went down a division so the FA won’t have it implemented there.

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    Mar 16th 2019, 8:44 PM

    It’s a shame such a prestigious cup is rigged

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    Mar 16th 2019, 8:51 PM

    It was a valiant effort overshadowed by poor refereeing. Bercant Celina has been electric all season. Come you Jacks.

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    Mar 16th 2019, 10:22 PM

    @Succulent Goujons: and Danny James tearing Otamendi and Laporte new ones. Shame they aren’t that motivated more often!

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    Mar 16th 2019, 11:28 PM

    Selective VAR introduction making a mockery of the FA Cup yet again..

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