Roma McLaughlin scores as Shelbourne hit Waterford for four

Roma McLaughlin scored one of the goals as Shelbourne defeated Women’s Premier Division newcomers Waterford at the RSC.

The Greencastle woman netted a second-half penalty as Shels won 4-0.

Before a big crowd for Waterford’s first home game since their entry into the league, Eoin Wearen’s side were big winners.

All the Shels goals came in a 10-minute spell and 12 dx McLaughlin tucked home a penalty in the 71st minute.

Mackenzie Anthony, Leah Doyle and Pearl Slattery also found the net for the Reds who saw Noelle Murray miss a first-half penalty.

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The 27-year-old McLaughlin played 22 games for Shels last season.

At Dalymount Park, Buncrana native Emma Doherty played as Galway United overcame Bohemians 3-1.