Erin McLaughlin. Photo: Sportsfile
Erin McLaughlin scored twice as leaders Peamount United maintained their advantage at the summit of the Women’s Premier Division.
McLaughlin netted both goals in Peamount’s 2-1 win over Treaty United at Greenogue.
The Culdaff woman opened the scoring from the penalty spot. McLaughlin riffled home after Dearbhaile Beirne was taken down by Chloe McCarthy.
McLaughlin doubled the tally in the second half, firing in superbly after exciting Republic of Ireland under-19 international Freya Healy created the chance.
Orlagh Fitzpatrick finished well to pull one back for Treaty, but Peamount held on.
Peamount played for the opening 15 minutes with 10 players with Sadhbh Doyle forced to remove a stud from her nose piercing.
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