Erin Fildara McLaughlin on the mark as Peamout open new season with victory

Erin McLaughlin of Peamount United, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring her side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match

placeholder image — Erin McLaughlin of Peamount United, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring her side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match

After Athlone took an early lead in the midlands, Peamount United came from behind to win 3-1 with Erin Fildara McLaughlin scoring on the opening weekend of the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division season

Erin Fildara McLaughlin of Peamount United was a goalscorer as Peamount United opened their SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division campaign with a win.

The Culdaff native scored her side's second goal in their 3-1 victory against Athlone Town at the Athlone Town Stadium in Westmeath.

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McLaughlin tucked home on 38 minutes from a pullback by Sadhbh Doyle to put the Dubliner side 2-1 up after Kate Mooney had cancelled out an opener from Athlone's Chloe Singleton. Karen Duggan wrapped up the three points for Peamount with an 81st minute penalty.