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This coming week sees the phoney war of pre-season ratchet up a notch or two as the Munster Senior cup enters it’s quarter-final stage.

A series of photos from Extratime.ie photographer Peter Fitzpatrick at the Women's National League

Both Wexford Youths and Shamrock Rovers went into this Bus Eireann Women's National League knowing that a win would have a massive impact on how the rest of their respective seasons would pan out.

Raheny overtook Peamount United at the top of the Women's National League with a 2-0 win in the Dublin derby at Greenogue on Sunday.

New Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Kenny saw his side claim a 1-0 win over Mervue United in a pre-season friendly at the Tallaght Stadium on Saturday night. Gary O'Neill's first half goal proved to be the difference between the sides.

Wexford Youths have announced their squad for the 2012 First Division season. Youths manager Shane Keegan has assembled a 21 man team as they look to vastly improve on their 2011 campaign.

Sligo Rovers Football Club have confirmed that Paul Cook has sought permission to speak to League Two side Accrington Stanley. However it would seem the Bit 'o' Red won't lose their man without a fight and have stated that they have no desire to see the Liverpudlian leave the club and have informed Stanley that Cook is under contract.

With eight games gone in the inaugural season of the Women's National League, one thing is assured, if Castlebar Celtic are playing you can expect a lively game. With an average of just over five goals per game so far, excitement is guaranteed.

There was good news for Irish referees on Friday with the announcement of the officials for the latest rounds of top European competition.

Last year’s PFAI Player of the Year and League top goal-scorer, Eamon Zayed scored three goals in his second game for his new side Persepolis in the Persian Gulf Cup derby against rivals Esteghlal on Thursday.