SSE Airtricity to sponsor Women’s National League as well as League of Ireland

The FAI has announced SSE Airtricity will sponsor the Women’s National League on top of renewing its deal with the League of Ireland.

It's the first time that the Women’s National League has shared a sponsor with the League of Ireland in a deal that sees SSE Airtricity on board until the end of the 2022 season.

FAI CEO Jonathan Hill has welcomed the news: "We are delighted that not only will SSE Airtricity continue as title sponsor for the League of Ireland for a 12th season but they have also extended their sponsorship deal to include the Women’s National League.

"The double sponsorship announcement today is testament to the future direction of our domestic game and a significant boost for our League football infrastructure.

"SSE Airtricity’s commitment to Women’s football will come as no surprise to those who know how quickly our Women’s game is growing and how much growth is still to come, not just at the highest level but at every age group in Ireland.

"SSE Airtricity's sponsorship to date set the standard and now they have raised the bar again with this agreement.

"We look forward to working with everyone at SSE Airtricity ahead of the new season in March and I thank them for their ongoing and significant support for Irish football."

Shamrock Rovers are due to start the defence of their SSE Airtricity Premier Division title on March 19th, while champions Peamount United will be in action in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League on March 26th when the SSE Airtricity First Division will also get underway.

Klair Neenan, SSE Airtricity Managing Director said: "We’re delighted to renew our sponsorship of the SSE Airtricity League ahead of what will be our 12^th season and we’re particularly proud today to be unveiled as title sponsor of the SSE Airtricity Women’s League.

"SSE Airtricity’s commitment to the Women's National League is demonstrative of the growing interest in the women’s game in Ireland. Our commitment comes at a crucial time in its development.

"Football clubs sit at the heart of their communities and by working closely with the FAI we believe this partnership can be a key to increasing participation, development and the wider visibility of the women’s game in Ireland."