Abbie Larkin came off the bench to score a hattrick as Shelbourne extended their lead at the top of the Women's National League today.

They got the better of Peamount United by 4 goals to nil at PRL Park.

Shels now have an 8 point lead at the top.

Athlone Town are second in the table after a 2-1 come from behind win over Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.

Wexford Youths missed the chance to go above Athlone into second as they were held to a 0-0 draw by DLR Waves.

Galway beat Cork City 5-1 and Bohemians had a 3-0 win over Treaty United.