The 2012–13 Women's National League was the second season of the Women's National League. This season was again sponsored by

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. The six founding members of the league – Peamount United, Castlebar Celtic, Cork Women's F.C., Raheny United,

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and Wexford Youths – were joined for the second season by

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. Raheny United won their first of two WNL titles. They also complete a league and cup double after already winning the 2012

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. Peamount United won the 2013 WNL Cup with a 6–3 win over Castlebar Celtic. Sara Lawlor of Peamount United was the top league goalscorer with 28 goals. She also won a second consecutive Player of the Season award.

Final table

Top goalscorers

WNL Awards

;Senior Player of the Year * Sara Lawlor ( Peamount United) ;Young Player of the Year * Rianna Jarrett ( Wexford Youths) ;Top Goalscorer Award * Sara Lawlor ( Peamount United) ;Service to Women's Football Award: * Jeremy Dee ( Castlebar Celtic) ;Team of the Season

References

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