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. It is a reduced season, running from 6 August to 4 December 2016, held prior to the introduction of single-year league seasons from

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onward. On the second last matchday Shelbourne Ladies beat UCD Waves to secure their first Women's National League title.

Teams

Castlebar Celtic did not return after withdrawing mid-season 2015/16.

Standings

Awards

Annual awards

References

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