The 2022

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teams. The ten Women's National League (WNL) teams entered the competition, as well as four

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teams. The competition began on 9 July 2022 with the first round and concluded on 6 November 2022. The final was staged at the

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in Dublin, which had also hosted the previous year's final. The Cup holders Wexford Youths were eliminated at the semi-final stage.

First round

The draw for the first round took place on 21 June 2022. Gerry McAnaney conducted proceedings, assisted by Paula Gorham. 2021 finalists Shelbourne and Wexford Youths received a bye to the quarter-finals.

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clubs Douglas Hall, Whitehall Rangers, Bonagee United and Finglas United joined the eight remaining Women's National League (WNL) clubs. Teams in bold advanced to the quarter final.

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' received a

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in their first ever Cup tie, when scheduled opponents Douglas Hall, from

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, failed to fulfil the fixture. Kate Mooney's goal after 32 seconds in

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' 5–0 win over

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was thought to be the quickest in competition history.

Quarter-finals

The draw for the quarter-finals took place on 12 July 2022. Teams in bold advanced to the semi-finals.

Semi-finals

The draw for the semi-finals was made on 9 August 2022. Both matches took place on 24 September 2022.

Final

References

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External links

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