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Danske Bank Women's Championship holders Linfield have got their defence of the trophy off to a winning start.
The Blues kicked off the new campaign last night with a 5-2 win against visiting Sion Swifts.
Kirsty McGuinness scored twice, including a penalty.
Linfield Ladies' News: Winning start to new season for the League Champions https://t.co/h6pte69eZO
— Linfield FC (@OfficialBlues) March 23, 2017
Cliftonville's Celine Curtis went one better with a hat-trick in the Reds' 3-1 victory over newly-promoted Ballymena.
Lauren Redpath says she wants to make it back to Europe with the Reds, her new club.
She's moved to the Reds from Newry City, and played in the Champions League last year.
There was also a hat-trick for Trudi Harbinson as Newry City won 4-2 away to Crusaders Strikers.
Not our night tonight - we go again!! 🔴⚫️#DanskeWomensPrem #OneTeamOneDream pic.twitter.com/AwIJA6mzwi
— Crusaders Strikers (@CruesStrikers) March 22, 2017
All seven new signings from Brazil played for the champions of two years ago.
And Newry manager Stephen Hatfield says they could have a key role in this season's title bid.