Cliftonville FC Ladies experienced a challenging match as they exited the Women’s All-Island Cup with a 3-1 defeat against Shelbourne. The match took place at Tolka Park, where a youthful Cliftonville side aimed to pull off an upset despite missing several experienced players. The Reds fell behind early when Aoibheann Clancy converted a penalty in the 17th minute, giving Shelbourne the lead. Clancy then doubled the advantage for the hosts before halftime, putting Cliftonville in a difficult position. In the second half, Cliftonville FC's Lucy Kelly managed to reduce the deficit just three minutes after the break, sparking hopes of a comeback. However, those hopes were dashed when Becky Watkins scored Shelbourne’s third goal late in the game, sealing the victory for the home side. This defeat marks a disappointing end for Cliftonville FC Ladies in the tournament, as they now look to regroup and focus on their upcoming fixtures.