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23:39 Win against Sligo Rovers sees Derry City within three points of table top

Comprehensive victory the second win on the trot for Tiernan Lynch’s troops

22:36 Heavy defeat for Sligo Rovers in Derry as Bit O’Red remain rooted to the bottom

Sligo Rovers remain rooted to the bottom of the table after a 3-0 defeat to Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Tuesday night.

18/04 Sligo Rovers put Waterford to the sword to move off bottom of the table

Sligo Rovers moved off the bottom of the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division with an emphatic 4-0 win over Waterford at the RSC on Good Friday.

18/04 League of Ireland: All the action from tonight’s games as it happens

It’s another action-packed night in the League of Ireland with all ten Premier Division teams involved.

18/04 League of Ireland: All the action from tonight’s games as it happened

It’s another action-packed night in the League of Ireland with all ten Premier Division teams involved.

11/04 League of Ireland: All the action from tonight’s games as it happens

It’s another action-packed night in the League of Ireland with four games in the Premier Division up for decision.

11/04 As it happened – League of Ireland: All the action from tonight’s games

It’s another action-packed night in the League of Ireland with four games in the Premier Division up for decision.

04/04 Depleted Sligo Rovers lose to Bohemians as injuries and suspensions begin to pile-up

Sligo Rovers were again a hard luck story on Friday night as a depleted Bit O’Red side were beaten 3-2 by fellow strugglers Bohemians in Dalymount Park on Friday night.

28/03 Sligo Rovers’ miserable start to the season goes on with Shelbourne defeat

Sligo Rovers’ miserable start to the 2025 season continued on Friday night with a 2-1 defeat to the league champions Shelbourne, who picked up a first win in five.

28/03 League of Ireland: All the action from tonight’s games as it happened

It was another action-packed night in the League of Ireland with a full programme of games in the Premier Division.

28/03 League of Ireland: All the action from tonight’s games as it happens

There’s an action-packed gameweek seven of this season’s League of Ireland with a full programme of games in the Premier Division.

07/03 Ten-man Sligo Rovers hold out for draw against Cork City at Turners Cross

Sligo Rovers held out for a vital point against Cork City at Turner’s Cross on Friday night as the Bit O’Red finished the game with ten men.

07/03 League of Ireland: All the action from tonight’s games as it happened

It was an action-packed gameweek five of this season’s League of Ireland with a full programme of games in the Premier Division.

07/03 League of Ireland: All the action from tonight’s games as it happens

It’s gameweek five of this season’s League of Ireland and there’s a full programme of games in the Premier Division.

03/03 League of Ireland: All the action from tonight’s games as it happens

It’s gameweek four of this season’s League of Ireland and there’s a full programme of games in the Premier Division.

21/02 Sligo Rovers still searching for first point of 2025 after hammering by Drogheda United

Sligo Rovers are still searching for a first point of the season after losing their second game of the 2025 campaign, suffering a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Drogheda United at Sullivan and Lambe Park on Friday night.

14/02 League of Ireland: The Premier Division’s upward curve is undeniable, we could be in for the ‘best season ever’

The Dublin clubs and Derry versus the rest is how the oldest manager on deck sees the evolution being televised

13/02 The gaffers: Can Damien Duff remain top dog as new League of Ireland season begins?

Gavin Cummiskey profiles the 10 Premier Division managers for the coming season

09/02 John Mahon to captain Sligo Rovers for 2025 season, Will Fitzgerald appointed vice-captain

Sligo Rovers manager John Russell has confirmed that local lad John Mahon will captain the club for the 2025 League of Ireland Premier Division season, while Will Fitzgerald will be vice captain.

06/02 Sligo Rovers’ pre-season preparations continue with win over Sligo Leitrim selection

Sligo Rovers’ preparation for the 2025 League of Ireland season continued this week with a 6-1 win over a Sligo Leitrim Selection at McSharry Park on Tuesday evening.

22/01 Harvey Lintott wants to be a ‘part of something special’ at Sligo Rovers

Harvey Lintott believes that Sligo Rovers is a good place to enjoy his football and to ‘be a part of something special’ as the defender arrives at the club on loan from Northampton Town.

22/01 ‘I basically fell in love with the league’ – Damien Duff factor convinced Ellis Chapman to extend Irish stay at Shelbourne

New Shelbourne signing Ellis Chapman admits the Damien Duff factor convinced him to shelve plans to return to England after his successful stint at Sligo Rovers.

18/01 Jad Hakiki scores twice as Sligo Rovers beat Athlone 5-0 in first pre-season friendly

Jad Hakiki scored a brace as Sligo Rovers beat First Division side Athlone Town 5-0 in a pre-season friendly at Athlone Town Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

16/01 Stephen Mallon will be available for Sligo Rovers for pre-season, confirms John Russell

Winger Stephen Mallon is fully back training and will be available for pre-season friendlies after undergoing surgery in the latter end of 2024, manager John Russell confirmed.

13/01 John Russell hopes Oskar Van Hattum can be Sligo Rovers’ latest New Zealand success story

Sligo Rovers have had great success with players from New Zealand in recent years, and manager John Russell is hopeful that latest signing Oskar Van Hattum can continue that success.

09/01 Major boost for Shamrock Rovers as they sign Sligo goalkeeper Ed McGinty

Shamrock Rovers have secured one of their major transfer targets for the 2025 season with the capture of goalkeeper Ed McGinty.

09/01 Goalkeeper Ed McGinty confirms he won’t be returning to Sligo Rovers: ‘Moving on is always difficult’

Goalkeeper Ed McGinty confirmed he won’t be returning to Sligo Rovers in a post on social media on Wednesday night.

07/01 Sligo Rovers announce key re-signings as preparations ramp up for 2025 Women’s League of Ireland season

Sligo Rovers have announced a number of re-signings for their women’s team as preparations are underway for the 2025 League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division.

06/01 Pictures show Sligo Rovers players back in action as pre-season underway

Sligo Rovers players reported back for duty last Thursday, January 2 as pre-season training got underway.

17/12 Sligo Rovers to take on Waterford at home in opening game of 2025 League of Ireland Men’s Premier Division

Sligo Rovers will open their 2025 League of Ireland Men’s Premier Division campaign with a home game against Waterford at The Showgrounds on Saturday, February 15.

28/11 Sligo’s Luke Mavrak named in Irish Colleges and Universities squad

Sligo’s Luke Mavrak has been named in the Irish Colleges and Universities squad to face French Universities in Nantes, France on December 9.

15/11 Blow for Sligo Rovers as captain Niall Morahan leaves to sign for Bohemians

John Russell’s plans for 2025 took a hit this week as Bohemians confirmed the signing of Sligo Rovers captain Niall Morahan.

15/11 Sligo Rovers duo Keeva Flynn and Daire Patton pick up awards at FAI International Awards

Sligo Rovers’ academy graduates Keeva Flynn and Daire Patton were both winners at Thursday night’s FAI International Awards in Dublin.

14/11 Good news for Sligo Rovers as winger Will Fitzgerald signs two year deal

There was good news for Sligo Rovers on Thursday afternoon as the club announced that winger Will Fitzgerald signed a new two year deal, and will be with the Bit O’Red until the end of the 2026 season.

12/11 Simon Power thanks Sligo Rovers for ‘one of the most enjoyable years’ of his career as he signs for St Patrick’s Athletic

Simon Power has thanked Sligo Rovers for giving him a platform to perform in what was ‘one of the most enjoyable years’ of his career, as the winger signed a two year deal with St Patrick’s Athletic.

12/11 Sligo Rovers unveil new kit for 2025 as club reunites with Umbro

Sligo Rovers’ preparations for the 2025 season are well underway with the club unveiling the new kit for the 2025 season on Tuesday morning.

11/11 Another final heartbreak for Sligo Rovers’ Under 20s as Shelbourne score last minute winner

There was more heartbreak for Sligo Rovers’ Under 20s on Saturday as the Bit O’Red youngsters were beaten in the LOI Academy MU20 Shield Final by a last minute Shelbourne winner.

08/11 Sligo Rovers duo Daire Patton and Keeva Flynn nominated for FAI awards

Sligo Rovers duo Daire Patton and Keeva Flynn have both been nominated for awards at the 34th Football Association of Ireland (FAI) International Awards which take place next Thursday, November 14.

07/11 Francely Lomboto says it was a ‘no-brainer’ to join Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers’ newest recruit Francely Lomboto believes he has something to prove, and he can improve as he joins the Bit O’Red for the 2025 League of Ireland Premier Division season.

05/11 Sligo Rovers announce three players have departed days after season ends

Sligo Rovers have announced the departure of three players following the conclusion of the 2024 League of Ireland season.

04/11 Government and FAI close to finalising new funding agreement

Minister for Sport Thomas Byrne and FAI CEO David Courell are both confident that a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and funding arrangement for the football body can be agreed before a general election.

01/11 St Pat’s claim European spot with ninth win in succession at Sligo Rovers

St Patrick's Athletic confirmed European football for next season after a ninth consecutive win saw Stephen Kenny's side finish third in the League of Ireland Premier Division.

31/10 Niall Morahan promises Sligo Rovers are not finished yet and are highly motivated ahead of final game of 2024

Sligo Rovers go into their final game of the season highly motivated with an aim to finish the 2024 season in fifth place.

26/10 Injury to Sligo Rovers’ Gareth McElroy ‘looks like a bad one’ after ‘incredible performance’

Sligo Rovers manager John Russell conceded that the injury sustained by defender Gareth McElroy looked bad, with fears that the 19-year-old has picked up a recurring knee injury that saw him miss the first few months of this season.

25/10 Sligo Rovers’ European hopes ended as Galway twice come from behind in thriller

Their chances of securing a top four spot were already faint, but Sligo Rovers’ European dreams were officially ended after a 2-2 draw at Eamon Deacy Park on Friday night as Galway twice came from behind in an incredible game.

25/10 Stephen Walsh earns late point but European dream over for Galway and Sligo

It was a case of mutually-assured destruction as the Connacht rivals ended each other’s European dreams after they failed to be separated in a barnstorming Connacht derby in Eamonn Deacy Park.

24/10 Cork City’s Greg Bolger signs up for his 19th LOI season as Wilson Waweru agrees new Sligo Rovers deal

Veteran Greg Bolger has signed up for his 19th season of League of Ireland football next year after agreeing a new deal with First Division champions Cork City.

24/10 Wilson Waweru signs extended contract with Sligo Rovers

Wilson Waweru has committed his future to Sligo Rovers, signing a new deal this week that will see the striker remain at the Bit O’Red until the end of the 2026 season.

21/10 ‘Phenomenal player and a great person’ – Sligo Rovers’ John Russell pays tribute to Will Fitzgerald on 100th appearance

Sligo Rovers manager John Russell paid tribute to winger Will Fitzgerald who made his 100th appearance for the club in Saturday night’s 2-0 defeat to Bohemians at The Showgrounds.

19/10 Bohemians secure Premier Division status for 2025 thanks to win at Sligo Rovers

Bohemians confirmed their status as a Premier Division side for 2025 with a 2-0 win over Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds on Saturday night.

17/10 John Russell calls for Sligo Rovers fans to ‘bring family and friends’ to ensure packed Showgrounds for visit of Bohemians

Sligo Rovers boss John Russell wants Bit O’Red fans to pack out The Showgrounds on Saturday for the final penultimate game when his side host Bohemians.

15/10 Luckless Sligo Rovers do enough to keep Derry City from taking Premier Division top-spot

Derry two points behind Shelbourne on league table

14/10 Anna McDaniel scores in Sligo Rovers’ final game having starred for Coolera-Strandhill earlier

Sligo Rovers finished a difficult 2024 League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division season with a 2-2 draw against Wexford, which saw the Bit O’Red unbeaten for the final four games of the year.

04/10 League of Ireland revenue is at an all-time high but so are club losses, due to ‘messed-up business models’

Just one of 10 Premier Division clubs made a profit last year, with most relying on the deep pockets of wealthy owners to keep the show on the road

02/10 Tommy Hewitt leaves Sligo Rovers with two games remaining

Manager Tommy Hewitt has left Sligo Rovers Women’s side this week, The Sligo Champion understands.

30/09 Sligo Rovers’ Wilson Waweru will miss remainder of the season, John Mahon could return

Sligo Rovers striker Wilson Waweru will miss the remainder of the season, manager John Russell confirmed after Friday night’s draw with Shelbourne in Tolka Park.

28/09 Sligo Rovers’ Under 20s suffer heart-breaking cup final defeat to UCD

Sligo Rovers Under 20s suffered a heart-breaking extra-time defeat to UCD in the final of the EA Sports Men’s Under 20 Enda McGuill Cup final on Saturday night at the UCD Bowl.

28/09 ‘They’re talking about curry cheese chips, got players’ names wrong’ – John Russell criticises TV coverage of Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers manager John Russell says some of the TV coverage of games involving his side this season has been ‘embarrassing’.

27/09 Poor run goes on for stuttering Shelbourne but point could prove vital in title race

At first glance it will be a huge frustration for a shot-shy Shelbourne to be held at home to Sligo Rovers and carry on a poor run which has now yielded just one win in eight games for the league leaders.

23/09 Sligo Rovers bow out of FAI Cup at semi-final stage as Athlone Town just do enough

They pushed Athlone Town all the way, but Sligo Rovers were knocked out of the FAI Cup at the semi-final stage for a second consecutive year in front of a home crowd at The Showgrounds.

23/09 Ed McGinty ‘adding to his Sligo Rovers legacy’ as John Russell hails ‘incredible goalkeeper’

John Russell says the ‘incredible’ Ed McGinty is adding to his Sligo Rovers legacy with his current stint at the club, with an unbelievable save in the dying minutes on Saturday night helping to secure an important three points for the Bit O’Red.

23/09 Sligo Rovers’ annual draw breaks record again with over €130,000 raised

Sligo Rovers’ annual draw fundraiser has yet again reached a record total, with over €130,300 raised in ticket sales from €10 tickets.

22/09 Sligo Rovers sweat on Wilson Waweru fitness as striker could miss rest of the season

Sligo Rovers are sweating on the fitness of Wilson Waweru after the striker suffered an Achilles injury in Saturday night’s win over Dundalk.

21/09 Sligo Rovers fight back to add to Dundalk’s woes at The Showgrounds

Goals from Wilson Waweru and Ellis Chapman seal the three points for the home side

21/09 Dundalk’s woes continue as they fall to defeat in Sligo to plunge deeper into relegation trouble

Dundalk's troubles continue after they suffered a fourth consecutive league defeat that sees Jon Daly's side marooned at the bottom of the Premier Division table, four points off Drogheda United who have a game in hand.

20/09 Sligo Rovers boss John Russell ‘expecting a big reaction’ from Dundalk after difficult week for the club

Earlier this week, there was some doubt over whether this Saturday’s tie between Sligo Rovers and Dundalk would even go ahead.

16/09 Sligo’s Charlie McGarvey called up to Republic of Ireland squad

Sligo’s Charlie McGarvey has received a call up to the Republic of Ireland’s Under 15 team for a three game UEFA Development Tournament in Zagreb, Croatia from September 16-24.

15/09 ‘I’ve been speaking to the club’ – John Russell in discussions about Sligo Rovers future

John Russell says he is happy at Sligo Rovers – but he has yet to reach agreement on a deal to extend his stay beyond the end of this season.

13/09 Johnny Kenny puts aside old allegiance to aid Shamrock Rovers to victory over Sligo

The Hoops earned a 4-0 win at Tallaght Stadium

13/09 Johnny Kenny punishes old Sligo pals as Shamrock Rovers flex muscles ahead of busy spell

Business as usual is one of the last phrases that would spring to mind in describing this Shamrock Rovers season.

13/09 League of Ireland – Bohs and Drogheda into FAI Cup semis and Shamrock Rovers cruise against Sligo

There’s a night of drama in store as the FAI Cup quarter-finals get underway, with Bohemians making the cross-city trip to Belfield to take on First Division outfit UCD.

13/09 League of Ireland – Bohs and Drogheda on course for FAI Cup semis and Shamrock Rovers cruising against Sligo

There’s a night of drama in store as the FAI Cup quarter-finals get underway, with Bohemians making the cross-city trip to Belfield to take on First Division outfit UCD.

13/09 League of Ireland – FAI Cup quarter-finals and Premier Division clashes down for decision

There’s a night of drama in store as the FAI Cup quarter-finals get underway, with Bohemians making the cross-city trip to Belfield to take on First Division outfit UCD.

06/09 Sligo Rovers to take on Celtic in mid-season friendly to honour the memory of late Tommie Gorman

Sligo Rovers will take on Glasgow Celtic in a mid-season friendly next month celebrating the close links between the two clubs.

05/09 Two Sligo Rovers games set to be televised in September

Two of Sligo Rovers’ remaining seven games will be shown live on TV as the League of Ireland Men’s Premier Division nears its conclusion.

05/09 Sligo Rovers honour club stalwarts as new club president and vice president appointed

Ray Gallagher was appointed Sligo Rovers Club President and Seamus Cummins Vice President at a ceremony in the Showgrounds on Saturday.

31/08 Sligo Rovers move into third with win over Waterford, putting 7-0 drubbing against Drogheda behind them

Sligo Rovers moved to third place in the Premier Division with a 2-0 win over Waterford at The Showgrounds.

27/08 Sligo Rovers to face Athlone Town in cup semi-final in repeat of 2023

Sligo Rovers will yet again take on Athlone Town at The Showgrounds in the semi-final of the Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup.

26/08 John Russell issues apology to Sligo Rovers fans after ‘shocking performance and result’

Sligo Rovers manager John Russell sent a message to fans on Sunday after Friday night’s ‘shocking performance and result’ with the Bit O’Red losing 7-0 to Drogheda United.

21/08 ‘I was waiting for my time to come’ –playing patient game pays off for Sligo Rovers’ Wilson Waweru

Playing a patient game has paid off for Sligo Rovers striker Wilson Waweru.

20/08 Sligo Rovers striker Wilson Waweru rewarded after stellar goalscoring streak in July

Sligo Rovers striker Wilson Waweru has been named the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland Player of the Month for July.

04/08 Last-gasp penalty sees St Pat’s win game of errors

Substitute Brandon Kavanagh scores spot kick deep in added time

28/06 Sligo Rovers’ Will Fitzgerald on Tommie Gorman’s pre-season pep-talk: ‘When he came in and spoke to us, he commanded the room for 45 minutes’

Sligo Rovers’ Will Fitzgerald recalled the inspirational speech delivered to the Bit O’Red squad in pre-season by Tommie Gorman, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 68.

18/06 Bit O’Relief for Sligo Rovers as mid-season break ‘is coming at a good time’

Sligo Rovers boss John Russell has admitted that the League of Ireland’s mid-season break has come at a good time for his side with so many players still missing through injury.

13/06 Daryl Horgan bags first goal of season in Dundalk win

A first goal of the season for Daryl Horgan saw Dundalk climb off the bottom of the table following a huge win over Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park.

07/06 Pádraig Amond doubles up as rampant Waterford enjoy more home comforts

Waterford FC continued their impressive run of home results, securing a fourth consecutive win in front of their home fans at the RSC with a brilliant victory over Sligo Rovers as Keith Long’s side moved onto 31 points in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division table.

03/06 Sligo Rovers move up to sixth place in Premier Division after narrow win over Drogheda United

Sligo Rovers moved up to sixth place in the league table thanks to their second consecutive win as the Bit O'Red were 2-1 winners over Drogheda United at The Showgrounds.

03/06 ‘I know I am able to do it . . . I’m not in any rush’ – Sligo goalkeeper Ed McGinty happy to wait for Ireland call

Ed McGinty’s first taste of international football saw the Scottish-born but Irish-based prospect rub shoulders with Caoimhín Kelleher and Gavin Bazunu.

31/05 Magnificent McGinty key for Sligo as Damien Duff’s Reds slip up at home

Damien Duff's fear that his Shelbourne side can easily lift themselves for big Dublin derbies but slip up against the so-called country teams came to the fore yet again as the table toppers saw their lead cut with a 2-1 loss to Sligo Rovers.

31/05 League of Ireland: Leaders Shels trail at home to Sligo

It’s a busy night in the League of Ireland with all 10 sides in action in the Premier Division.

31/05 League of Ireland: Busy night as leaders Shels face Sligo

It’s a busy night in the League of Ireland with all 10 sides in action in the Premier Division.

31/05 League of Ireland: Shamrock Rovers take control in Drogheda while Shels draw level with Sligo

It’s a busy night in the League of Ireland with all 10 sides in action in the Premier Division.

30/05 Sligo Rovers’ Down Syndrome team enjoy first training session

It was a momentous night for Sligo Rovers last Wednesday night with the first training session of the club’s newly formed club Down syndrome Futsal team.

24/05 Derry City twice come from behind to share derby spoils with Sligo Rovers

Derry City twice came from behind to draw with Sligo Rovers at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, moving three points clear of Shamrock Rovers in third place.

17/05 Dayle Rooney inspires Bohemians to first win in five games

Dayle Rooney claimed two assists and a goal as Bohemians hit Sligo Rovers for three without reply at the Showgrounds.

16/05 John Russell issues injury update as Sligo Rovers still without several key players

Sligo Rovers look likely to be without a number of key players for at least another couple of weeks as John Russell is forced to continue planning without several starters.

16/05 Sligo boss Russell on Stephen Kenny return: ‘It’s brilliant for the league. The profile of the league is getting bigger and bigger’

Sligo Rovers boss John Russell feels Stephen Kenny’s return to St Patrick’s Athletic today will only bolster the interest in the League of Ireland going forward.

15/05 Clean sheet and improved performance gives Sligo Rovers confidence, says Tommy Hewitt

Sligo Rovers manager Tommy Hewitt says Saturday’s scoreless draw at home to Bohemians will give his Bit O’Red side lots of confidence heading into their final group game of the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup.

10/05 Galway United extend unbeaten record to seven games but are held scoreless by visitors Sligo Rovers

Galway United stretched their unbeaten run to seven games as the Connacht derby ended in a scoreless draw at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday evening.

06/05 Ellis Chapman ends Sligo Rovers’ winless run as St Pats’ away day blues continue

Sligo Rovers picked up a first win in seven games as Ellis Chapman scored a fourth of the season to beat St Patrick's Athletic at The Showgrounds.

26/04 Frantz Pierrot sparkles to help Drogheda survive Sligo Rovers scare

Drogheda United picked up just a second win of the season as they came from 1-0 down to see off Sligo Rovers at Weavers Park.

26/04 Drogheda United come from behind as Sligo Rovers suffer defeat

Drogheda United came from behind to beat Sligo Rovers at Weavers Park on Friday evening.

22/04 Galway United jump up to fifth despite Sligo Rovers stalemate

The first Connacht derby since 2017 finished in a scoreless draw as Sligo Rovers and Galway United could not be separated at The Showgrounds.

19/04 Dundalk frustrate Sligo after Fabrice Hartmann’s stunner lights up Showgrounds

Dundalk came from behind to pick up their second draw in three games as the Lilywhites showed further signs of improvement in this draw with Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds.

19/04 Sligo Rovers held to a draw by Dundalk at The Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers were held to a draw by bottom side Dundalk at The Showgrounds on Friday night.

19/04 Sligo Rovers’ Daire Patton scores as Republic of Ireland Schools team beat Wales

Sligo Rovers’ and Summerhill College’s Daire Patton scored as the Republic of Ireland schools team were 3-0 winners over Wales in the SAFIB Centenary Shield Under 18 Boys’ International on Thursday night in Briton Ferry.

19/04 John Russell would be ‘stupid’ not to try and extend goalkeeper Ed McGinty’s loan at Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers boss John Russell says he would be ‘stupid’ not to try and keep goalkeeper Ed McGinty at the club for the whole season with the Oxford loanee’s loan deal just running until the end of June.

13/04 Kildare turn on style to cruise past Sligo in Christy Ring

Sligo hosted Kildare in the opening round of the Christy Ring Cup and it was the visitors who emerged victorious on an 11-point margin after a dominant performance in Markievicz Park.

12/04 Aaron Greene doubles up after Graham Burke stunner to send Shamrock Rovers into top three

Sligo Rovers’ barren run in the capital continues as Shamrock Rovers eased to victory to jump to third in the Premier Division.

12/04 Sligo Rovers second best as champions Shamrock Rovers reign supreme

Sligo Rovers suffered a second consecutive defeat as the Bit O’Red were beaten by a far superior Shamrock Rovers side at Tallaght Stadium on Friday night.

12/04 Sligo Rovers ‘ready’ for Treaty United test as Women’s Premier Division returns

Sligo Rovers striker Emma Doherty says the Bit O’Red will be ‘up for it’ when they travel to the Market’s Field on Saturday to take on Treaty in their next League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division outing.

08/04 New date confirmed for Sligo Rovers’ home game against Galway United

Sligo Rovers’ postponed home game against Galway United in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division will now take place on Monday, April 22.

06/04 Storm Kathleen forces postponement of Sligo Rovers versus Galway United

Sligo Rovers’ SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division game against Galway United on Saturday evening has been postponed as a result of Storm Kathleen.

05/04 Sligo Rovers confirm Nando Pijnaker has sustained broken ribs

Sligo Rovers have confirmed that defender Nando Pijnaker has sustained broken ribs after he collided with Ed McGinty during Monday’s defeat to St Patrick’s Athletic.

03/04 ‘A load of rubbish’ – Jon Daly slams criticism after Luke Turner seals St Patrick’s Athletic win

Easter Monday was a day of firsts for Luke Turner.

01/04 Liam Turner’s brace lifts the mood at Richmond for St Pat’s

When these sides last met here in October, a home win for St Pat’s secured European qualification to cap off a fine league campaign.

01/04 Luke Turner’s brace lifts the mood at Richmond for St Pat’s

When these sides last met here in October, a home win for St Pat’s secured European qualification to cap off a fine league campaign.

01/04 League of Ireland: Shamrock Rovers looking to close gap as Shels entertain Derry

There’s a full Bank Holiday Monday round of fixtures today in the League of Ireland.

30/03 Sligo Rovers move into second place in the table with win over Waterford

Sligo Rovers have moved into second place in the Premier Division after recording a 1-0 win over Waterford at the RSC on Friday evening, despite being reduced to ten men.

29/03 Ellis Chapman strikes to send Sligo Rovers into second spot

Sligo Rovers moved up to second place in the Premier Division after John Russell's side beat Waterford at the RSC despite being down to 10 men.

27/03 Sligo Rovers’ Emma Hansberry warns there’s no room for error this season

Sligo Rovers captain Emma Hsnberry says there’s no room for errors or slip-ups this season, as manager Tommy Hewitt has brought in so much talent.

11/03 Showgrounds surface is ‘killing’ Sligo Rovers, says John Russell

John Russell says the Showgrounds pitch is ‘killing’ his Sligo Rovers side who are still looking for their first goal at home this season.

10/03 Sligo Rovers impress as champions Shamrock Rovers held to a scoreless draw

Sligo Rovers impressed in a scoreless draw with Shamrock Rovers at The Showgrounds on Saturday night, and in the end were disappointed to come away with just a point against the champions who are still looking for their first win of the season.

06/03 Sligo Rovers’ Ellis Chapman not getting carried away after hammering of Dundalk

Ellis Chapman hopes that Sligo Rovers can replicate Monday night’s performance against Dundalk as they take on the champions at The Showgrounds on Saturday night.

27/02 John Russell pleased with Sligo Rovers’ effort against Derry City in game that ‘wasn’t a great spectacle’

John Russell was again taking the positives as Sligo Rovers drew 0-0 with Derry City at The Showgrounds on Saturday night.

26/02 Showgrounds stalemate as Sligo Rovers hold Derry City to scoreless draw at The Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers held league hopefuls Derry City to a scoreless draw at The Showgrounds on Saturday night in front of a full house at the Bit O’Red’s home.

20/02 Sligo Rovers fans have ‘got to be excited’ after Bit O’Red’s performance against Bohemians, says John Russell

John Russell says Sligo Rovers fans must be excited about the season ahead after they saw his side’s performance against Bohemians on the opening day of the 2024 SSE Airtricity League of Ireland Men’s Premier Division campaign.

13/02 ‘Honour’ for Niall Morahan to be handed Sligo Rovers captaincy for 2024

Niall Morahan says it’s a ‘massive honour’ to be made Sligo Rovers captain ahead of the 2024 League of Ireland Men’s Premier Division season.

06/02 Zoe McGlynn makes Sligo Rovers switch while Ciara Henry re-signs

Tommy Hewitt’s Sligo Rovers side is filling up for the 2024 League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division as two further signings were announced last week.

02/02 Ollie Denham hopes Sligo Rovers loan spell can put defender back in contention for international duty

Sligo Rovers’ latest loan signing Ollie Denham hopes that his spell with the Bit O'Red can catch the attention of the Welsh underage national teams and see the defender return to international football.

25/01 Yvonne Hedigan believes Sligo Rovers will be a dark horse this season as defender signs for hometown club

Defender Yvonne Hedigan believes that Sligo Rovers will be a dark horse this season as the Sligo native has signed for her hometown club ahead of the 2024 League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division season.

19/01 Goalkeeper Amber Hardy remains at Sligo Rovers for 2024 season

Goalkeeper Amber Hardy will be at Sligo Rovers again in 2024.

15/01 Kelsey Munroe always knew she would return to Sligo Rovers having played for club’s first women’s under 17 team

Sligo Rovers’ latest signing Kelsey Munroe says she always knew she would return to the club having played for the Bit O’Red’s first ever women’s Under 17s side in 2018.

15/01 Blow for Sligo Rovers as defender John Mahon set for spell on the sidelines

In a big blow to Sligo Rovers’ preparations for the 2024 League of Ireland Premier Division season, defender John Mahon is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury in pre-season.

15/01 How Emma Hansberry helped bring ‘league’s most under-rated player’ Muireann Devaney to Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers women’s boss Tommy Hewitt has revealed that captain Emma Hansberry played a huge part in attracting Muireann Devaney to the club.

11/01 Kerri O’Hara is the latest player to re-sign for Sligo Rovers ahead of 2024 campaign

Tubbercurry native Kerri ‘Pixie’ O’Hara is the latest player to re-sign for Sligo Rovers ahead of the 2024 League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division campaign.

29/12 John Russell confirms Luke McNicholas’ loan deal to Wrexham from Sligo Rovers will be made permanent

Luke McNicholas’ loan deal at Wrexham AFC will be made permanent in the coming weeks, Sligo Rovers boss John Russell confirmed on Friday.

29/12 Sligo Rovers manager John Russell believes Connor Malley is a ‘marquee signing’

Sligo Rovers boss John Russell has hailed the signing of midfielder Connor Malley as a ‘marquee signing’ as his squad nears completion.

22/12 John Russell’s Sligo Rovers squad taking shape as Ellis Chapman joins on loan from Cheltenham

Sligo Rovers’ squad for the 2024 season is taking shape ahead of the return to pre-season training with the club announcing on Thursday that midfielder Ellis Chapman has signed on loan from Cheltenham Town.

15/12 Sligo Rovers travel to Dalymount Park to take on Bohemians on opening day of 2024 season

Sligo Rovers face a tricky start to their 2024 League of Ireland Premier Division campaign with a trip to Dalymount Park to take on Bohemians on February 16th.

12/12 Emma Hansberry hopes for more memorable days with Sligo Rovers as midfielder commits for 2024

Midfielder Emma Hansberry is hoping for more memorable days with Sligo Rovers as she has committed to the club yet again for the 2024 season.

11/12 John Russell backs Will Fitzgerald to take his game to another level as winger commits to Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers boss John Russell says winger Will Fitzgerald is the type of character he wants at the club, and has backed the 24-year-old to take his game to the next level in 2024.

07/12 Leah Kelly becomes first Sligo Rovers player to commit for 2024 season

Leah Kelly has become the first Sligo Rovers women’s player to re-sign for the 2024 season.

05/12 Niall Morahan relishing opportunity to take on leadership role with Sligo Rovers

Niall Morahan says the prospect of being a senior figure in the Sligo Rovers squad for the 2024 season is something that really excites him.

20/11 Sligo Rovers’ Kiwi defender Nando Pijnaker relishing duel with Evan Ferguson at the Aviva

While Stephen Kenny’s side have several ex-League of Ireland footballers in their ranks, when they host New Zealand tomorrow the only domestic player taking to the turf at the Aviva Stadium will be wearing white, not green.

10/11 David Cawley announces Sligo Rovers departure: ‘I feel I still had more to give’

The clear-out at Sligo Rovers continues as captain David Cawley announced on social media on Friday night that he has played his last game for the club.

06/11 ‘It’s vital that we reset’ – Sligo Rovers to back John Russell with new deal as nine players axed

Sligo Rovers say they will keep faith in manager John Russell for next season despite a disappointing campaign in 2023 as he has promised a “reset” at the Showgrounds, but the club have initiated an end-of-season clearout with nine departures.

03/11 Sligo Rovers finish dismal season on a sour note with defeat to Shamrock Rovers

Sligo Rovers’ dreadful season ended on a sour note with a 4-2 defeat to champions Shamrock Rovers on Friday night at Tallaght Stadium.

30/10 Sligo Rovers confirm safety with drab draw at home to Drogheda

Sligo Rovers confirmed their safety in the Premier Division as they picked up a point at home to Drogheda United in their final home game of the season on Saturday night.

30/10 Sligo Rovers announce partnership with Rio Ferdinand Foundation

Sligo Rovers have announced a partnership with The Rio Ferdinand Foundation through the International Fund for Ireland Beyond the Ball Project.

27/10 Steve Feeney ‘proud’ to have managed Sligo Rovers’ first senior women’s team as he steps away

Steve Feeney says he is very proud to have managed Sligo Rovers’ first senior women’s team as the club announced on Friday morning that he will step down from his role at the end of the season due to work and family reasons.

25/10 Beleaguered Sligo boss John Russell: ‘Everything that could have gone wrong this season has’

Sligo Rovers manager John Russell feels that everything that could have gone wrong this season has, with his side sitting in eighth place in the Premier Division with two games left.

23/10 Another disappointing night as Sligo Rovers lose again

Sligo Rovers picked up a second defeat in four days as they were beaten again on Monday night, this time losing to St Patrick’s Athletic.

20/10 Sligo’s safety not yet assured as Dundalk instigate late push for top four spot

Goals in either half from Daryl Horgan and Sam Durrant saw Dundalk make a late push for the top four as they easily brushed aside an insipid Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.

17/10 New Sligo Rovers CEO Andrew Feakins hopes to help move the club forward

Sligo Rovers have announced the appointment of Andrew Feakins as the club’s new Chief Executive Officer.

16/10 Sligo Rovers’ cup dream dashed by dominant Athlone Town in historic Women’s FAI Cup semi-final

A far superior Athlone Town side inflicted a heavy defeat on Sligo Rovers in the semi-final of the Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup at The Showgrounds on Saturday evening.

09/10 Sligo Rovers’ Keeva Flynn named in Republic of Ireland Under 17s squad

Sligo Rovers’ Keeva Flynn has been named in the Republic of Ireland Under 17s squad for their 2023-24 UEFA European WU17 Championship Round 1 Qualifiers.

29/09 Jonathan Afolabi on the double to boost Bohemians’ European hopes

Having been far too quick on the draw in recent weeks, Bohemians finally got the win they so badly needed to move back into the top four and inject some fuel into their push for a European place with a 3-1 defeat of Sligo Rovers.

01/09 Ruairí Keating hits hat-trick as Cork City close gap at bottom on Cork City

Ruairí Keating’s hat-trick handed Cork City a lifeline as they hauled themselves back within spitting distance of Sligo Rovers in the battle to avoid a relegation play-off.

26/08 Shelbourne keep hopes of European qualification alive with win over Sligo

Shelbourne kept their outside hopes of European qualification alive with a win over Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.

04/08 St Patrick’s Athletic just a point behind leaders after earning win away to toothless Sligo Rovers

St Patrick’s Athletic moved to within a point of league leaders Shamrock Rovers as they saw off a toothless Sligo Rovers side at the Showgrounds.

05/06 Rory Gaffney strikes on double to send Shamrock Rovers four points clear

Shamrock Rovers made light work of injury-hit Sligo Rovers as the Hoops opened up a four-point gap at the top of the Premier Division.

05/06 ‘You can’t be throwing your toys out of the pram’ – Lee Grace praise for attitude of the Shamrock Rovers squad

Lee Grace believes that the groupthink of coping with squad rotation will help Shamrock Rovers in their battle to retain the league title.