There’s the easy way, the hard way and the Sligo Rovers way. All the Bit O’ Red had to do was beat St Patrick’s Athletic in front of the largest crowd in the Showgrounds in two decades.
Athletics pundit Ray Flynn shares the concerns of a parent and coach who bemoans the fact that kids of today lack the basics of movement.
Robert Cullen says that while rovers fans may be more hopeful than ever of success, nothing will be taken for granted just yet.
Sligo individuals and teams enjoyed a successful weekend at the HSE Community games national finals that were hosted by Athlone iT, County Westmeath.
Sligo Rovers fan David Goulden is getting cautiously excited following recent results.
Proven forward will fill the void left by injured top scorer Danny North
Talking sport with Darragh Cox of Ocean FM Local broadcaster Darragh Cox of Ocean FM stresses the importance of a big attendance for tonight’s game against Derry City, especially since revenue was lost last weekend.
Sligo overcome goalkeeper Emma Cullen’s injury to record impressive one-point win against Leitrim at McHale Park.
A decade ago ‘Block’ Reynolds ranked amongst Europe’s top amateur boxers, chalking up five irish national titles at super-heavyweight and heavyweight between 1997 and 2001, a Four nations gold in 2001, beating England’s David Dolan in the final. He also competed at the World Championships in 1999 and 2001 where he prepared alongside eventual silver [...]
Sunday, May 19, 4:57 am
Sligo Rovers have confirmed that tonight's match against Dundalk is postponed because of a waterlogged pitch in the Showgrounds. - posted on 18/05/2013 17:38:35A waterlogged Showgrounds pitch. So much for summer soccer! http://t.co/ERDJ11HpLl - posted on 18/05/2013 17:36:45http://t.co/S7a0W1C0Nw - posted on 17/05/2013 16:28:12COMPETITION TIME Like our facebook page , then like and share this competition to be in with a chance of winning... http://t.co/jWLFiA5WZv - posted on 17/05/2013 11:12:30COMPETITION TIME Like our facebook page , then like and share this competition to be in with a chance of winning... http://t.co/fH5bD4hUga - posted on 17/05/2013 11:06:06
Pope appoints former Sligo priest as bishop
The Pope has appointed a former Sligo priest as Bishop of Kerry. Fr. Raymond Browne takes over the top position in the Kerry diocese after the the resignation of Bishop William Murphy. Pope Francis made the appointment today, Thursday. A native of Chapel Street, Athlone, the new bishop is aged 56. He attended Summerhill College [...]
Garda searches in Sligo Town and Tubbercurry
SEARCH: A number of Gardai on their way back to their vehicles after a Drugs Raid at Ard Na Mara, Cartron on Friday 19th April. Gardai, including members of the armed regional response unit, carried out searches of houses and their surroundings in Sligo town and Tubbercurry in the past week. The search in Sligo [...]
McHugh’s helping Irish Cancer Society
DAFFODIL: The staff at McHugh’s get into the Daffodil Day spirit. McHugh’s bar in Sligo town have continued their ongoing charitable work to help the Irish Cancer Society.
Posthumous honour for student Luke.
PASSING: IT Sligo student Luke Savage, who died in June 2012.Third level students across the Republic have paid a poignant national tribute to Luke Savage, an inspirational IT Sligo student who died last year. He has been posthumously named as winner of the award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Life at the inaugural USI Student [...]
