Three Donegal players get All-Star nominations
Three Donegal gaelic footballers have been included on the list of 45 nominees for the 2020 PWC football All-Star awards, which was published on the Friday morning. The trio are: St Naul’s Peadar Mogan, Naomh…
Another injury setback for Áine Tighe
Áine Tighe’s cruel run of injuries and extended period on the sidelines is set to continue, with confirmation from her Australian Rules club Freemantle that she is “unlikely” to play in 2021. Fremantle have confirmed…
Dixie Dean’s grand-daughter helped secure Rovers-Everton deal
There are several connections past and present between Sligo Rovers and Everton. From Seamus Coleman to ‘Dixie’ Dean – and it is that latter connection which played a part in a new strategic partnership between…
Sigerson Cup called off
Gaelic football’s premier third level competition, the Sigerson Cup, will not take place during this academic year because of the escalating Covid situation. The GAA’s Higher Education committee has confirmed that both the Sigerson and…
Gethins Spanish fight OFF
There was fresh disappointment for Sligo professional boxer Aaron Gethins overnight with the news that his upcoming welterweight bout in Spain on January 23rd has been postponed. The city of Murcia in south-eastern Spain, which…
Veronica wins Volunteer in Sport award
Sligo’s Veronica Murray (pictured) is receiving nationwide recognition for her dedicated work with Special Olympics Connacht this week, as she’s awarded the Sligo award at this week’s virtual Federation of Irish Sport Volunteers in Sport…
Aaron Gethins returns to ring in Spain
Sligo professional boxer Aaron Gethin will have his first bout for almost a year when he boxes on the ‘Celtic Clash 11′ card in Murcia, Spain, on January 23rd. Gethins, who has won his four…