Sligo-Leitrim girls help Athlone to FAI Cup glory
Athlone Town claimed a first-ever women’s FAI Cup title on Sunday with a penalty shoot-out victory over holders Shelbourne at Tallaght Stadium. Athlone won 4-3 on spot kicks after the sides had finished level at…
Owenmore Gaels reach first ever Connacht final
Owenmore Gaels produced a gutsy second-half to come from three points down and beat Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher of Leitrim in Sunday’s eventful Connacht junior club football semi-final at the province’s Centre of Excellence in Bekan. It’s a…
Mohill edged out by St Brigid’s
Leitrim Connacht Gold senior football champions Mohill produced a courageously performance against St Brigid’s, which just fell short in Sunday’s Connacht senior club semi-final at Dr Hyde Park, the Roscommon champions winning by 1-7 to…
All-Stars get morale-boosting win against Killester
EJ Sligo All-Stars recorded a morale-boosting home win in the men’s Superleague on Saturday night with an impressive 93-76 victory over Killester. The Dublin side have been one of the form teams in the Superleague…
Easkey footballers beaten by Castlerea in Connacht semi-final
There was disappointment for Easkey footballers in Saturday’s Conancht intermediate club football semi-final at Markievcz Park as opponents Castlerea ST Kevin’s booked their place in the provincial decider with a 2-6 to 0-9 victory. In…
Sligo Rovers facing substantial end-of-season financial loss
The Treasurer of Sligo Rovers FC David Rowe has warned that the club is facing a substantial six-figure deficit at the end of the current financial year. Rowe was a guest on this week’s Bit…
Mona McSharry on Ireland team for 2024 World Championships
Sligo’s Mona McSharry will be part of a 15-strong team for the 2024 World Aquatic Championships in Doha, Qatar. The team will be made up of 12 swimmers and three divers – and will be…