Donegal’s Paddy McGrath retires
Donegal’s All-Ireland winning corner back Paddy McGrath has confirmed his intercounty retirement to the Donegal News. The Ardara clubman won many admirers during a glittering 12-year intercounty career for his tenacious play, man-marking ability and…
Sligo athletes star at national cross country championships
There were national cross country titles for two Sligo runners at Sunday’s Irish Life Health National Novice & Uneven Age Cross Country Championships at Gowran Park in county Kilkenny. Sligo Athletic Club’s Eavan McLoughlin won…
Glencar/Manor no match for Kilkerrin/Clonberne in Connacht final
Leitrim senior club champions Glencar/Manorhamilton’s were outclassed by an impressive Kilkerrin/Clonberne of Galway in Sunday’s Connacht LGFA senior club football decider in Swinford. The Galway side, bidding for a four-in-a-row of provincial titles, ran out…
Tourlestrane edged out of Connacht by Knockmore
There was Connacht club championship disappointment again for Sligo champions Tourlestrane on Sunday when they beaten by Knockmore of Mayo in their provincial semi-final in Ballina, on a final scoreline of 0-10 to 0-8. Tourlestrane…
Double success for Sligo youth rugby teams
There was double success for two Sligo underage times in the Connacht league finals played at Creggs Rugby Club on Sunday. Sligo’s boys under-15 team beat Buccaneers 7-5 to win the Connacht Division 1 league…
Former Sligo Rovers boss Paul Cook sacked by Ipswich
Former Sligo Rovers manager Paul Cook was sacked by English League One side Ipswich Town on Saturday after just nine months in the job. His departure came following the club’s 0-0 draw at home to…
All-Stars reach President’s Cup semi-finals after Celtics win
EJ Sligo All-Stars are through to the last four of basketball’s President’s National Cup following Saturday night’s 93-78 win against Limerick Celtics at the Mercy College gym. The All-Stars led 45-40 at half-time and produced…