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…
Devenish GAA’s drive-in bingo moves online
Devenish GAA Club in Fermanagh is moving its popular drive-in Sunday bingo online from this Sunday, January 17th, with £2,000 in cash prizes to be won. The online bingo will start at 2pm and is…
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…
Sligo Rovers and Everton FC announce new partnership
Sligo Rovers have announced a new partnership with English Premier Division Side, Everton. The new agreement will see both clubs sharing their expertise in both coaching and business. It will provide an opportunity for Sligo…
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…