Funeral of Private Sean Rooney to take place today
Private Seán Rooney – the young Donegal soldier killed while peacekeeping in Lebanon last week will be be laid to rest today. The 23-year-old will be given full military honours, which will include an escort of 30 people and a firing party. It’s expected among those involved in…
Dundalk man appeared in Sligo Court on charges of attempted fraud
A 22-year old man appeared before a special sitting of Sligo District Court yesterday evening for alleged attempted fraud at a hotel in Sligo town. Jibola Akanni, with an address of 80 Dublin Street, Dundalk, Co Louth, was charged that on November 16th at The Clayton Hotel on Clarion Road…
Rovers left to count the cost following FAI decision to postpone Dundalk game
Sligo Rovers have been left to count the cost of Dundalk’s successful European progression. As the league-leaders get set for another financial windfall, the decision to postpone Sunday’s game between the Lilywhites and Rovers at the Showgrounds to aid Dundalk’s European campaign will have financial consequences for the Bit O’…
Rovers return to action with Dundalk trip
Sligo Rovers face Dundalk in Oriel Park on Friday night in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Rovers responded from the defeat to Bohemians last weekend by beating Waterford FC in the EA Sports Cup to progress to the semi-finals. Dundalk were 2-0 winners in the reverse fixture but Rovers were left to…
LISTEN BACK: Reaction to Dundalk’s defeat of Sligo Rovers
Dundalk beat Sligo Rovers 2-0 at the Showgrounds on Saturday in the SSE Airtricity Leagie Premier Divsion. Afterwards, Rovers boss Gerard Lyttle spoke with Ocean FM’s Darragh Cox… Dundalk boss Stephen Kenny also gave Darragh his thoughts on the game… Saturday’s game was live on Ocean FM in association with…
Mistakes prove costly as Rovers fall to Dundalk
Sligo Rovers’ early season troubles at home continue after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Dundalk on Saturday. Rovers have now lost four of their five home games at the start of the season, though they remain unbeaten on the road ahead of next weekend’s trip to Shamrock Rovers. In the…
LISTEN BACK: Sligo Rovers 1 Dundalk 1 Reaction
Sligo Rovers and Dundalk played out a 1-1 draw at the Showgrounds on Saturday, with Benny Igiehon’s first goal for the club cancelling out Niclas Vemmelund’s opener. Ocean FM’s Darragh Cox spoke to Rovers boss Gerard Lyttle and Dundalk boss Stephen Kenny after the game…