Sporting bodies to meet Minister Martin today
Sporting bodies across the north west today will be hopeful that the current restrictions surrounding spectators at sporting events such as soccer or GAA matches could be eased. The Minister for Sport is meeting public health officials and top sporting figures today to discuss the issue later today. Last month…
Realt na Mara continue all activities following negative covid result
Realt na Mara will continue with all activities after a Covid-19 test result came back negative. In a statement this morning, a person indirectly involved with the club was awaiting the result. The club preemptively decided to cease all activities while they were awaiting the test and have now returned…
Sligo GAA & LGFA players Easter message
Several of Sligo’s current and past footballers and hurlers have put together this Easter weekend message for all players and supporters in the county, young and old. Take a look at it here.
Sligo and Leitrim hurlers named in Champion 15
Three Sligo Hurlers and two from Leitrim have been named in this years Champion 15 team. The Champion 15 is the All-Star team for hurling’s Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher Cup competitons. Christy Ring Cup winners Meath and Rackard champions Sligo lead they way with three nominations each.…
Sligo GAA seek new ladies manager
Sligo GAA are seeking a new ladies manager for their intermediate football team for the 2020 season. Former joint managers John O’Hara and David Curran left their roles in July following a vote of no confidence taken by the players. A caretaker management team of Kathleen Kane, Ted Maloney and…
Ballisodare’s 4-in-a-row remembered
Tourlestrane’s completing their four-in-a-row bid last Sunday bridged the 56 year gap in Sligo GAA history since a club side last completed the feat. Ballisodare won the fourth of their successive four titles in 1963 – beating Craobh Rua by 8 points in a replay. Bill Weir is one of…
Tourlestrane complete four-in-a-row
Tourlestrane are the 2019 Belfry Senior Football Champions in Sligo after a one-sided 2-17 to 0-9 win over Coolera/Strandhill in Markievicz Park on Sunday. Tourlestrane are the first side to win four-in-a-row in 56 years – Ballisodare last completed the feat in 1963. Listen to the moment Tourlestrane joint-captains James…