Sligo-Leitrim tie moved to Connacht GAA Centre
Tonight’s rescheduled FBD League game between Leitrim and Sligo has been switched to the Connacht GAA Centre in Bekan. The game was due to take place in Cloone, but the inclement weather means that the game has been switched, with the throw-in time pushed back to 8pm. It will be…
LISTEN BACK: Ballymote’s Mark Irwin on Irish success
Sligo’s Mark Irwin scored a crucial goal as the Irish Garda team beat their counterparts from Norway 4-1 on Wednesday, January 10, to book their place at the European police championships in Prague this summer. The Ballymote Celtic striker played 85 minutes in Oslo and netted the second goal with…
Pitch inspections in Ballybofey and Cloone ahead of tonight’s games
Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim will all be hoping this evening’s games get the go-ahead following heavy rain and snow for the past three days. There will be pitch inspections in Ballybofey and Cloone early today, ahead of tonight’s matches. Donegal are due to host Armagh in a McKenna Cup semi-final…
Coolaney/Mullinabreena GAA Club Notes
The A.G.M. took place last week, with a large attendance. The chairman’s and Treasurer’s report’s were read to the meeting. The Following officers were appointed for 2018. President Jack Devanney, Chairman Fr. Paul Kivlehan, Vice Chairman, Dennis Gormley, Secretary – Eugene Henry, Assistant Secretary Leo Coleman, Treasurer Brendan Kivlehan, Assistant Treasurer Pierce…
LISTEN BACK: Irish international Aoife McDermott
Sligo’s Aoife McDermott has been named in the Ireland women’s training squad for the forthcoming Six Nations Championship. The Riverstown native has been given a first call-up following a string of impressive displays in the second row for both her club and Leinster. McDermott is less than two years playing…
Transport Minister confirms €11m for important business link road in Sligo
The Minister for Transport Shane Ross has this morning announced an allocation of €11m for the development of the Western Distributor Road in Sligo. The route will link the N4 to an IDA business park at Finisklin as well as helping to develop a large area of land to the…
American Eric Kittel impresses on All-Stars debut
Eric Kittel made an impressive debut for the Sligo All-Stars on Saturday. The American claimed 17 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists as home side beat neighbours LYIT by 94 points to 80. Here’s head coach Alberto Garcia…