Sligo-Leitrim’s Oscar Traynor tie is off
Sligo-Leitrim’s Oscar Traynor Cup quarter-final is also off. They were due to host the Kerry League in the Showgrounds on Saturday evening.
Cummins hat-trick eases Cork past Rovers
Cork City strengthened their lead at the top of the table with a devastating display at the Showgrounds. Graham Cummins hit a hat-trick and won a penalty converted by Kieran Sadlier, as the Rebels proved too strong for a Sligo side that finished with ten men. In front of 1,842,…
Big games for Rovers and Summerhill today
Sligo Rovers are back in action this evening. The Bit O’ Red host reigning champions Cork City at the Showgrounds at 7.45pm. Gerard Lyttle’s side claimed their first win of the season on Friday, thanks to a 2-1 defeat of Derry City. Meanwhile, Summerhill College will contest the Connacht Senior…
Rovers sign Patrick McClean from Waterford
Sligo Rovers have confirmed the signing of defender Patrick McClean from Waterford FC. The young brother of Irish international James McClean has signed a two-year deal and is expected to go straight into the squad for Friday’s home game against his hometown club Derry City. The 21-year-old began his career…
Cook guides Wigan to famous win
Paul Cook’s magical FA Cup run with Wigan reached a new high last night as they dumped out Premier League leaders Manchester City. Northern Ireland international Will Grigg got the only goal of the game ten minutes from time, as the former Sligo Rovers boss guided Wigan to a famous…
Opening night defeat for Rovers
SSE Airtricity League Premier Division Sligo Rovers 0 Limerick 1 (D Dennehy 63) Darren Dennehy’s debut goal earned Limerick an impressive opening night win away to Sligo Rovers in front of over 3,000 at the Showgrounds. Dennehy headed home from close range against the run of play midway through the…
League of Ireland action returns this evening
It’s the opening night of the new League of Ireland Premier Division season. There is a sold-out Dublin derby between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park. Cork City begin the defence of their title away to St Pat’s, Dundalk host Bray Wanderers and last year’s Division One winners Waterford…