A touch of class as Dominant Derry put 4 past Sligo

- July 10, 2017July 10, 2017

Derry City returned to winning ways yesterday afternoon as Kenny Shiels’ men put 4 past a struggling Sligo Rovers Side at Maginn Park. Lukas Schubert, Ronan Curtis, Aaron McEneff and Rory Holden all got their names on the score sheet, to earn the Buncrana men all 3 points and their

Liam Martin leaves Sligo Rovers

- July 4, 2017

Liam Martin has today left the Bit o' Red following the mutual cancellation of his contract at The Showgrounds. The winger departs Rovers for personal reasons after 18 months into his second spell at the club. Manager Gerard Lyttle said: "I want to thank Liam for all his efforts with us. "He has

Cork City announce signing of Kieran Sadlier

- July 3, 2017

Cork City have announced the signing of Kieran Sadlier from Sligo Rovers. The midfielder was signed for an undisclosed fee and has signed an eighteen month deal with the Leesiders. Sadlier has scored 18 goals from midfield in 53 appearances for Sligo Rovers. Kieran Sadlier said this to the Sligo Rovers website:

Sligo Rovers announce signing of Benny Igiehon

- June 16, 2017

Sligo Rovers are delighted to announce the signing of centre forward Benny Igiehon from July 1st subject to international clearance. Igiehon moves to Rovers after spells in both England and Switzerland. Igiehon comes from Scarborough Athletic where he was the clubs leading goal scorer last season. The 23 year old has

Sligo Rovers & Bray Wanderers set for the Scottish Irn Bru Cup this year

- June 7, 2017

Following Uefa approval it has been officially announced that Bray Wanderers & Sligo Rovers will join the Scottish Irn - Bru trophy this season. The two sides were selected as Ireland's highest-ranked non-European participants. There are 56 sides competing including sides from Wales & Northern Ireland and the first round draw will

League of Ireland XI for the half way stage of the 2017 season

- June 6, 2017

With the League of Ireland season on its mid season break we wanted to put together who we feel have been the top performers in the Premier Division and make our League XI for the half way stage. There have been some close calls and we have had to leave some

Former League of Ireland man Danny North signs for Cleethorpes Town FC

- May 22, 2017

Danny North has signed for Cleethorpes Town FC for the upcoming season 2017/2018. The striker signed for the non league side who play in the Northern Premier League Division One on a one year deal. North had stints at Shamrock Rovers, Sligo Rovers & St Patrick's Athletic. In the League of Ireland, North

Derry City now to play European games at The Showgrounds

- April 28, 2017

After much speculation Derry City have confirmed to the Derry Journal that they will play their first round Europa League qualifier in Sligo Rovers ground 'The Showgrounds'. The news comes as the clubs agreed a fee of around €5,000 for the use of the ground which previously was 10-15k. Dundalk had offered

Ian Baraclough is set to be named as the new Northern Ireland u21’s manager

- April 25, 2017

Former Sligo Rovers boss Ian Baraclough is set to be named the Northern Ireland u21’s manager in the next few days. According to a report in The Times, the current Oldham assistant manager was interviewed by current Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill for the role. The Leicester man led Sligo Rovers to

Sligo Rovers appoint Gerard Lyttle as new manager

- April 21, 2017

Sligo Rovers are pleased to announce the appointment of Gerard Lyttle as new manager. Lyttle comes to The Showgrounds following two years in charge of Danske Bank Premiership club Cliftonville. He has today signed a contract to the end of the 2018 season. He led the Belfast club to a fourth-place finish