David Goulden

RTÉ Sport contributor

Sligo pegged back by Drogheda at the Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers will go into a relegation six-pointer with Galway United on Monday level on points with the Tribesmen after they were pegged back by Drogheda United at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 21 hrs

Amy Anderson of Glasgow City, right, celebrates with teammate Erin McLaughlin after scoring her side's first goal during the UEFA Women's Europa Cup first qualifying round first leg match v Athlone Town, September 2025

Ruthless Glasgow City leave Athlone needing miracle

Athlone Town have it all to do in next week's Europa Cup first qualifying round second leg after they succumbed to a 3-0 defeat to Glasgow City, following a tough night for the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division leaders at Petershill.

Soccer • 10 Sep

Dayle Rooney of Bohemians (L) in action against Matty Wolfe of Sligo Rovers, Premier Division, August 2025

Sligo and Bohs play out entertaining scoreless draw

Sligo Rovers and Bohemians picked up a point each at the Showgrounds, although both sides will feel they could have taken all three following an entertaining 0-0 draw.

Soccer • 31 Aug

21 August 2025; Danny Mandroiu of Shamrock Rovers celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round first leg match between CD Santa Clara and Shamrock Rovers FC at the Estadio de São Miguel in Ponta Delgada,

Shamrock Rovers stun Santa Clara in Conference League

Shamrock Rovers find themselves firmly in the driving seat in their Conference League play-off joust with Santa Clara, following a famous defeat of the Portuguese side at the Estadio de Sao Miguel at Ponta Delgada.

Soccer • 22 Aug

7 August 2025; Sunday Adetunji of Ballkani celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round first leg match between Ballkani and Shamrock Rovers at Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, Kosovo. Photo by N

Hoops trailing after first-leg defeat to Ballkani

Shamrock Rovers will feel they have enough about them to progress to the play-off round of the UEFA Conference League despite trailing 1-0 Kosovan side FC Ballkani after the first leg of their third round qualifying clash.

Soccer • 07 Aug

12 July 2025; Patrick McClean of Sligo Rovers celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Sligo Rovers and Derry City at The Showgrounds in Sligo. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Sligo sizzle against Derry at sweltering Showgrounds

Paddy McClean scored against his hometown club in a 2-0 win as Sligo Rovers extended the buffer between themselves and bottom side Cork City to eight points in almost tropical conditions at the Showgrounds in Sligo.

Soccer • 12 Jul

5 July 2025; Michael Noonan of Shamrock Rovers in action against Patrick McClean of Sligo Rovers during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers at The Showgrounds in Sligo. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfil

Shamrock Rovers rally to claim a point against Sligo

Shamrock Rovers recovered from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw with Sligo Rovers as their winless streak at the Showgrounds stretched to four.

Soccer • 05 Jul

18 April 2025; Francely Lomboto of Sligo Rovers after his side's victory in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Waterford and Sligo Rovers at the Regional Sports Centre in Waterford. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Lomboto improvisation sees Sligo edge out Galway

Francely Lomboto struck a glorious winner for Sligo Rovers against his old club as the Bit O'Red beat Galway United 2-1 at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 23 Jun

Aidan Keena was the match-winner at the Showgrounds

Keena returns to haunt Sligo as Pat's claim nervy win

Sligo Rovers will spend the summer break bottom of the Premier Division table after a tenth minute penalty from their former striker Aidan Keena saw St Patrick's Athletic pick up their first win in three with a nervy victory at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 30 May

Lys Mousset scored the late winner at The Showgrounds

Sligo struggle continues as Bohs clinch late win

Sligo Rovers' struggles continued at the Showgrounds as a late Lys Mousset winner fired Bohemians to within two points of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division summit.

Soccer • 10 May