David Goulden

RTÉ Sport contributor

Defender Cian Byrne bagged a famous brace for the Tribesmen who now move third

Galway pick up first Showgrounds league win in 29 years

Galway United picked up their first league win at the Showgrounds in 29 years as they inflicted a fourth consecutive defeat upon a struggling Sligo Rovers.

Soccer • 13 Apr

Shels dig out victory at Sligo to stay on the up

Shelbourne find themselves within a point of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division summit after they ground out a first win in five, overcoming basement side Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 28 Mar

Michael Duffy's 20th-minute goal secured Derry City's first win in four years at the Showgrounds

Derry end four-year drought at the Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers are anchored to the bottom of the Premier Division table going into the international break after Derry City ended their four-year run without a win at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 16 Mar

Reece Hutchinson delights some of Sligo Rovers' young fans by giving the home side the lead

Sligo claim first points as harried Hoops go bottom

Shamrock Rovers are now the only Premier Division team yet to win a game and are bottom of the table after defeat to a much-improved Sligo Rovers, who picked up their first points of the new season with a 2-1 victory.

Soccer • 04 Mar

Waterford's Tommy Lonergan shoots at goal

Waterford see off Sligo in five-goal thriller

A somewhat stagnant Sligo Rovers suffered the opening night blues as Waterford came away with the points following an action packed game at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 15 Feb

Jake Mulraney of St Pat's is tackled by Sligo's Ollie Denham

Pat's serve notice for 2025 with ninth straight victory

St Patrick's Athletic finished the season with their ninth win on the bounce as they saw off Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 01 Nov 24

Dawson Devoy opened the scoring for Bohemians

Bohs beat Sligo to secure Premier Division status

Bohemians guaranteed their Premier Division status for 2025 with their first league win in three, beating Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds for the second time this season.

Soccer • 19 Oct 24

Athlone Town's Shauna Brennan (4) celebrates after scoring what proved to be the only goal of the game

Holders Athlone set up repeat cup final date with Shels

There will be a familiar pairing in this year's Women's FAI Cup final as holders Athlone Town progressed to face Shelbourne in this year's decider for the third year running.

Soccer • 22 Sep 24

Sligo Rovers' Ellis Chapman, centre, celebrates what proved to be the decisive goal

Dundalk end turbulent week with Sligo defeat

Dundalk ended what was a turbulent week for the club with defeat as goals from Sligo Rovers' Wilson Waweru and Ellis Chapman replied to Robbie Benson's first half penalty as the Bit O'Red moved level with third-placed Shamrock Rovers.

Soccer • 22 Sep 24

Kate Mooney struck twice in Shelbourne's win

Shelbourne crush Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds

Shelbourne occupy top spot in the Women's Premier Division after they sailed past basement side Sligo Rovers 4-0 at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 11 Sep 24