David Goulden

RTÉ Sport contributor

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

Drogheda United's Conor Kane reacts after scoring an own goal against Sligo Rovers

Sligo rally to knock Drogheda off the summit

Drogheda United fell from the top of the Premier Division table after Sligo Rovers struck twice in the space of six second-half minutes to claw back a two-goal deficit at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 02 May 25

Francely Lomboto earned the Bit o' Red a share of the spoils

Lomboto to the rescue as Sligo snatch draw against Cork

Francely Lomboto scored a 90th minute equaliser to make it 1-1 as Sligo Rovers pulled a point from the fire against ten man Cork City at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 26 Apr 25

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 25