David Goulden

RTÉ Sport contributor

Wilson Waweru was on target for Sligo Rovers

Sligo bounce back with impressive Waterford win

Sligo Rovers recovered from that seven-goal hammering at Drogheda United in perfect fashion as they saw off Waterford at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 31 Aug 24

Ronan Finn captained UCD to a memorable victory

UCD stun Sligo Rovers to progress in FAI Cup

Sligo Rovers were knocked out of the Sports Direct FAI Cup by First Division opposition for the sixth time in nine seasons as UCD stunned the Bit O'Red at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 18 Aug 24

Will Fitzgerald was on the scoresheet for Sligo

Title-chasing Shels slip up in Sligo

Shelbourne spurned an opportunity to take a giant step towards their first league title since 2006, as they were beaten 2-1 by Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 10 Aug 24

Wilson Waweru set Sligo Rovers on their way

Sligo beat Galway to maintain European push

Sligo Rovers jumped into fourth spot in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division after goals from Wilson Waweru and Luke Pearce on his league debut, saw the Bit o'Red beat neighbours Galway United at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 27 Jul 24

Wilson Waweru scored a hat-trick for the Bit O' Red

Waweru hat-trick helps Sligo Rovers progress in FAI Cup

There was no shock at the Showgrounds as Sligo Rovers navigated safe passage through to the third round of the FAI Cup with Wilson Waweru netting a hat-trick for the Bit O'Red against Munster Senior League side Cobh Wanderers.

Soccer • 21 Jul 24

Ellis Chapman celebrates after Sligo's late winner

Chapman nabs late winner as Derry slip up in Sligo

Derry City failed to make the most of Shelbourne's slip-up at Weaver's Park as the Candystripes' poor Showgrounds record continued. Ellis Chapman scored twice for Sligo Rovers, his second goal an 89th minute winner as the Bit O'Red picked up their second win on the bounce.

Soccer • 04 Jul 24

Sligo Rovers' Kailin Barlow celebrates at the full-time whistle

Sligo deliver latest blow to Shamrock Rovers' title bid

Sligo Rovers delivered the latest blow to Shamrock Rovers' hopes of a fifth title in a row as former Hoops winger Simon Power struck twice in the space of 10 minutes to see off his old side.

Soccer • 28 Jun 24

Connor Malley was on target for Sligo Rovers

Back-to-back wins for Sligo as they hold off Drogheda

Sligo Rovers put clear daylight between themselves and the relegation spots as they held on in a scrappy encounter to see off Drogheda United at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 03 Jun 24

Dayle Rooney created two goals and scored his team's third in the 3-0 away win

Rooney rules as Bohs put struggling Sligo to the sword

Dayle Rooney claimed two assists and a goal as Bohemians hit Sligo Rovers for three without reply at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 17 May 24

Ellis Chapman was on the scoresheet again

Chapman strike just enough to see Sligo past Pat's

Ellis Chapman's 23rd-minute strike gave Sligo Rovers a much needed shot in the arm as they beat an under-par St Patrick's Athletic at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 06 May 24