David Goulden

RTÉ Sport contributor

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

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