David Goulden

RTÉ Sport contributor

Derry City players protest to referee Robert Harvey after Stefan Radosavljevic's goal is allowed to stand

Sligo condemn Derry to more pain at the Showgrounds

Derry City failed to make the most of Shamrock Rovers' scoreless draw at the UCD Bowl as they were beaten for the second time this season at the Showgrounds by Sligo Rovers, with the 1-0 loss coming in controversial circumstances.

Soccer • 22 Sep 23

Sligo get the better of UCD to ease play-off worries

An Evan Osam own goal, coupled with Kailin Barlow's second of the season eased the pressure on Sligo Rovers boss John Russell as the Bit O'Red picked up their first win in seven, beating ten-man UCD in a sometimes cagey affair at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 16 Sep 23

Coyle on the mark as Shels take the points in Sligo

The threat of a dreaded relegation play-off still hangs over the Showgrounds after Sligo Rovers were beaten by Shelbourne 1-0 in their Premier Division clash at the same venue.

Soccer • 26 Aug 23

Sam Curtis celebrates after scoring St Patrick's Athletic's second goal

Saints punish Sligo mistakes to close gap at the top

Sligo Rovers began life without top scorer Max Mata with defeat, as St Patrick's Athletic moved to within one point of the Premier Division summit with their first win over the Bit O'Red in four attempts.

Soccer • 04 Aug 23

Max Mata scored his 11th goal of the season

Mata on target as Sligo prove too strong for Cork

Sligo Rovers moved six points clear of Cork City as goals from Max Mata, Johan Brannefalk and Stefan Radosavljevic helped them to a 3-0 victory at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 15 Jul 23

Sligo get badly needed win against below-par Bohs

Kailin Barlow scored his first goal for Sligo Rovers but was later sent off as the Bit O'Red eased the pressure somewhat on manager John Russell, as they saw off a jaded looking Bohemians 3-1 in their Premier Divison clash at The Showgrounds.

Soccer • 30 Jun 23

Shamrock Rovers ease to victory at the Showgrounds

A Rory Gaffney double and a late Aaron Greene goal saw Shamrock Rovers easily swat aside Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 05 Jun 23

Will Fitzgerald (file picture) was the match winner at the Showgrounds

Derry fail to stretch lead as Sligo secure home win

Derry City failed to open a gap between themselves and Shamrock Rovers at the top of the Premier Division after they were beaten for the first time away from home, by 10-man Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 27 May 23

Jack Moylan was the man of the moment at The Showgrounds

Moylan bags hat-trick as Shels sink below-par Sligo

A Jack Moylan hat-trick was the lead story at the Showgrounds as Shelbourne extended their unbeaten league run to eight games with a comprehensive 3-0 defeat of a toothless Sligo Rovers.

Soccer • 13 May 23

Keith Ward is in his third spell at Dundalk

Ward heads Dundalk to victory against former club Sligo

Keith Ward struck a late winner against his old club as Dundalk beat Sligo Rovers 1-0 in what was a tightly fought contest at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 06 May 23