David Goulden

RTÉ Sport contributor

Sligo Rovers players celebrate with their goalkeeper Edward McGinty

McGinty the hero as Sligo progress on penalties

It took penalties to finally separate the sides but Ed McGinty was Sligo Rovers' hero as he kept out two spot-kicks in a dramatic Showgrounds shootout as the Bit O'Red knocked Bala Town out of Europe.

Soccer • 14 Jul 22

Roberto Lopes (L) rises above Tereence Groothuse at Centenary Stadium in Ta' Qali, Malta

Hoops march on after solid shutout of Hibernians

Shamrock Rovers progressed to the second round of the Champions League qualifiers after a dogged and professional performance against Hibernians in Malta on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 12 Jul 22

Max Mata's celebrates what proved to be the winning goal

Comeback victory sees Sligo claim advantage in Wales

Sligo Rovers hold a slender advantage going into next week's second leg after they beat Bala Town in their Europa Conference League first round, first leg tie at Park Hall.

Soccer • 07 Jul 22

Keena bags brace in Sligo Rovers win over Shelbourne

Sligo Rovers stretched their unbeaten run at home to seven games after beating Shelbourne 3-1 at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 02 Jul 22

Aidan Keena highlighted Finn Harps' defensive inadequacies at the Showgrounds

Keena bags brace as Bit O'Red outclass Harps

John Russell got his spell as permanent Sligo Rovers manager under way in ideal fashion as his Bit O'Red side saw off Finn Harps 3-0 at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 18 Jun 22

Peamount sweep Sligo aside, Wexford edge leaders Shels

Stephanie Roche scored a hat-trick as Peamount United beat Sligo Rovers 5-0 in the Women's National League to move within eight points of leaders Shelbourne who lost 1-0 at home to second placed Wexford Youths.

Soccer • 11 Jun 22

Kylie Murphy's late, late penalty was saved

WNL wrap: Sligo sink Wexford, Shels held by Galway

Sligo Rovers goalkeeper Amy Mahon saved an injury-time penalty as Wexford Youths failed to reduce Shelbourne's lead at the top of the Women's National League at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 04 Jun 22

Keogh's late, late winner gives Sligo major boost

Seamas Keogh struck in the third minute of added time as Sligo Rovers interim boss John Russell got his term underway with a dramatic 2-1 win over Derry City at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 23 May 22

Chris Forrester was instrumental for Pat's

Burns strike makes it honours even at Showgrounds

Darragh Burns cancelled out Aidan Keena's opener as Sligo Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic earned a point a piece at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 14 May 22

Danny Mandroiu scores the only goal of the game at Tallaght Stadium

Rovers dig in to defeat Derry and stretch lead

A somewhat unconvincing Shamrock Rovers stretched their lead at the top of the Premier Division to four points as they eventually overcame an impressive Derry City at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 13 May 22