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Conor Sheridan (l) and James Kiernan after the win over Kerry

Enjoying the journey key for Sligo in All-Ireland quest

Ahead of their All-Ireland U-20 final against Kildare, Sligo manager Paul Henry has hailed "a good crop of lads" that are under his care, a group that are enjoying their football.

Football • 11 May 23

Sean Kelly hoists the Nestor Cup as Galway complete first back-to-back since 2002-03

Tierney terrific as Galway retain Connacht crown

Matthew Tierney scored 2-07 to help Galway to Connacht SFC final glory as they beat Sligo 2-20 to 0-12 in Castlebar.

Football • 07 May 23

Sunday's provincial final results and reports

The action as it happened in today's provincial deciders in Castlebar and Limerick, as Galway faced Sligo, with All-Ireland champions Kerry took on Clare

Football • 07 May 23

Sligo defeat Kerry to reach first All-Ireland U20 final

Sligo qualified for their first ever All-Ireland under-20 football final when they scored a dramatic and thoroughly deserved win over Kerry in an exciting semi-final at Pearse Stadium.

Football • 07 May 23

Damien Comer and Shane Walsh will again be leading the Galway attack at MacHale Pak

Whelan: Galway need a better scoring return up top

Ciarán Whelan believes Galway need to see a bigger contribution from their much-vaunted attack.

Football • 06 May 23

Pat Spillane, Damien Comer, David Clifford and Keelan Sexton will all be in action fo their respective counties on Sunday

Connacht & Munster SFC finals: All you need to know

The first of the provincial footballs finals sees two of the All-Ireland contenders Galway and Kerry having the heavy favourites tag when they face Sligo and Clare respectively.

Football • 06 May 23

Sligo are back in a Connacht senior final for the first time in eight years

Sligo facing new tests as they enter rarified company

Sligo's revival under Tony McEntee continues with a Connacht final appearance against Galway and while it's by far the toughest examination they've had so far this year, it's a challenge they should embrace, says former Yeats County star Mark Breheny.

Football • 07 May 23

Dylan McHugh: 'You ccould see what it meant to people'

McHugh flying flag for Corofin and eyeing Galway glory

Galway's Dylan McHugh admits he's missing a couple of his clubmates on inter-county duty this year, but he's determined to drive on and atone for last summer's All-Ireland final heartache.

Football • 04 May 23

New York defender Eoghan Kerin tries to get a challenge in on Sligo forward Niall Murphy

Sligo ease to victory to crush New York dream

A brace of goals from full-forward Patrick O'Connor ensured that superior Sligo avoided a shock at the hands of New York in this one-sided Connacht championship semi-final at Markievicz Park.

Football • 22 Apr 23

Armagh's Jarly Óg Burns poses for a photograph with Cavan supporter Pat McCoy

Saturday's Football Championship results and reports

All ot foday's action from the Connacht, Munster and Ulster Football Championship.

Football • 22 Apr 23

Sligo captain Canice Mulligan celebrates lifting the silverware with his team-mates

Sligo sink Galway in injury-time to retain U20 title

Supersub Dillon Walsh was the hero for Sligo as he fisted over the winning point deep into stoppage time as Sligo retained the Connacht U-20 title with a thrilling 0-14 to 0-13 win over Galway at Tuam Stadium.

Football • 19 Apr 23

Ross Doherty (left) and Daire O'Boyle celebrate Sligo's semi-final success

Connacht Under-20 champions Sligo see off Mayo in semis

Sligo, who won their first ever Connacht U-20 title last year, advanced to a final showdown with Galway next week as they recorded a deserved 0-17 to 1-09 win over Mayo in Bekan.

Football • 13 Apr 23

Sligo forward Sean Carrabine celebrates his goal against London

Sligo overcome London test with minimal fuss

Sligo overcame their London test with ease as they recorded a dominant 14-point win in Ruislip in their Connacht SFC quarter-final clash.

Football • 08 Apr 23

Pat Spillane will be hoping to help Sligo to a win in London on Saturday

Spillane hoping to help Sligo down the right road

As the football championship season begins its winding journey this weekend, newly crowned Division 4 champions Sligo find themselves eyeing up a very pronounced fork in the road.

Football • 08 Apr 23

Managers Tony McEntee and Oisin McConville, club-mates at Crossmaglen, speak after the final

McEntee: Keep league finals but give teams extra week

Tony McEntee relished the chance to take his Sligo team to Allianz League Division 4 final glory but feels that in the future an extra week of pre-championship preparation should be afforded to teams involved.

Football • 02 Apr 23

Sligo captain Niall Murphy hoists the trophy and looks to the heavens after paying tribute to the late Red Óg Murphy

Sligo dedicate poignant Division 4 win to Red Óg Murphy

Sligo's superb second-half saw then wrap up their Allianz Football League campaign in style as they won the Division Four title with a two-point defeat of Wicklow, 2-10 to 0-14, at a wet Croke Park.

Football • 01 Apr 23

AFL Division 4 final recap: Sligo 2-10 Wicklow 0-14

The first of the league finals at Croke Park ended up with Sligo being crowned Division 4 champions thanks to a two-point victory over Wicklow.

Football • 01 Apr 23

'He's brought that experience and that aura of an All-Ireland winner'

McEntee has brought 'quiet ambition' to Sligo - Ewing

Former Sligo footballer Neil Ewing has praised the transformative approach of Tony McEntee in guiding the county up to Division 3 of the Allianz Football League.

Football • 28 Mar 23

Mayo face Galway in the Division 1 final on Sunday

Mayo Saturday request rejected as final dates confirmed

Mayo's request for their Division 1 final against Galway to be held on Saturday has been rejected, with the clash between the neighbours scheduled for 4pm on Sunday at Croke Park.

Football • 27 Mar 23

Luke Towey of Sligo (R) takes on Leitrim's Domhnaill Flynn

Sligo promoted after huge battle with Leitrim

Sligo withstood a ferocious comeback from Leitrim to secured a one-point win, 1-15 to 2-11, and earn promotion to Division 3 of the Allianz Football League in a thriller at Avant Money Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Football • 26 Mar 23

Sean Carrabine starred for Sligo (file pic)

Sligo on brink of promotion after scrappy win in Carlow

Sligo are within one game of Allianz Football League Division 4 promotion after a scrappy 2-10 to 0-11 win over the home side at Netwatch Cullen Park on Saturday.

Football • 18 Mar 23

Sligo reel off another win against Wexford

Sligo again showed their Allianz Football League Division 4 promotion credentials with a six-point defeat of Wexford, 1-20 to 3-08, at Markievicz Park.

Football • 05 Mar 23

Sligo push promotion credentials with win in London

Sligo strengthened their hopes of promotion as they made it three wins in row with victory in London.

Football • 26 Feb 23

Sean Carrabine top scored for Sligo with four points

Sligo catch fire in the second half to see off Wicklow

Sligo's much improved second-half saw them take the spoils at Aughrim's Echelon Park for their first win of this year's Allianz Football League campaign.

Football • 05 Feb 23

Paul Kingston ended up with six points for Laois

Strong start helps Laois to see off misfiring Sligo

An enterprising first-half from Laois was key to their opening round away win over Sligo, 2-11 to 0-11, at Markievicz Park.

Football • 29 Jan 23

Sligo GAA

Enjoying the journey key for Sligo in All-Ireland quest

Tierney terrific as Galway retain Connacht crown

Sunday's provincial final results and reports

Sligo defeat Kerry to reach first All-Ireland U20 final

Whelan: Galway need a better scoring return up top

Connacht & Munster SFC finals: All you need to know

Sligo facing new tests as they enter rarified company

McHugh flying flag for Corofin and eyeing Galway glory

Sligo ease to victory to crush New York dream

Saturday's Football Championship results and reports

Sligo sink Galway in injury-time to retain U20 title

Connacht Under-20 champions Sligo see off Mayo in semis

Sligo overcome London test with minimal fuss

Spillane hoping to help Sligo down the right road

McEntee: Keep league finals but give teams extra week

Sligo dedicate poignant Division 4 win to Red Óg Murphy

AFL Division 4 final recap: Sligo 2-10 Wicklow 0-14

McEntee has brought 'quiet ambition' to Sligo - Ewing

Mayo Saturday request rejected as final dates confirmed

Sligo promoted after huge battle with Leitrim

Sligo on brink of promotion after scrappy win in Carlow

Sligo reel off another win against Wexford

Sligo push promotion credentials with win in London

Sligo catch fire in the second half to see off Wicklow

Strong start helps Laois to see off misfiring Sligo