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Ellis Chapman celebrates after scoring for Sligo Rovers

Sligo sink Waterford to maintain strong start

Sligo Rovers moved up to second in the League of Ireland Premier Division table after Ellis Chapman's second half goal gave John Russell's side a 1-0 victory over Waterford FC at the RSC.

Soccer • 29 Mar 24

Max Mata ended Sligo's run of five home league games without a goal

Mata brace moves Sligo up to third after nervy win

Sligo Rovers jumped into third place in the Premier Division after a somewhat nervy win over Drogheda United at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 16 Mar 24

John Russell and Sligo are still seeking a first win on home turf this term

Preview: Sligo Rovers and Drogheda target a second win

The final SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division game before the international break sees Sligo Rovers welcome Drogheda United to the Showgrounds, with both sides looking for their second win of the campaign.

Soccer • 16 Mar 24

The 23-year-old has signed a deal until the end of the season

Sligo Rovers add Dutch striker Smit to their ranks

Sligo Rovers have announced the signing of Dutch striker Rein Smit, subject to international clearance.

Soccer • 15 Mar 24

No goals in the battle of the Rovers in Sligo

Stalemate in Sligo as Hoops still search for first win

Shamrock Rovers' search for a first league win of the season goes on after they came away from The Showgrounds with a point following a pulsating scorelss draw with Sligo Rovers.

Soccer • 09 Mar 24

Stephen Bradley's Shamrock Rovers have made an indifferent

Preview: Hoops seek first win in trip to Sligo

It's the season's first battle of the Rovers in Sligo tonight and the sides are coming in in very different form to how they finished the last campaign.

Soccer • 09 Mar 24

Five-star Sligo Rovers hammer Dundalk at Oriel Park

Sligo Rovers claimed their first SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division win of the new campaign in impressive fashion after hammering Dundalk 5-0 in Oriel Park.

Soccer • 05 Mar 24

Damien Duff's charges have seven points from their opening three games

Shels hold off Sligo to go joint-top

Shelbourne sit joint-top of the Premier Division table after three games as they battled their way to victory over Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 01 Mar 24

No goals in Sligo as Derry missed a chance to maintain their winning start to the campaign

Sligo stalemate as Derry fail to fire

The Showgrounds remains an unhappy hunting ground for Derry City as they failed to beat Sligo Rovers away from home at the fifth attempt.

Soccer • 24 Feb 24

James Clarke scored a late equaliser for Bohemians

Clarke's late show saves the day for Bohs against Sligo

James Clarke salvaged a point for Bohemians with a stoppage-time equaliser as Declan Devine's side had to battle for a point against Sligo Rovers in the season opener.

Soccer • 16 Feb 24

Max Mata has made a quick return to Sligo

Mata makes Sligo Rovers return months after departure

New Zealand international striker Max Mata has given Sligo Rovers a major lift on the eve of the new League of Ireland season by re-joining the club just six months after his departure.

Soccer • 15 Feb 24

Charlie Wiggett's signing will be welcomed in bolstering their defence following the injury to John Mahon

Sligo and Saints boost ranks, Sloggett heads to England

Sligo Rovers have brought in defender Charlie Wiggett from Newcastle United for the new season.

Soccer • 02 Feb 24

Ed McGinty in action against Arsenal last year as Eddie Nketiah shoots towards goal

McGinty returns to Sligo, Dundalk sign new goalkeeper

Sligo Rovers have received a significant boost ahead of the new Premier Division season with the return of goalkeeper Ed McGinty on loan from League 1 side Oxford United.

Soccer • 24 Jan 24

Luke McNicholas left Sligo last August in an initial loan move

Sligo Rovers goalkeeper McNicholas seals Wrexham move

Sligo Rovers goalkeeper Luke McNicholas has completed a move to League 2 side Wrexham for an undisclosed fee.

Soccer • 23 Jan 24

Chapman joins Sligo Rovers on loan

Sligo Rovers have secured the services of Cheltenham Town midfielder Ellis Chapman on a loan deal until the end of June 2024.

Soccer • 21 Dec 23

Simon Power is the latest new addition in Sligo

Power switches Rovers from Shamrock to Sligo

Sligo Rovers have made their third new signing of the off-season with Shamrock Rovers fringe player Simon Power moving to The Showgrounds.

Soccer • 20 Dec 23

JR Wilson made over 100 appearances for the Reds and was part of First Division winning sides of 2019 and 2021

Sligo confirm signing of defender JR Wilson

Sligo Rovers have announced their first signing for next season with the confirmation that defender JR Wilson is to join the club from departing from Shelbourne.

Soccer • 13 Nov 23

John Russell will remain in charge of Sligo Rovers in 2024

Russell extends Sligo Rovers contract into 2024

Sligo Rovers have confirmed that John Russell has extended his stay as manager for next season.

Soccer • 06 Nov 23

Dylan Watts, left, celebrates with teammates including Gary O'Neill after scoring the Hoops' fourth

Hoops thump Sligo to get four-in-a-row party going

The football was almost irrelevant as Shamrock Rovers partied to a historic fourth league title-in-a-row at a packed Tallaght Stadium, defeating Sligo Rovers 4-2 in their final game of the season.

Soccer • 03 Nov 23

Sligo Rovers secure draw and Premier Division survival

Sligo Rovers secured their Premier Division status for 2024 after a low-key scoreless draw with Drogheda United at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 28 Oct 23

Tommy Hewitt did an impressive job at Athlone Town

Tommy Hewitt to take the reins at Sligo Rovers

Former Athlone Town boss Tommy Hewitt is set to take the reins at Sligo Rovers women, succeeding Steve Feeney, who will step away at the end of the season for work and family reasons.

Soccer • 27 Oct 23

St Patrick's Athletic players applaud their fans after the 1-0 victory over Sligo Rovers

Daly: Patience key for Europe-bound St Pat's

St Patrick's Athletic's feint title hopes remain on life support, but manager Jon Daly was pleased his side stayed patient as European football was guaranteed with a 1-0 win over Sligo Rovers.

Soccer • 24 Oct 23

Kian Leavy celebrates with Chris Forrester and Anto Breslin after firing home the winner

Leavy on target as Pat's narrow gap at the top

FAI Cup finalists St. Patrick's Athletic secured European football for next season with a huge win at home to struggling Sligo Rovers.

Soccer • 23 Oct 23

Daryl Horgan scored the opening goal in a 2-0 win for Dundalk over Sligo Rovers

Horgan among the goals as Dundalk overcome Sligo

Dundalk's hopes of a top four finish in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division remain alive as they beat Sligo Rovers 2-0 at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 20 Oct 23

Athlone Town's Róisín Molloy celebrates with team-mates Dana Scheriff, left, and Chloe Singleton after scoring their side's fourth goal

Athlone set up repeat FAI Cup final date with Shels

Athlone Town will take on Shelbourne in the final of the Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup for the second consecutive year, as Ciaran Kilduff's side were comprehensive winners over Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds in the semi-final.

Soccer • 14 Oct 23