Dillon impressed while on trial in pre-season. The midfielder was unattached after leaving Crewe Alexandra. Foran moves from Bray Wanderers, while Steve Feeney and Ciaran Kelly have agreed new deals with the club.

Several 'A' team players have been promoted to the first team squad, including Republic of Ireland schoolboy international Barry O'Mahoney.

Sligo Rovers squad for 2010 season: Richard Brush, Alan Keane, Iarflaith Davoren, Gavin Peers, Daniel Ventre, Conor O’Grady, Derek Foran, Richard Ryan, Padraig Amond, Chris Turner, John Dillon, Mark Doninger, Matthew Blinkhorn, Steve Feeney, Danny Keohane, Paul Whelan, Eoin Doyle, Ciaran Kelly, Gary McCabe, Dean Marshall, Mark McGoldrick, Barry O’Mahoney and Keith Duffy.