Sligo Football and Sport Development Society Ltd t/a Sligo Rovers FC held its Annual General Meeting in the Clayton Hotel on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, with a strong attendance both in person and online.
Thomas Casserly and Mark Cummins stepped down from the Management Committee, with both thanked for their service and contribution to the club.
The club confirmed a budget of EUR 2.9 million for 2026, while accounts for 2025 showed a deficit of EUR 45,000. Income increased by 13 percent and expenditure rose by 11 percent compared to 2024. Financial performance has improved significantly over the past two years, with losses reduced from EUR 299,000 in 2023 to EUR 45,000 in 2025. However, members were advised that the club has operated under financial strain in recent years, relying on a bank overdraft, committee loans, and payment arrangements with key suppliers to maintain operations. The Treasurer received strong appreciation from members following the presentation of the accounts, while sponsors, volunteers, and fundraising efforts were also acknowledged for their continued support.
In his address, Chairperson Tommy Higgins said that Sligo Rovers remains determined to compete at the top end of the table, but acknowledged that the club’s current operating model is under scrutiny. He noted that football clubs, both domestically and abroad, are operating with significantly higher budgets and, in many cases, substantial debt. It was agreed that the Management Committee will examine the club’s funding and structural model in detail over the coming months, with findings to be presented to members at a Special General Meeting.
Outgoing Development Officer Mark Cummins will continue his involvement with the Stadium Masterplan and was thanked for his long-standing contribution to the committee. An update confirmed that the project remains on schedule, with construction targeted to begin in February 2027 and completion projected for September 2028.
The following individuals were elected to the Management Committee:
Kathy Burke, Ryan Davey, Michael Doddy, Shaun Dunne, Lorraine Finnegan, Shona Heffernan, Martin Heraghty, Tommy Higgins, Paddy Houze, Donal Kelly, Brendan Lacken, Dáire Martin, Martin McDonald, Michael Toolan, Anthony Quinn.
Following the AGM, the Management Committee appointed the following officers:
Chairperson: Tommy Higgins
Vice-Chairperson: Shona Heffernan
Secretary: Brendan Lacken
Compliance Officer: Martin Heraghty
Fundraising Officer: Donal Kelly
Sligo Rovers operates as a cooperative society and is directly shaped by its members. Those wishing to become a member of the society are invited to contact the club at info@sligorovers.com.