Sligo Rovers Football Club can confirm the current status of the first-team squad ahead of the 2027 season, including players retained and those departing the club.

Following the conclusion of the 2026 campaign, preparations are underway to build a competitive squad capable of securing an immediate return to the Premier Division.

Ten players are currently under contract for the 2027 season. They are Carl McHugh, Charlie McGarvey, Conor Reynolds, Gareth McElroy, Jamie O’Donnell, Jeannot Esua, Kyle McDonagh, Liam Hughes, Luke Pearce and Ryan O’Kane.

The club can also confirm that Alex Nolan, Archie Meekison, Cian Kavanagh, Ciaron Harkin, Guilherme Rego Priosti, Jad Hakiki, Kevin Zefi, Luke Young, Ollie Denham and Sam Sargeant will depart following the conclusion of the 2026 season.

Loan players Jack Shorrock and James McManus will return to their respective parent clubs, Port Vale and Bohemians, following the conclusion of their loan spells.

The club would also like to acknowledge Trey George, whose loan spell was cut short due to injury, resulting in his early return to parent club Cardiff City.

The club wishes all departing players well in the future.

Further squad updates and new signings will be announced in due course.