Following investigations into incidents at recent fixtures, Sligo Rovers Football Club has issued stadium banning orders to three individuals.

These decisions were taken following a review of the available evidence and consultation with the relevant authorities.

Sligo Rovers is committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming and enjoyable matchday environment for supporters, players, staff, volunteers and visitors to The Showgrounds. While the vast majority of supporters continue to represent the club with passion and pride, behaviour that falls short of expected standards will be addressed accordingly.

The club recognises the important role that supporters play in creating the atmosphere that makes The Showgrounds a special place on matchdays. Equally, all supporters have a responsibility to contribute positively to the matchday experience and to respect fellow supporters, club personnel and visiting guests.

Sligo Rovers will continue to work with An Garda Síochána, the FAI and stadium security personnel to ensure that The Showgrounds remains a safe venue for all.

As this matter concerns specific individuals, the club will be making no further comment.

Sligo Rovers are delighted to announce that young goalkeeper Charlie McGarvey has signed his first professional contract with the club, effective from July 1st. 

The long term deal ties the future of one of the brightest young talents in the country to the Showgrounds as the Bit O’Red continue to graduate our underage stars from our Abbvie Academy to pro-level. 

16-year-old McGarvey is a native of Letterkenny in County Donegal and joined Rovers in early 2023 following time at local side Illistrin FC, Finn Harps and Sligo/Leitrim schoolboy outfit Yeats United. 

The Summerhill College student has represented the Republic of Ireland at various schoolboy levels and travelled with the under 16 side to Holland in February of this year. He recently took part in a training camp in Dublin ahead of the FIFA Under 17 World Cup due to take place in Qatar this winter. 

McGarvey has been a regular face at training with John Russell’s first team squad and the teen shot-stopper was named on the bench for our Premier Division game with Bohemians at the Showgrounds last month. 

Speaking to in-house meda, McGarvey says he is honoured to sign his first deal with the Bit O’Red and is looking forward to developing further under Russell and goalkeeping coach Richard Brush.

“I’m really proud to be signing my first deal and for it to be with Sligo Rovers, a club I’ve always dreamed of signing with. I’m hugely grateful to everyone who made it possible”, he tells sligorovers.com.

“I know I wouldn’t be in this position without the support of my parents and their guidance over the years. I’d also like to thank my previous clubs Illistrin and Yeats and all the coaches who have helped me develop over the years, particularly those here at the Abbvie Academy.

“As a keeper, I think I’m comfortable on the ball, with good distribution skills. I can get down quickly, make saves and am confident when it comes to taking high balls. 

“At the same time, I know there’s much to further improve on and the Showgrounds is the ideal place for me to do this.

“I’m really looking forward to continuing working with John and his staff. Especially Richard, who has helped me so much already. 

“I am so lucky to be part of this club. I’m excited to see what the future brings!”.  

First team boss Russell praised Charlie’s input to date, the Rovers manager says having the goalkeeper take part in first team sessions is vital in terms of how McGarvey develops. 

 “He’s a lad who has come through our academy and has shown excellent commitment and professionalism throughout his time so far”, Russell says. 

“He has trained regularly with the first team under the guidance of Richard. 

“Although Charlie hasn’t made his first team debut yet, we believe he has real potential and this is an important step in his development. 

“At Rovers, we’re proud of creating opportunities for our young players, and we’re looking forward to helping Charlie continue his progression over the coming years.”

Head of Academy Conor O’Grady said there was little surprise on his part to see the Donegal man progress to the professional stage.

“Any conversation you have with others about the best young players in the country, Charlie is never too far away”, O’Grady says.

“He’s got a very bright future ahead of him and we’re looking forward to seeing how he develops. 

“Everyone at the academy is delighted to see Charlie has taken the next step in his career. He has a really good attitude, along with a lot of talent. 

“I feel that hard working persona comes from the way he was brought up. His family are always great to deal with.

“It again shows that there’s a clear pathway from academy to the first team. It’s also a testament to the work being put into his progression here by our coaches.”

David Goulden 

Sligo Rovers are thrilled to confirm that Republic of Ireland underage international Kevin Zefi has joined the club on a deal which will run until the end of the current season.

The 21-year-old attacking midfielder has agreed a contract having spent the last few weeks training with John Russell’s first team squad.

It is hoped that the former Inter Milan and Roma player will be eligible in time for Friday’s Premier Division clash with Bohemians at the Showgrounds, but this is subject to international clearance.

The Clonsilla man has represented the Republic of Ireland all the way to under 21 level. He made his U21 debut in a friendly match with Sweden in 2024, replacing his new teammate Jad Hakiki in the second half of that game.

Making his breakthrough in 2020, Zefi, who can operate behind the striker or on both sides of the attack, made his League of Ireland debut at just 15 for Shamrock Rovers’ ‘B’ side and became the league’s youngest goal-scorer at the same age.

In August 2021, he made the move to Italy and to Inter where he scored twice and assisted in three goals on his U17s debut. After three years in Milan, he moved to Rome where he spent a year with Roma’s academy before moving on last summer.

He also qualifies for Albania through his family heritage and was called up to the Albanian U21 squad last year but withdrew due to injury.

Rovers fans will remember Zefi from his stand-out performance as a trialist in a mid-season friendly with Mansfield Town at the Showgrounds last July in which he found the net.

Zefi says both the homely feel of the Showgrounds and his ambition to make an impact at senior level, played a big part in his decision to choose Rovers.

“John gave me a huge opportunity to come up here and train with the team”, he tells sligorovers.com.

“This place feels like home straight away and I feel I’m settling in already. Once the offer was there, signing wasn’t really a question.

“The conversations I’ve had with the people at the club swayed me. The players, staff, volunteers. There was such a welcome for me from the first day and that was important both for myself and my family.

“The lads here have a huge hunger and the ambition here both on and off the pitch is huge. That was a big attraction for me and it’s a massive opportunity for me to make a difference.

“We work hard and we have some really top lads who can play football. I’m looking forward to adding to that in games. I’m hoping to bring a lot of creativity in the final third here and chip in with assists and goals.”

Kevin was hugely encouraged by Rovers latest outing, a dramatic late win over his former club Shamrock Rovers as Sligo became the first club this season to beat the Hoops on their own turf.

“I was at the game and it was a really good performance, particularly in the second half when we were calm and took our chances”, he says.

“The three points were hugely deserved. Taking three points from Shams in Tallaght is a big deal, nobody else has managed it this year. But looking forward, we’re taking it game by game. We have a great group here and we’re looking to push on now with the Bohs game and then we’ll look into the break and beyond. I’m working hard to get up to speed with things and hopefully get going against Bohs.”

The move was some time coming given that Russell has kept the Dubliner on his radar for almost a year. The Rovers boss is over the moon to get his man and says he feels Sligo is the ideal place for Zefi to get his career back on track following an extended period out of the game.

“Kevin has been with us for training recently which has allowed me to have some conversations with him about his next step”, Russell says.

“We both feel the Showgrounds and Sligo Rovers provides the ideal environment for him to progress his career.

“I’m always looking to add quality to what we have here, especially in the final third. Kevin is a player who would add creativity to any side so we’re delighted he’s opted to come in and be part of what we’re building in Sligo.”

David Goulden

It was a very positive week for all of our teams involved in cup action this weekend, with impressive performances across the board against strong opposition. Two of the three teams progressed to the next round of their respective competitions, while all of our sides can be pleased with their performances and the valuable experience gained in high-level cup matches. Hopefully, there will be many more big occasions to come for these lads in red in the future.

That concludes the first series of games for all Academy teams. A big thank you goes to the players, coaches, parents, and everyone working behind the scenes for their hard work, support, and dedication over the past few months.

U20 | Sligo Rovers 1 – 0 Bray Wanderers

A late goal from Corey Lavery McCay was enough to see the Rovers progress to the second round of the Enda McGuill Cup on Saturday. It was a cagey affair in Ray MacSharry Park against a strong Wanderers side, with chances few and far between throughout. As the game went on, it felt like either a mistake or a moment of magic would decide the outcome, and it was a moment of magic that done so. In the 86th minute, Lavery McCay produced the decisive finish to put the Rovers ahead. A strong defensive showing continued for the remaining minutes to hang on until the final whistle. The lads will now await the draw to discover their opponents for the next round.

U17 | Sligo Rovers 2 – 1 Galway

It was a strong performance in scorching conditions on Sunday as the U17s progressed to Round 3 of the Mark Farren Cup. An entertaining contest at the Showgrounds produced three goals, with the Rovers eventually coming out on top thanks to a late winner. Ryan Quinn opened the scoring in the 19th minute to give the lads the lead, but Galway responded with an equaliser around the half-hour mark. The sides remained level for much of the game before substitute Shane Filan struck the winner in the 82nd minute, just ten minutes after being introduced. The lads managed the closing stages well to secure their place in the next round.

U14 | Sligo Rovers 3-5 Waterford

A brilliant first-half display was not enough as the U14s exited the cup at the first-round stage on a sunny Sunday at the Showgrounds. Centre-half Luke O’Connor opened the scoring for the lads before Ryleigh Healy added a second. Just before the half-time whistle, substitute Walkowski combined well to set up number eight Maye, sending the boys in 3-1 ahead at the break. However, despite an excellent opening half, the lads were unable to hold on as a resilient second-half performance from Waterford saw them complete the comeback and run out 5-3 winners in the end.

Tom Lavery

Sligo Rovers return to the Showgrounds tomorrow evening as they host Cork City in Round 8 of the Women’s Premier Division, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00.

The Bit O’ Red come into the game in strong form following last weekend’s impressive 2-1 victory away to Waterford, where goals from Cara Jordan and Sydney Stephens secured all three points.

Rovers now sit eighth in the league on eight points, level with seventh-placed Peamount United but behind on goal difference, and will be aiming to head into the mid-season break unbeaten in four matches with another positive result on home soil.

There will also be confidence from Rovers’ last outing at the Showgrounds, when they recorded the biggest home win in the club’s history with a 5-1 victory over Bohemians, inspired by a Sydney Stephens hat-trick. The striker has continued that form into the current campaign and now has six goals in her last four appearances.

Preparations have gone well throughout the week according to manager Gavin Hughes, who says the squad are focused on maintaining their recent consistency heading into the break.

“Preparations have been going really well. The girls are in good form both on and off the pitch, so it’s about continuing that consistency in our performances,” Hughes said.

“We’re looking to go into the break unbeaten in four and in a good league position.”

While Cork currently sit bottom of the Women’s Premier Division with one point from their opening seven matches, recent performances suggest signs of improvement under new manager Derek Coughlan.

The Rebels followed up a scoreless draw against Treaty United in the All-Island Cup with another point away to DLR Waves in Dublin last weekend and now arrive in Sligo unbeaten in their last two matches.

Hughes is expecting another difficult challenge at the Showgrounds this weekend.

“Cork are coming into the game unbeaten in their last two games,” he said.

“Naturally, with a change in management, you often see a response from the group and they’ll be hoping to build on last week’s draw in Dublin.”

The last league meeting between the sides at the Showgrounds came on August 9th, 2025, when Rovers secured a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Paula McGrory and Muireann Devaney. However, both squads have undergone significant changes since then heading into tomorrow’s encounter.

There was further positive news for Rovers this week with Ella Karolak returning to the squad ahead of tomorrow’s clash.

“We’re delighted to welcome Ella Karolak back into the squad,” Hughes confirmed.

“We’re carrying a couple of knocks as well, but the players have come through the week well.”

Defender Ava Hallinan will be unavailable this weekend as she links up with the Republic of Ireland WU16 squad for a UEFA Development Tournament in Finland.

Tickets for tomorrow’s clash are available online and at the gate, while supporters unable to attend can watch the game live on LOITV, with kick-off at 17:00 from the Showgrounds.

Match Officials

Referee: Eric Eaton

Assistant Referees: Shane O’Donoghue and Oisin Walsh

Fourth Official: Richard Storey

Referee Observer: John Duffy

Delegate: Danny Meenan

Michał Kuras

Sligo Rovers are delighted to announce that the club has tied down the services of centre half Gareth McElroy for the next two-and-a-half-years.  

This new deal extends Gareth’s current contract with the Bit O’Red to the end of the 2028 season. 

The 21-year-old joined Rovers’ Abbvie Academy when he signed up with the club three years ago. A native of Burnfoot in County Donegal, McElroy made his first team debut in a win over Waterford at the Showgrounds in August 2024 and has since established himself as a valued member of John Russell’s squad. 

The powerful defender has to date made 41 senior appearances for Rovers, scoring twice. This is McElroy’s second senior professional contract. 

He signed his first one with Rovers at the end of the 2024 season having impressed at both first team and U20s level that year. 

A recipient of a scholarship as part of the link up between Sligo Rovers and ATU Sligo, McElroy has been involved in each of our 17 league games to date. He says he is looking forward to furthering his career at the Showgrounds and with the likes of Ollie Denham and Sean McHale competing with him for places, he’s thriving being kept on his toes.

“It’s been a huge pleasure representing the club and the Sligo area over the past three years”, Gareth tells sligorovers.com. 

“It was an easy decision when the club approached me about extending my stay. It’s a real buzz for me to get this settled.

“I feel a lot more established now. I feel as if I’ve grown a lot in such a short time. But I know I still have a long way to go and a lot more to learn from the players and coaches here. 

“It does feel like Rovers is the best place for me at this stage of my career.

“That’s because there’s huge competition for places. But it’s great because it pushes you on to improve further. It’s tough to get into this team and even harder to stay in it but the competitiveness is healthy.”

McElroy has been present for every minute of every game bar one since the beginning of the second series of Premier Division games, in which Rovers have won 12 points from eight games, the division’s third best record. 

Speaking about his ambitions for the rest of the year, McElroy is only looking up. He also focused in on the input of the current management team and is looking forward to pushing on with vital games against Shamrock Rovers and Bohs to come before the summer break. 

“We had a slow start but I feel as if in this section of the season, we’re showing the quality we have”, he continues. 

“The league is so tight, even one win and the three points can move you up a few positions. We definitely have a squad good enough to finish a lot higher up the table than where we are. 

“I just want to keep going and keep learning. I want to keep gaining experience here and a goal or two would be a boost. 

“John (Russell) and Ryan (Casey) have been so influential for me and the other young lads that are here. They gave me my chance to play senior football and they are so keen on seeing everyone improve and standards rising. 

“They squeeze everything they can out of themselves and the players. I love that. They have huge hunger and ambition and I want to be part of that.” 

Describing McElroy as ‘one of the best young defenders in the country’, first team boss Russell welcomed the former Derry youth’s decision to commit his future to Rovers.

“Gareth is still very young but has learned so much and developed so much in a short space of time”, he says.

“He has shown real leadership qualities, even during his first few games. It was very noticeable.

“For me it was very important that we got him signed and committed to Rovers for the near future as I believe he has massive potential to develop further.

“He’s nearly hitting 50 senior appearances and that bodes very well for a lad who hasn’t hit 22 yet. We’re looking forward to working with him over the next few years.”  

David Goulden

Ahead of this weekend’s clash against Cork City, Sydney Stephens spoke about her recent goalscoring form, the growing chemistry within the squad and adapting to life in Ireland following her move to Sligo Rovers.

Reflecting on her recent run of form

“I’m definitely proud of it. Definitely some of the individual efforts I’m really proud of, but I think the team efforts are really what I’m kind of more focused on.

I think the more that we can kind of put together team goals and just team moments where we’re really connecting a lot of passes and kind of getting in behind and finishing our chances, the better. And I’ve just been fortunate to be on the back end of some of that.

I think you also see a lot of set-piece goals coming out. Whether it’s me that scored or CJ or somebody else that has scored, there’s been a lot of restarts and set-piece goals that we’ve been able to capitalise on.

So I am proud of some of those individual efforts, but at the end of the day, I might just be the person tapping it in at the back post. People have teed it up for me. So yeah, just the more that we can kind of keep creating that chemistry on the field, the better.”

Building momentum after a difficult start to the season

“Yeah, for sure. I think with so many new faces on our team, we weren’t sure what to expect.

We hadn’t settled into this league early on. We had the good result against Athlone, but there were still certainly some points left for us that we didn’t get right.

I think we knew that going into the last three or four matches. There’s definitely still points on the table for us to take.

I think we go into every game knowing and feeling that we can win. It’s just about putting it all together on the day.

I think it’s coming together slowly but surely. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. We know this is a long season. We want to be in our best form towards the end of that and that’s what we’re building towards.”

Adapting to life in Ireland and building relationships within the squad

“Anytime you are making a transition and adjustment to a new team, a new system and a new programme, I think it takes a little bit to kind of build that trust and earn that trust and that goes both ways.

That goes from them as managers to us and then us to them as managers. So I do think that there was a little bit of a learning curve coming over here and understanding maybe a little bit of a different style of play.

European football and football in Ireland is a little bit different than what we’re used to.

So I think for them letting us take the reins when they see fit and obviously us letting them kind of do their thing and coach has been a huge bonus there.

As Americans, we bring a different kind of mentality to the game that is really helpful in moments. But at the same time, I think we do have to dial back some of that mentality and really understand what the game calls for.

As far as our relationship, I think we’re really creating a good one and continuing to build that trust.”

Differences between football in the USA and Ireland

“A lot of people have asked me that question and a lot of people have said that the League of Ireland is really physical.

I think it’s certainly physical, but I also think the NCAA is equally as physical. The thing about the NCAA is that it’s extremely athletic.

Girls are in the gym three times a week in the spring and twice a week during the season.

I think from a resource standpoint the NCAA is much further along in terms of development. The money that’s involved in college sports in the United States is insane.

That’s not to say the League of Ireland isn’t good. I think it’s just really different.”

Looking ahead to Cork City and the weeks ahead

“I think for us as a team, every single game we look at on the weekend we’re going, ‘Hey, that’s three points that we can win.’

We’re definitely looking ahead saying this is another opportunity for three points.

We want to keep getting results before the mid-season break and then hopefully really hit our stride after that.

Cara Jordan has had an impeccable impact, Emma Duffy has had an impeccable impact and I think you’re going to see some of our injuries come back around the mid-season break as well.

There’s been a little inconsistency from us, but all those ups and downs are learning moments for us.

I think now we’re hitting that point where we can start getting a little more consistency in our performances and results.”

Thoughts on the Golden Boot race

“It’s been on my mind since day one.

I’ve actually never considered myself a scorer or even a goalscorer before, so stepping into that role here has been a different part of my game and something that I’m really growing into as a player.

I think I also look at the fact that I’ve scored in the last four games and now I want to make it five games. I want to make it six games. I want to keep that streak going.

Statistics are important, but it also depends on the performances I’m putting out for 90 minutes.

The more that we can develop towards playing a full 90-minute game that’s tactically sound, technically sound and dominant, the better I think we’ll feel.

Kudos to Dana Scheriff as well, who has been absolutely brilliant at the top of the Golden Boot race right now.

There’s definitely been a lot said about it, which is a blessing and a curse because it adds pressure, but recognition doesn’t hurt either.

At the end of the day, the pitch is where it all happens and it depends on what I’m willing to do week to week to put myself in positions where I feel confident to score goals.”

Interview conducted by Ben Dorgan.

It was a challenging week for the academy sides as they came up against strong opposition across both the male and female fixtures. However, a number of players produced strong individual displays and showed great character and quality, certainly giving the coaches plenty to think about moving forward.

U15 | Longford Town 2 – 1 Sligo Rovers

Two classy goals from Coughlan undid the lads as we suffered a narrow defeat on Saturday in the opening round of the Michael Hayes Cup. A late consolation goal from substitute Wiktor Dabrowski in the 87th minute was not enough to spark a comeback at Bishopsgate. Despite the result, the lads showed great determination and competed well throughout, creating plenty of chances and battling right until the end.

WU17 | Sligo Rovers 0 – 2 Treaty United

A tough result for the girls on Saturday as we exited the cup against an impressive Treaty United side. Two first-half goals proved decisive, leaving the girls with too much to do in the second half as our cup hopes came to an end. Regardless of the scoreline, the girls put in a strong performance and battled well against a high-flying Treaty United side at the Showgrounds.

WU23 | Athlone Town 6 – 1 Sligo Rovers

Table-toppers Athlone Town proved too strong for the 23s in Sunday’s clash in Athlone. A blistering start from the hosts saw them score four goals inside the opening 20 minutes, leaving the Rovers girls with a mountain to climb. U17 player Erin Farry coolly slotted home a penalty, but it proved to be only a consolation as Athlone ran out comfortable winners. The girls will now look to bounce back in ten days’ time when they welcome second-placed Bohemians to the Showgrounds.

Tom Lavery

Ahead of Saturday’s Connacht Derby against Galway United, Ben Dorgan sat down with Jeannot Esua to discuss the challenge ahead, facing his former club and the atmosphere building around the Showgrounds.

Looking ahead to the Connacht Derby

“It’s always a massive game when you’re preparing to play the derby. But we kind of prepare for the game in the same way as we prepare for the other games.

Obviously, you’re always going to get a little bit of an edge as a footballer going into those games because it’s going to be a vital game for both clubs.

Galway is not an easy team knowing them from my time playing for them. It’s going to be a tough game, it’s going to be a physical game. But we just need to show up and do our jobs and hopefully get the three points.”

On the importance of Saturday’s clash

“Like I said earlier, it’s a massive game for both clubs. Obviously we lost down there in Galway because it’s not always an easy place to go.

But now they are coming to the Showgrounds, so we need to show up and put on a show for the fans and hopefully the fans get behind us as well so together we can push to get the points.

And just like you said, it’s a very important game for both clubs. A win here is going to see either club go ahead of each other. So we just want to push to get the win and hopefully shoot up the table.”

On facing his former club

“To be fair for me, it’s always a normal game. Like I kind of prepare for my games the same way. It doesn’t matter what team I play.

Obviously I’m playing against my old club. It’s going to come with pros and cons, but I always just prepare my game the same way, play the game the same way.

At the end of the day, I am a believer that when I go into every game I already know that God has already prepared the outcome of the game ahead of me. So I just go into the game and try to use my talent and just enjoy and have fun.

At the end of the day, it’s the same game as every other game.”

On the Showgrounds becoming a fortress

“I think right now the team is really syncing well with the fans. The fans are getting behind the team pretty much as well and the lads are putting in a good shift.

So I think if we keep putting on a good shift, then the Showgrounds is going to be a very tough place to come.

Also if you compare now to the start of the season, we just needed things to really gel because we had a lot of new players and very good players as well.

So now everything is coming along pretty well. So I think going forward the Showgrounds is going to be a tough place. So we just need to keep that energy going, show up every game, work hard, push and the fans are going to get behind us and that’s going to make it even more difficult for the opponents to come play here.”

Interview conducted by Ben Dorgan.

A solid week for the academy teams this weekend with various wins right across the board. The girls set the standard with some really strong results and performances. There were positives right across all squads, with some players continuing to develop and push closer to first-team involvement.

U20 | Sligo Rovers 1 – 0 Galway United
Our U20s bounced back from a frustrating result last week to edge past Galway United by a goal to nil in the Connacht derby. It was a cagey affair, with Guilherme Priosti scoring the only goal of the game in an enjoyable win for the Rovers.

U17 | Shelbourne 5 – 2 Sligo Rovers
It was a tough afternoon on the road for the Rovers against title-chasing Shelbourne at the AUL Complex. A slow start allowed Shels to go two goals up inside the opening half an hour, leaving the lads with it all to do. Dillon Doherty pulled one back before the break, taking his tally to four for the season. However, the hosts proved too strong on the day, with their dangerous forward line helping them run out 5-2 winners, despite a late consolation goal from Scott Williams.

U15 | Galway United 6 – 1 Sligo Rovers
A strong first-half display wasn’t enough for our U15s as they were ultimately undone after the interval in Galway. We went into the break 1-0 up after Aaron Brehony played through the in-form Ryan Tuffy, who made no mistake in finishing, making it his fifth goal in two games. However, six second-half goals from the league leaders saw United turn the game around and secure all three points. A special mention also to Jack Ivers Brehony and Daniel Mate from our U14s, who both lined out for the U15s over the weekend. An opportunity for the lads to bounce back next week with an away trip to Longford in the cup.

WU23 | Sligo Rovers 4 – 1 Drogheda United
Our WU23s got back to winning ways on Sunday with a huge result at home to Drogheda. We went in at half-time 1-0 down and frustrated, but whatever was said at half-time sparked a brilliant response as the girls came out to score four times in a dominant display. Mairead McIntyre equalised in the 52nd minute, followed by a Sophie Quinn goal to deservedly put the girls ahead. The introduction of Arlin Barrett proved crucial, with the forward coming off the bench to score a late brace to secure the 4-1 win. This result puts our WU23s 7th in the table, with the aim of continuing to climb in the weeks ahead.

WU17 | Sligo Rovers 1 – 0 Mayo
Our WU17s got off the mark for the year at the Showgrounds with a fantastic result against Mayo. The only goal of the game came through centre midfielder Caragh Guckian in the 49th minute. A great performance across the pitch meant that goal was enough to secure the first three points of the season for the Rovers. The girls will look to continue this form next week as they face Treaty United in the cup on Saturday.

Tom Lavery