The club has been a proud supporter of the SLIGO SUPER CUP over the past four years and we look forward to hosting the tournament here at the Showgrounds again on the week-end of April 24/26th.

In keeping with the impressive traditions of the under-12 elite tournament, this year’s line-up is once again top notch, with English Premier League academies, Newcastle United and Southampton set to make their debut in Sligo alongside the likes of Aberdeen, Derby County and our own Sligo/Leitrim league team.

To help defray the costs of hosting such a prestigious tournament, the organisers are holding a Table Quiz in Connollys Pub, Markievicz Road, on Wednesday next, March 4th at 8p.m. A fantastic array of prizes includes a Wolverhampton Wanderers jersey donated by Irish international Matt Doherty, whose family hail from Sligo town. Other valuable prizes include Rovers match tickets, Joma sportswear and restaurant vouchers.

We would urge the local football community to support this fund-raiser for a tournament which helps to underline Sligo’s place as a major soccer stronghold.

Sligo Rovers will finally return to Saturday night football this weekend when Shamrock Rovers are the visitors to The Showgrounds.

Last weekend’s game was postponed due to dangerous conditions so Rovers have been waiting for a third game of the season.

Alex Cooper is set for a home debut while Ryan De Vries could also play if international clearance comes in time.

Kick-off will be at the slightly later time of 8pm.

The visitors are top of the table with four wins, including beating the champions Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium.

A big crowd is expected so home fans can buy online here

www.sligorovers.com/match-tickets

Away fans can pay at the away turnstiles.

Saturday’s fixture with Waterford has been postponed due to extreme weather conditions.

Due to an extreme weather warning put in place for Saturday/Sunday, the fixture will take place on a new date.

With only necessary travel advised, the decision was taken by the FAI after discussions with the club.

A new date will be arranged shortly.

Sligo Rovers take on Waterford FC in The Showgrounds on Saturday night in the SSE Airtricity League.

Rovers are searching for their first points of the season on the back of an encouraging display against Bohemians which ended in an unfortunate 2-0 defeat. 

In team news, John Mahon (broken leg), Lewis Banks (thigh), Regan Donelon (shoulder) and Danny Kane (foot) are out.

Johnny Dunleavy is doubtful with a knee problem.

Ryan De Vries is awaiting work permit and international clearance. 

Liam Buckley said: “I thought the score didn’t reflect the game on Monday. We had enough balls in the box and openings to score and it didn’t fall for us. 

“We needed to score at 1-0 when we were on top for most of the second half and unfortunately it didn’t happen. 

“We deserved a draw at least, if not shading it, but that doesn’t count for a lot now. 

“We’ve got to repeat a lot of the performance and turn it into a result because if we show the same passion and desire and quality on the ball then we will win matches, I have no doubt about that. 

“This is a big game, there’s no denying that, and for both sides because this league is going to be so difficult to pick up points every week. 

“You have to turn up, you have to be at it or you’ll end up beaten. I wanted us to start the season better and we haven’t done so, so you have to step up and dig as deep as you can. 

“Alex Cooper had a very good debut on Monday, Will Seymore moved up into midfield, we appreciated the change of shape certainly. 

“Weather conditions are going to be difficult again and it’ll be a tight game. We’ve got to make sure we’re ready to face all of what is to come and get ourselves going from the start.”

Sligo Rovers are delighted to announce the details of the 2020 Easter Camps which will take place at The Showgrounds in April.

Week one of the Easter Camp will kick off on Monday April 6th and run until Friday April 10th.

Week two of the Easter Camp will kick off on Monday April 13th (Easter Monday) and run until Friday April 17th.

The cost of the camp remains capped at €60 for one child, €100 for two children from the one family and €135 for three children from the one family.

Each child who participates in the Easter Camp will receive a Sligo Rovers training top, a participation certificate, a photograph with senior players and a free pass to a home league game.

The camp runs from 10.30am until 3pm daily.

The optional Breakfast Club will run from 8.30am each morning of the camp, where the children get to enjoy a healthy breakfast in The Showgrounds with members of the first team. There are also fully supervised indoor and outdoor activities for the children on the Breakfast Club which includes a presentation on the importance of nutrition.

Pre booking of the Breakfast Club is essential, with places limited to 25 children per week. The cost of the Breakfast Club is an additional €25 for the week per child.

For more information on the Easter Camp, you can contact Shane via email at shane@sligorovers.com or you can Tel 071-9171212.

To book a place on the 2020 Easter Camp for a week of your choice you can click here.

We were out and about again on Tuesday night as we visited Manorhamilton Rangers at Bee Park.

The kids enjoyed a coaching session with Niall Morahan and Darragh Noone along with community Officer Darragh Healy.

Thanks to Manorhamilton Rangers for having us.

They will be participating in the halftime mini-sided game for Saturday’s clash with Waterford FC in The Showgrounds. S

See you then guys.

Sligo Rovers face a big game on Saturday night when Waterford FC visit The Showgrounds.

Rovers go in search of their first points of the season against Alan Reynolds’ side – who have lost their last two matches.

Kick-off is 7:45pm as we return to our usual Saturday night slot.

You can buy match tickets in advance.

Match Tickets

Away fans can buy at the turnstiles.

View images from James Fallon at Monday night’s game with Bohemians

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The Sligo Rovers Lotto jackpot was won on Monday night as Marcus Mulligan from Kinlough claimed the prize.

Congratulations to Marcus on winning €10,700. It ends a run of 29 weeks without being won.

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Special offer for a year

Sligo Rovers have signed striker Ryan De Vries from Japanese side FC Gifu.

The 28-year-old will join Rovers subject to a work permit and international clearance.

The South African-born player has a prolific goalscoring record in New Zealand from early in his career with Waitakere United and Auckland City FC. He scored 61 goals in 121 games.

He helped Auckland reach the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final, scoring in the third-place game.

De Vries then played for Bentleigh Greens in Australia before spending the last two years in the second tier in Japan with Gifu.

He has played for the New Zealand international side.

Liam Buckley said: “The deal has been agreed for a few weeks, we were just awaiting final documentation from Japan to get his release.

“I’m delighted to get him in and we need him given our numbers up front. We hope he’ll be a major addition to us.

“He’s quick, strong, has a great physique with a good touch and I can see him scoring goals. I spoke to people in New Zealand and they think he’ll fit comfortably in our league and do really well.

“We had a report from the New Zealand international manager, we’ve done our homework on him so we hope he does bring a lot to us.

“We need to get the work permit done before he can play, that will be a small bit of time but we hope to have him involved as soon as possible.

“We are disappointed with our start in the league. But as I said to the boys last night, the passion and desire we showed against Bohemians will bring us results if we keep showing it.”

With Alex Cooper signing last week, Johnny Dunleavy likely to return this week, Danny Kane, Regan Donelon and Lewis Banks all hopefully set to return at points in March, Buckley said that will help his side in try to get the season going.  

“I’m as desperate as the fans in relation to trying pick up a result.I did see us starting better. It is just unfortunate having all of these players out.

“We lost our back four and when you do that you’re up to your gills in it when trying to find cohesion.

“There are definitely better performances in this team. We’ve got to push on to Waterford and get something now.””