Part 2: Paddy ‘Monty’ Monaghan played for Sligo Rovers during from 1932 until 1939 making a total of 165 appearances for the Bit O’Red and winning the League of Ireland. On Saturday evening at our 90th Birthday Celebrations in The Showgrounds his son Eugene will be present to represent the 2nd Decade of the club’s history (1938-1948). We will continue to share the stories of the other players who will be sharing the pitch with him throughout the week. Continue reading “Blast from the Past: Paddy ‘Monty’ Monaghan” →

The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture between Sligo Rovers and Bohemians has been rescheduled.

Due to the Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup semi-final replay between Cork City and Bohemians on Monday, October 8, the fixture has been moved.

The fixture will now take place on Monday, October 22 at the Showgrounds, with kick-off at 7.45pm.

Schools across county Sligo are being encouraged to enrol in what will be the third year of the FAI Primary Schools Programme.

The initiative, which takes place in partnership with Sligo Rovers, is both a classroom and outdoor based programme which focuses on nutrition, fitness, inclusion of all, football skills and Rovers’ impact in the community. Continue reading “Sligo Rovers/FAI Primary Schools Programme launched” →

Part 1: William Burns played for Sligo Rovers during the 1955-56 Season making 16 appearances for the Bit O’Red. On Saturday evening at our 90th Birthday Celebrations in The Showgrounds he will represent the 3rd Decade of the club’s history (1948-1958). We will be sharing the stories of the other players who will be sharing the pitch with him throughout the week. Continue reading “Blast from the Past: William Burns” →

We are delighted to offer our supporters a fantastic offer in association with The Bit O’ Red heritage group to mark our 90th anniversary.

Our popular book “A History of Sligo Rovers” is available this week only at a discounted price of €39, (normally €50). Continue reading “90th Birthday Special Offer” →

It was business as usual for most of your selections this week, only 13 players bit the dust this week with Manchester United inflicting the heaviest damage. You can make your selection for Week 2 now at the Last Man Standing page. Continue reading “Last Man Standing – Week 2 Results” →

The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture between Sligo Rovers and Bohemians has been rescheduled.

The fixture, which was originally scheduled for Friday, October 12th, was postponed due to both side’s involvement in the IRN-BRU Cup. Continue reading “Bohs game rearranged again” →

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With Liverpool and Chelsea clashing this weekend most of the top teams have been avoided in this week’s selections. Top choices include Man City, Tottenham and Arsenal. Bournemouth also feature heavily with the automatic selection for those who missed the deadline for picks. Continue reading “Last Man Standing – Week 2 Finalised (UPDATED)” →

Sligo Rovers will host a special family-day at the Showgrounds for the game against Bray Wanderers on Saturday 6th October. A range of activities are being planned to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the club’s first competitive game in September 1928. Continue reading “90th Birthday Celebrations” →