The team will compete at a Down syndrome futsal tournament in Abbotstown, Co Meath next month. The parents of members of a Sligo-based Down syndrome futsal team have described how their kid’s ‘dreams have become a reality’ since the squad was formed. The team was set up a couple of months ago by Sligo Rover’s […]

1 year ago

Heartbreaking news. Tributes have poured in for a gifted footballer and teacher who tragically died yesterday following a road crash. James McNeive, from Knock in Mayo, was killed in the accident which happened yesterday morning, shortly before 6am, on the N15. The crash involved a van and a lorry. Mr McNeive, who was driving the […]

1 year ago

“Padraic has sent a clear message.” Colm Cooper was critical of Shane Walsh’s performance against Sligo as Galway clinched the Connacht championship for the second year in a row. Walsh was substituted just five minutes into the second half, and had only kicked two points from free kicks, with none coming from play. The Kilmacud […]

3 years ago

Galway 2-20 0-12 Sligo. Galway cruised past Sligo in the Connacht final but Padraic Joyce’s decision to hook Shane Walsh five minutes into the second half could be a concern. Sligo got off to a good start with Pat Spillane kicking a wonderful point to get the ball rolling, but it didn’t take long for […]

3 years ago

“I’m kind of a bit speechless to be honest.” Sligo defeated Kerry in the semi-finals to reach the u20 All-Ireland final, and the fans could barely contain their excitement as they greeted their players in Tubbercurry. The Connacht champions have certainly travelled the long road on their journey to reach the final and have come […]

3 years ago

Lovely flick, followed by a lovely kick. Pat Spillane Jr has found his way onto the county stage through a more convoluted route than most. A Kerryman born and raised in The Kingdom, son to one of the greatest Gaelic footballers to play the game, and one of the most notorious pundits at that, Spillane […]

4 years ago