He’s a popular man! We reported recently on Sligo Rovers’ young star, Owen Elding, who is in the process of switching his allegiances from England to Ireland. The 19-year-old, who moved to Ireland when he was 11, is one of the brightest young talents in the League of Ireland, and made headlines recently for a […]

9 months ago

A future international potentially….. Sligo Rovers man, Owen Elding, is in the process of switching to the Republic of Ireland. The 19-year-old is English but moved to Ireland at 11, when his dad, Anthony, was playing for Sligo. Elding was also in the news for other reasons this week, after his screamer against Bohemians, his […]

9 months ago

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

Coleman is coming home Seamus Coleman will return to the homeland this month as Everton face League of Ireland opposition as part of their pre-season preparations. Coleman will be at Goodison Park for another year after extending his contract and to celebrate his new deal, will lead the Toffees out against his boyhood club Sligo […]

1 year ago

It was an emotional night for Keating. Ruairi Keating scored a hat-trick against Sligo Rovers and dedicated it to his late father who was tragically killed in a car crash on the way to watch his son play. Ciaran Keating, who is also the brother of Boyzone singer Ronan Keating, was on his way to […]

2 years ago

The Hollywood-backed club have added a sixth Irishman to their ranks. Wrexham have continued their Irish themed recruitment drive with the signing of Sligo Rovers goalkeeper Luke McNicholas. Having already added Republic of Ireland stalwart James McClean to the squad last week, the League 2 newcomers have now turned to the League of Ireland to […]

2 years ago