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World Cup call-up for Emma

Sligo girl Emma Hansberry has been selected for the Republic of Ireland under-17 FIFA World Cup squad in Trainidad and Tobago next month.

Hot-shot Kelly edges rampant City in front on goal difference

The Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League has City United just ahead on goal difference after a goal feast at the Bee Park Manorhamilton. Gareth Kelly hit four goals and on this form he is the one to catch for the leading scorer, Paddy Conlon and Damien Scanlon rounded off the scoring for City with Anthony Mc Donald netting twice and Patrick Clancy adding the third for Manor Rangers.

‘This is our Cup Final’ says Harps boss

Finn Harps manager James Gallagher is treating Friday night’s F.A.I. Ford Cup fourth round derby against Sligo Rovers as the Ballybofey team’s Cup Final.

Dillon goal enough to see off Athlone in last round

A John Dillon goal was enough to earn Sligo Rovers victory over Athlone Town in their F.A.I. Ford Cup Third Round tie against the First Division side at the Showgrounds in June.

Cautious Rovers taking nothing for granted

Despite going into Friday night’s F.A.I. Ford Fourth Round tie against North West neighbours Finn Harps as overwhelming favourites Sligo Rovers are taking nothing for granted in the first ever Cup tie between the sides.

New bid expected for Amond

Sligo Rovers are expecting Portugese club Pacos Ferreira to return with a second bid for in-form striker Padraig Amond.

Rovers keep Euro hopes alive with scoreless draw at Richmond Park

Sligo Rovers kept their hopes of qualification for European football next season on track with a hard-earned point against title chasing St. Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park on Friday last.

It’s Amond icing as Rovers beat Shams to reach EA Sports Cup Final

Sligo Rovers stormed into the EA Sports Cup Final as the league’s leading scorer Padraig Amond scored twice to dump his former club Shamrock Rovers out of the competition in a gripping encounter at the Showgrounds on Tuesday night. A semi-final that had everything entralled a crowd of over 2,000 as two of the oldest rivals in Irish football battled it out for a place in the decider, where Paul Cook’s side will now meet First Division Monaghan United at the end of September.

‘Only the start’ says in-form Amond

"I think this is only the start of it for this team" declared leading scorer Padraig Amond after he had dumped his former club Shamrock Rovers out of the EA Sports Cup with two goals in a stunning semi-final at the Showgrounds on Tuesday night last.

Cook: ‘Let’s win something

‘Let’s get behind the club and win something’ . . . that was the call from Sligo Rovers manager Paul Cook following the dramatic victory over Shamrock Rovers in last Tuesday night’s EA Sports Cup semi-final at the Showgrounds.

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