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# The Showgrounds

Last year
2022
# second leg
Sligo Rovers boss responds to being labelled 'minnows' by the Scottish media
John Russell says that tag can be used as ammunition in tomorrow’s Europa Conference League qualifier at home to Motherwell.
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Jul 27th 2022, 3:28 PM
All time
# Called Off
Sligo Rovers-Waterford game postponed as Storm Jorge closes in
Tomorrow’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture will not go ahead due to ‘extreme weather conditions’.
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Feb 28th 2020, 5:40 PM
# the blues
Feely and Figueira on target as Waterford make it three wins from four
Alan Reynolds’ men secured a 2-0 win at RSC on Tuesday night.
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Oct 8th 2019, 10:14 PM
# All Square
Ireland U21 international Mandroiu on target but Cawley equaliser earns Sligo a point
The Bit O’Red earned a share of the spoils on Saturday night against Bohemians.
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Jul 27th 2019, 10:21 PM
# Report
Two goals and two red cards in Sligo as Corcoran and Finnerty help Bohemians go second
Keith Long’s side have leapfrogged champions Dundalk into second place after beating the Bit O’Red.
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Apr 6th 2019, 10:02 PM
# Bit O'Red
Jamaican international Parkes fires Sligo past UCD as Bucko's men secure consecutive wins
Romeo Parkes broke the deadlock after five minutes with Sligo seeing off Finn Harps and UCD back-to-back.
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Mar 9th 2019, 9:55 PM
# Late Late Show
Mikey Drennan delivers with 92nd-minute winner as Saints stun Sligo at the death
The former Sligo Rovers striker grabbed a late winner deep into stoppage time against his old club.
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Feb 22nd 2019, 9:52 PM
# bucko
'I'm really happy to be here. It's a footballing town' - Liam Buckley appointed new Sligo Rovers manager
The 58-year-old left St Pat’s by mutual consent earlier this month after seven years in charge.
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Oct 26th 2018, 3:23 PM
# Transfer
Southampton snap up 16-year-old Ireland underage international from Sligo Rovers
Seamus Keogh has captained Ireland at U15 and U16 levels and will join the Saints’ academy on Sunday.
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Jun 27th 2018, 1:18 PM
# Bit O'Red
10-man Sligo hold out for an important point to remain above relegation zone
John Mahon was sent off for a second yellow card but the Bit O’Red held on to secure a share of the spoils.
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May 25th 2018, 9:58 PM
# The Showgrounds
Hoops held in Sligo as Graham Burke plays a day before potential Ireland debut
Shamrock Rovers were frustrated at the Showgrounds and could only earn a point against Sligo on Saturday.
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May 19th 2018, 10:14 PM
# Stalemate
Sligo forced to settle for a point as former Saint Cawley is sent off against old club
Neither side could break the deadlock at the Showgrounds as Gerard Lyttle’s side ended a run of four straight losses at home.
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Apr 21st 2018, 10:15 PM
# Singing the Blues
90th-minute winner sees Waterford join league leaders Cork at the top of the table
Former Ireland U21 international Courtney Duffus snatched all three points for the visitors.
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Mar 9th 2018, 10:10 PM
# Bit O'Red
Sligo and Finn Harps go into break facing relegation battle after scoreless stalemate
There wasn’t much entertainment at the Showgrounds.
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Jun 2nd 2017, 10:20 PM
# point apiece
Sligo and Saints share the spoils after Sadlier's drilled free-kick
Michael Barker equalised for the visiting St Patrick’s Athletic at The Showgrounds.
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Mar 10th 2017, 9:46 PM
# bad run
Goal-shy Bohs suffer fifth defeat in six games at the hands of Sligo
The hosts found their scoring boots at home again, and it was Liam Martin who gave them the lead.
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May 14th 2016, 10:09 PM
# Bit O'Red
10 signs that you're a Sligo Rovers fan
Ahead of the Bit O’Red’s Champions League debut, reader David Rouse has penned the essential guide to Sligo Rovers fans.
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Jul 17th 2013, 11:01 AM
# Champions League
Everything you need to know about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Molde FK
*Cue Champions League music*
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Jul 17th 2013, 7:50 AM
# Airtricity League
'We want to win every competition... including the Champions League' - Sligo Rovers boss Ian Baraclough
The Bit O’Red boss firmly believes his squad is stronger than the won which won the Airtricity League Premier Division last season.
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Mar 6th 2013, 4:15 PM
# League champions
VIDEO: Here's how Sligo Rovers clinched their first title in 35 years
Highlights of the Bit O’Red’s dramatic 3-2 win over St Patrick’s Athletic and reaction from manager Ian Baraclough.
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Oct 14th 2012, 4:25 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Sligo Rovers v Bray Wanderers, Airtricity League
The Bit O’Red were at home to the Seagulls. Find out how the game unfolded.
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Jul 7th 2012, 3:15 PM
# LOIlive
Preview: Seagulls travel to the Showgrounds
Pat Devlin’s side have it all to do if they are to avoid defeat against the Premier Division leaders this afternoon.
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Jul 7th 2012, 2:25 PM
# Preview
EA Sports Cup: Big four collide for a place in the semis
Before Euro 2012 resumes tomorrow night, there’s a little bit of domestic action to attend to with crunch quarter-finals in Inchicore and Sligo.
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Jun 26th 2012, 2:52 PM
# Italian Job
Long to link up with Ireland U21 squad
Burnley defender Kevin Long is one of three names added to the squad ahead of Monday’s qualifier against Italy.
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May 30th 2012, 4:57 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Sligo Rovers v Shamrock Rovers, Airtricity League
The current champions travelled west to take on the league leaders in a massive game at the Showgrounds.
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May 12th 2012, 1:20 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Sligo Rovers v Derry City, Airtricity League Premier Division
Our attention was focused on the Showgrounds, where the league leaders entertained fifth-placed Derry City. Check in for how that game and the other five being played tonight unfollowed.
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Apr 13th 2012, 6:42 PM
# Euro Vision
Sligo determined to have Showgrounds ready for Europa League football
General Manager Packie Lynch says the club will do “everything in its power” to avoid an enforced change of venue.
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Jun 1st 2011, 3:41 PM
# Local Heroes
The west's awake as Gypsies in town
Alan Smith previews a packed weekend of League of Ireland soccer.
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Apr 22nd 2011, 11:06 AM
# Local Heroes
League of Ireland kick-off: is the west awake for title hopefuls Sligo?
Alan Smith reckons Sligo will fall just short in their pursuit of Shamrock Rovers this season. Do you agree?
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Mar 1st 2011, 4:30 PM