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Sligo senior hurlers lose to Roscommon
THE Sligo senior hurlers lost out to Roscommon in the first round of the Nicky Rackard championship after a very committed performance on Saturday last in Athleague.
Kelly battling to be fit
SLIGO'S star forward, David Kelly, is losing the race against time to be fit for the opening round of the Connacht Championship.
Connacht Championship to be launched in Ballyhaunis
THE Connacht Championship official launch is in the Centre of Excellence in Ballyhaunis on Wednesday
Padraic lives and breathes for the GAA
"THE GAA is a way of life. It's part of who we are. It's the thread that keeps everything together."
Cumann na mBunscol finals
The finals of the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Hurling and Camogie competitions took place in Kevisfort Pitch. The following schools contested the Allianz hurling semi-finals -
Foroige club is top of the pile
TUBBERCURRY FOROIGE is a knockout.
Time of the year for my campaign predictions
As expected Leitrim kickstarted the 2013 championship campaign with a comfortable win over New York in the Bronx. The talk prior to this game was that New York was going to put in a better showing than they did last year but it was worse. By all accounts Leitrim were every bit as impressive as Sligo were last year when winning comprehensively and will prove difficult opposition for Sligo providing we can make sure of the result against London. With the championship now officially under way let's look and see who the likely winners will be.
Walsh upbeat as team preparations intensify
Sligo manager, Kevin Walsh, is adopting an upbeat approach as preparations intensify for the opening round of the Connacht Championship.
Roscommon too strong for Sligo
Sligo failed to overcome their more illustrious rivals Roscommon in Athleague in an open but ultimately disappointing game
Handballers show talent
Thirty players from Ballymote, Castleconnor and Collooney took part in the County juvenile one wall championships at Castleconnor on Saturday
Tireragh AC hold AGM
Tireragh AC are hold their AGM on Friday Evening 19th April at 9pm in Skreen Dromard Community Centre.
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U17s are into All-Ireland final after Cork victory
At the Sportsground in Galway, Sligo disposed of Cork side Clonakilty to reach the All Ireland U17 final.
Rory takes it all in his stride
He's the first Sligo-born player to win the coveted West of Ireland Open Amateur Championship since 1950 but 23 years old Rory McNamara is taking it all in his stride.
Triumphant manager pays tribute
St. Attracta's triumphant manager, Colm McGee, was loud in his praise for his players after their sensational victory in the Masita Post Primary Schools All-Ireland final at Cusack Park, Mullingar.
News
'I discovered a brother and he is just like me'
DESPITE SETBACKS, father of five Paul Kenehan never gave up hope of finding his birth mother.
Driving ban for young mother (24)
A 24-year-old mum of one who was stopping driving without insurance twice within two weeks was given a five months suspended jail term and banned for four years.
'I am a patient man but this is trying my patience'
The Mayor of Sligo has strongly rejected suggestions he is holding illegal meetings at City Hall.
Illegal moneylenders in the area
THE VICIOUS tentacles of the illegal moneylender have extended all the way to Ballymote.
Farmers continue to battle the worst fodder crisis in living memory
SLIGO FARMERS continue to battle the worst fodder crisis in living memory. While some supplies of hay have arrived from Britain, there are concerns over future availability.
Cawley could be last Mayor
Sligo may not have a new mayor in June as a result of the stand-off between councillors and officials.
Interfered with ESB meter
A TUBBERCURRY man who interfered with an ESB meter could have caused serious injury.
'This must be a new sport' - Judge
A man charged with assaulting another man with a golf club was remanded on bail at Sligo District Court.
Celebrations in Manorhamilton as school opens new sports facilities
A VICTORY for a magnificent voluntary effort. That was the case as St Clare's National School, Manorhamilton, celebrated the opening of new sports facilities on Friday last.
Collooney house raided in cannabis seizure
GARDAI SEIZED almost €13,000 worth of cannabis in a search of a house near Collooney.
Soccer
Battle of the titans turned out to be a dreadful display
I THINK we were all initially surprised that the fixture between the top two teams in the country over the last number of years, Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers, wasn't to be broadcast live on our national television station.
Rovers seeking their first away game win in over a month
SLIGO Rovers will seek their first away League win in over a month when they take on Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds on Friday.
Hoops fans' attempt at Red Army ridicule misses the target
STUPID Rural Fixation Complex - Shamrock Rovers fans' attempt at getting at Sligo Rovers fans on Friday night. The point of it is, I'm presuming, to have a go at the whole SRFC patent debacle.
