Today saw another two fixtures released for both our Men’s and Women’s First Teams by the League of Ireland department.

John Russell’s Men’s First Team will take on UCD at The Belfield Bowl on Friday June 23rd 2023 at 7.45pm in what will be the first round of fixtures following the Men’s mid-season break earlier in the month,

Steve Feeney and his Bit O’ Red Womens team will take on Athlone Town away from home following the break for the Women’s World Cup, with the game taking place at 7pm on Saturday August 20th 2023.

In squad news, Steve Feeney confirmed the signing of versatile player Leah Kelly, who stays at the club until at least the end of the 2023 SSE Airtricity Womens Premier Division season.

Full fixture lists for both our Men’s and Women’s teams are released tomorrow afternoon.

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Sligo Rovers are delighted to announce that Leah Kelly has re-signed for the club ahead of the 2023 SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division season.

Kelly was a regular in the Bit O’ Red team throughout the 2022 season before her season was ended late in due to a planned shoulder procedure on an injury picked up earlier in the season.

Kelly, from Templeboy joined the club at the start of the 2022 season having had spells with local club Strand Celtic and Ballina Town in Mayo.

Kelly was also a keen GAA player featuring for her local club and Sligo Ladies GAA.

Manager Steve Feeney is thrilled Kelly has signed:

“I am very happy that Leah has signed with us again for next season.

“Leah was very important to us last year and no doubt she’ll have the same influence on the team next season.

“She is versatile as well as being 100% committed both on and off the pitch”.

Leah is also happy to have re-signed:

“I’m delighted to re-sign with Sligo Rovers and I’m very grateful to Steve and the management team for including me in their plans.

“Last year was a great start but, I think as a team we want to push on and work on the foundations we started to build last season.

“I think there’s been so many positives for women’s football in Ireland this year so, it’s a great time to be involved and build on this momentum.

“Hopefully, my recovery continues to go well and I can get back on to the pitch as soon as possible”.

Rovers will start our season with a home tie against Shamrock Rovers Women at The Showgrounds on March 4th at 5pm.

Season tickets will be available in January for just €50.

You can buy our 2023 Home Womens shirt online with Worldwide delivery via the link below:

www.srfcdirect.com

The League of Ireland today announced another set of fixtures in both the SSE Airtricity League of Ireland Men’s and Women’s Premier Divisions for the 2023 season.

The fixtures are set to be played on St. Patrick’s weekend in March.

On Friday, March 17th at 7.45pm, Rovers Men’s team will travel to face Derry City at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

This North-West derby will be our only derby in 2023 after Finn Harps were relegated from the Premier Division last season and promises to see a large travelling contingent of Bit O’ Red fans make the journey.

The following day, Rovers will take on Peamount United in the Women’s Premier Division at 5pm at The Showgrounds.

This will be the sides second home game of the season after yesterday’s announcement that we will host Shamrock Rovers two weeks before it on March 4th.

Season Tickets continue to sell well ahead of 2023, with all Men’s season tickets available now via the link below:

https://srfcdirect.com/season-tickets-2023/

Our 2023 Womens Season Tickets will go on sale in January and are €50 across the board.

Those who purchase a Men’s season ticket can avail of 50% discount on a Women’s season ticket by showing their Season Ticket in the club offices anytime before the start of the season.

Sligo Rovers are delighted to announce that youngster Kerri O’ Hara has once again signed for the club ahead of the 2023 SSE Airtricity Womens Premier Division season.

Kerri, or Pixie as she is more commonly known was one of the standout performers last season in our first season at Women’s National League level.

The Tubbercurry native who attends St Attracta’s College was given her debut by Steve Feeney early in the season having progressed through our Under 17 and 19 Womens teams.

O’ Hara played in a number of positions throughout the season and was rewarded with a number of call-ups to The Republic of Ireland Under 19 Womens squad, most recently for a training camp in Waterford last weekend.

Bit O’ Red boss Steve Feeney is pleased that Pixie is once against on board next season:

‘’I am delighted to see Pixie sign again for next year.

‘’Every time she stepped on the pitch she played without fear and her talent is limitless and we are all very excited to see what her future in the game brings.

‘’She was deservedly called up to the International set up during the year and I am sure this is only just the start of her career’’.

Pixie also plays for her school’s team and was part of the squad that won the Connacht Junior title earlier this year, narrowly missing out on reaching the All-Ireland Schools Final after a close defeat in the Semi-Final.

O’ Hara is another product of Sligo Rovers Academy and played for our Under 17 side before progressing through to our Under 19 team and now becomes a main stay in our Senior squad.

The versatile midfielder is happy to be on board again:

‘’I’m delighted to have resigned for the 2023 season.

‘’Last season, we proved that we’re well able to compete in the Woman’s National League and we only want to push on going into next season’’.

The Bit O’ Red will begin the 2022 season with a home tie against Shamrock Rovers on Saturday March 4^th at The Showgrounds.

Season Tickets for the Women’s team will be on sale from January at just €50.

Sligo Rovers are thrilled to announce that defender Ruth Monaghan has re-signed for the club ahead of the 2023 SSE Airtricity Womens Premier Division season.

Monaghan is from Sligo and was an important part of Steve Feeney’s squad in their first season at Women’s National League level making some key appearances throughout.

Feeney is thrilled at the announcement today:

‘’I am very happy to see Ruth involved with us once again next season.

‘’She is a quality defender and a good leader and a popular member of the group.

‘’She put in some great displays last year and we’re looking forward to working with her again in 2023’’.

The local was part of The Ursuline Convent Senior football team in 2019 that won the Connacht Schools Final and is now studying at ATU Sligo.

Ruth joins fellow senior players Emma Doherty, Ciara Henry and Lauren Boles as confirmed signings for next season with many more expected to be announced in the coming days.

Monaghan is grateful to be part of the squad again next season:

‘’I’m grateful for the opportunity to re-sign for Sligo Rovers for the season ahead.

‘’I’m looking forward to new challenges that the next season will bring, starting with our opening game against Shamrock Rovers at home’’.

The Bit O’ Red will begin the 2022 season with a home tie against Shamrock Rovers on Saturday March 4^th at The Showgrounds.

Season Tickets for the Women’s team will be on sale from January at just €50.

Our 2023 Womens season will get underway on Saturday, March 4th 2023 with a home fixture against Shamrock Rovers Women at The Showgrounds.

The game will take place at 5pm. This is our new kick off time in 2023.

Tickets for the game will go on sale soon and supporters should also note that 2023 season tickets are available as an add on to your Men’s season tickets for just €25.

Stand alone Women’s Senior team season tickets will be available for €50 from the new year.

https://srfcdirect.com/season-tickets-2023/

Bit O’ Red Manager Steve Feeney will see his squad report back for pre-season training in January ahead of the new season.

Our 2023 season will get underway on Saturday, February 18th 2023 with a home fixture against Shamrock Rovers at The Showgrounds.

The game will take place at 7.45pm.

Tickets for the game will go on sale soon and supporters should also note that 2023 season tickets are available to buy online via the link below:

https://srfcdirect.com/season-tickets-2023/

Bit O’ Red Manager John Russell will see his squad report back for pre-season training on January 5th ahead of the new season.

Russell is relishing the challenge that the opening game will bring:

”We’re all excited for the new season and what a game to kick us off.

”Shamrock Rovers have been the benchmark for last few years and, you want to test yourself against the best I’m sure we’ll have a full house and the lads will be ready and will relish the challenge”.

This week’s Lotto Jackpot stands at a huge €16,400.

This is the biggest Jackpot for some time and supporters have until 3pm today to enter online.

You can buy your tickets from just €2 per line or select the three lines for €5 option to give you three chances at winning.

You can enter now via the link below:

https://sligoroversfc.clubforce.com/products/sligo-rovers-fc-lotto

The draw takes place at The Showgrounds just before 3pm.

Our 2022 Christmas pop-up shop continues at Barton Smiths this weekend with 2023 Merchandise available as well as reduced 2022 stock.

We have season tickets and Bit O’ Red Wall Tiles available as perfect Christmas Presents to Sligo Rovers supporters and club lotto tickets are also available ahead of Monday’s draw which is for a huge jackpot of €16,400.

The club continue our Online store at www.srfcdirect.com which offers free pick up in store options where you can order online and pick the order up in Barton Smiths.

We deliver worldwide with all orders dispatched on the same day they are ordered.

Our shop opens until 6pm today (Saturday) and tomorrow as well as 9.30-6pm all the way to Christmas Eve.

Sligo Rovers are thrilled to announce that midfielder Will Fitzgerald has agreed a contract extension to remain at the club until at least the end of the 2023 season.

Fitzgerald arrived at The Showgrounds from Derry City ahead of the 2022 season and made 42 appearances out of a total 43 games in his debut season.

The winger had many impressive performances, predominantly from the left-hand side of midfield and Bit O’ Red Manager John Russell is delighted with the latest signing:

‘’I’m delighted Will has signed a new deal with the club.

‘’Will is a real attacking threat and he showed his quality all last season.

‘’He was excellent during our European run and I know he has the hunger to keep improving and become an even better player.

‘’There was a lot of interest in Will so, we’re delighted he sees his future at Sligo Rovers. I feel next season will be a big year for him, myself and all the staff are looking forward to working with him again’’.

The Limerick born Fitzgerald has had spells with Limerick FC, Waterford and Derry City and has now agreed to stay for a second year at The Showgrounds having enjoyed his first season here in front of the Sligo Rovers supporters:

Fitzgerald:

‘’I am delighted to extend my stay with Sligo Rovers today.

‘’It is a great club with even greater people involved behind the scenes.

The vision John Russell has set out for the club is exciting for any player to be a part of.

It was an easy decision to commit for next season and I am looking forward to getting back out there in front of the fans’’.

Will once again takes the number 7 shirt next season and will return to pre-season training with his team-mates in early January to begin an intensive seven-week training regime ahead of the new League of Ireland Premier Division season in mid-February.

Fitzgerald becomes signing number nineteen for John Russell with more signings expected between now and Christmas to continue to bolster his Rovers’ squad.

Season Tickets: https://srfcdirect.com/season-tickets-2023/