We are delighted to announce a new partner for our Ladies Under 19 team.

Oh Hello Clothing will become official partners and appear on the back of the girl’s playing shirts and front of shorts this season.

Established in 2015, Oh Hello Clothing is a Sligo based, family run Irish business dedicated to bringing their customers unique, girly, gorgeous pieces and providing them with the best possible customer experience.

Based in Collooney, Oh Hello Clothing proudly ship globally from Sligo through dedicated shipping partners.

With over 15 years experience in fashion and retail, you can trust that Oh Hello Clothing will look after you with their speedy shipping times and friendly customer service.

Founders and owners Kimberley & Graham Lee are lifelong Rovers fans and are absolutely delighted to be part of the sponsorship team for the Under 19 Ladies squad in their inaugural season in the Women’s National Under 19 League.

“We are delighted to be in a position to sponsor the Bit O’ Red Ladies. Being a local business, life long supporters of the club and looking after all things ladies – it feels like a natural choice. We wish the girls the very best of luck for the coming season”

Sligo Rovers Ladies Committee:

‘’We really appreciated the Lee’s in their support of the girls for this coming season. It’s really great to see a local, family run business achieve so much in a relatively short few years. They have a massive following online and we hope that we can help them here with this partnership throughout the season. It’s a big help to the girls and we are really grateful’’.

You can visit the company’s website at ohhelloclothing.com or find them on social media @ohhelloclothing

Our 2021 Academy coaching staff have been confirmed as all our academy teams return to pre season action this week.

Our Under 19 men’s team will be managed by Declan Boyle who has taken over the reigns from Brian Dorrian. Garry Buckley will be part of the sides coaching staff. We’d also like to welcome two new members to our coaching staff. Mick Duffy and Barry Mullen join the club for the first time.

Ryan Casey continues to manage our Under 17 boy’s side. Casey will be assisted by Packie Lynch for their third season in a row. Lewis Banks and Ultan McKenna will make up the coaching team at that age level.

Our Under 15 side will be managed by Paul Masterson and Marcel Gordon. The pair have been working together alongside Conor O’ Grady for the last number of seasons and now continue to manage the team alongside the influential Greg Bolger.

Alan Farry manages the Under 14 side (previously Under 13) for his third season alongside Kieran Brick. Youngsters Niall Morahan and Mark Byrne are also part of the backroom team for 2021.

Our Ladies’ teams have also had some changes this season.

Darragh Healy takes charge of the new Under 19 team alongside Scott Lynch. Darragh previously managed the club’s Under 17 Ladies team in 2019.

Aaron O’ Connor from Boyle comes into the club as manager of our Under 17 Ladies team, taking over from Danny O’ Leary. O’ Connor has a wealth of experience in the game. Irish international Emma Hansberry joins the club in a coaching role alongside Stacey Muldowney. Both girls have plenty of experience in Ladies football.

The club have also appointed a Head of Goalkeeping for the 2021 season. Brian Morahan will oversee the goalkeepers of all academy teams. Brian has been working in the Under 19 backroom team for a number of years and this new role will be a vital one for our club net minders.

Head of Strength & Conditioning for the 2021 season is Ross Chrystal. Ross is overseeing the players’ training programmes and is an important member of the club’s staff.

Chris Jenkins will become the Academy’s video analyst and work alongside the club’s coaching staff in tracking team performance on the pitch.

Declan Brennan and Ciara Mulrooney will oversee the men’s and ladies’ physiotherapy from their base at The Showgrounds.

Sligo Rovers are delighted to announce a new front of shirt sponsor for our Ladies Under 19 team in our first season competing in the Women’s National League.

Overstock Ireland is based in Sligo and is the European Technology Headquarters for Overstock.com, a technology driven online retailer. The company is based in a state of the art campus at Finisklin Business Park, where they recently invested €1 million in a move there.

‘’At Overstock Ireland we are always looking for ways to advocate for our local community of Sligo, and get ahead of the ball to support efforts promoting women in underrepresented sectors. We are delighted to announce our sponsorship of the Sligo Rovers Ladies Under 19 team.

As part of Sligo Rovers’ long term plan for the women’s game they have expanded their academy for The 2021 season by adding an Under 19 team alongside their Under 17 team which will enter their fourth season in the Women’s National League. The team is made up of players from all over the North West region and we are patiently waiting as restrictions ease to get out and support the ladies on their campaign this year, and really look forward to seeing our logo on the Bit O’ Red shirt’’.

Sligo Rovers Ladies Under 19 manager Darragh Healy expressed his thanks to Overstock.

‘Overstock have been great supporters of the club in recent years with various sponsorships including match sponsorships and a pitch-side sign. They create jobs for the North West region and with our academy providing a pathway for boys and girls from The North West Region, it’s a nice match. We are very grateful to Overstock and look forward to working with them in the coming months’’.  

The Under 19 ladies team are currently preparing for our inaugural season in the Women’s National League alongside our Under 17’s under the guidance of Darragh Healy and Aaron O’ Connor.

Irish International player Emma Hansberry has been added to the coaching staff for the season ahead, who’s experience at the top level of the women’s game will no doubt help guide the players through their time at the club.

Pre-Season friendlies can begin in June with the season expected to begin a few weeks later.

You can visit the Overstock’s website at www.overstock.com.

Sligo Rovers Football Club can announce the plans for streaming our SSE Airtricity Premier Division games between June 11^th and the end of the 2021 season. 2021 Match Packs also remain on sale for a limited time, as restrictions on outdoor events begin to ease in the coming months.

Streaming passes will go on sale shortly on a new platform to replace the WatchLOI platform which has been in place since last July. Prices for both season passes and one-off match passes will be announced by The FAI in the coming days. There will be 22 match days included in the package, as opposed to 14 up until the mid-season break at the end of this month.

Sligo Rovers will offer free passes for all our Adult, OAP and Concession 2021 match pack holders, in lieu of five passes from a match pack.

This offer does not apply to Super Reds.

To redeem please follow the instructions below:

• Take five tickets from your match pack book.
• Post them to: Secretary, Sligo Rovers FC, The Showgrounds, Sligo. (before Wednesday June 9th – streaming passes will only be redeemed once tickets have been received)
• Include a note with the tickets with your name and e-mail address (e-mail address is important as your streaming code will be emailed to you)
• We advise you to please send these in without delay as the season restarts on Friday June 11^th and Rovers’ first game is due to be Saturday June 12^th. (TBC)
• Once we receive the five tickets, we will send an email with instructions on how to access the streaming service.
• For any enquiries, please email colinfeehily@sligorovers.com or call 071-9171212

Non match pack holders can purchase a pass on the new platform directly.

You can still buy your 2021 match packs online or at The Showgrounds. This entitles you to 12 match tickets for Bit O’ Red home fixtures for the rest of the SSE Airtricity League season. These passes can be redeemed in 2022 should any be left over from this year. Match Pack holders will also be given priority to buy any European Match Tickets should crowds be allowed entry or to any FAI Cup matches this season.

To buy your 2021 Match Pack, which also gives you the chance of gaining access to our home games when restrictions on crowds attending are eased, visit: https://srfcdirect.com/season-ticket-2021-12-match-package-adult/

The return of crowds at outdoor events is coming closer, and we are looking forward to allowing supporters back into The Showgrounds once more to support Liam and his Rovers’ squad.

The new streaming service is the perfect way for supporters to support the club with revenue generated set to go to each club and with over 100+ matches set to be on the platform, it is also great value. Crowds may be returning soon but this service will still be a vital tool in following the league and the rest of our season.

The 2021 SSE Airtricity Premier Division season now takes a break after game week 14, where the Bit O’ Red take currently lie in top spot, after last night’s win in Ballybofey over Finn Harps.

Bit O’ Red Chairman Tommy Higgins:

“We’re delighted to be able to secure a streaming service for our supporters for the rest of the season as this has been an important tool in keeping them engaged with how the team are doing and it allows them to also check out the other teams in the league.

With over 100 matches set to be on the platform from the restart of the season to the season’s end, the pass represents excellent value for supporters to enjoy the action.

As the Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease in the coming weeks and months, the service means supporters can continue to follow the team if they are not at the game.

It also gives supporters outside Sligo the chance to follow the team more than ever. Our match packs are also an important as these give supporters priority on matches and also the chance to redeem some Match Pack tickets for a streaming pass’’.  

We advise supporters who buy a Match Pack online to state in the comments section of your order that you wish to redeem 5 tickets for a free streaming pass on the new LOI streaming service.

The club currently has some exciting sponsorship opportunities available for interested people or businesses.

The club always have a strong support base in the local region and continue to work with our sponsors to help them through these challenging times and help promote their business.

We currently have both First Team Match and Match Ball Sponsorships for our SSE Airtricity Premier Division fixtures available.

Included in our Match Sponsorship is:

• Name on Match Day posters and graphics
• Name on Official Digital Programme
• Half Page Advert in Official Digital Programme
• Photo Opp in local papers following the match
• Social media plugs throughout the match week

Our Match Ball Sponsorship includes similar to what is listed above as well as a signed Sligo Rovers football by members of our first team.

In addition to the above, the club are also seeking a Match Short Sponsor for the remainder of the 2021 season and beyond.

Your logo will be placed on all First Team match shorts for both home and away fixtures and you will receive a complimentary pitchside advertising board at The Showgrounds as well as space on our official Sligo Rovers website.

For more information on these sponsorships you can contact the club on 0719171212 or email colinfeehily@sligorovers.com

As part of Sligo Rovers FC’s long term plan for the women’s team, we are looking to expand our coaching team ahead of the 2021 Season.

We will have two underage teams in the Women’s National League 2021, adding an Under 19 team alongside our Under 17 team which will enter its fourth season in the league.

We are seeking a 2^nd Head Coach to work alongside current Head-Coach Danny O’Leary who managed our Women’s National League Under 17 team last season.

Job Description
– Help club achieve its vision to ‘Build a brand that is associated with excellence on and off the pitch for women’s football, to be considered as an example of excellence and best practice, and one of the major developer of players within the country at underage, and eventually senior level’.
– The development and nurturing of a pool of elite players to facilitate their current and future success as individuals and as a team.
– Organise, plan and deliver a suitable player development programme in line with the FAI and Sligo Rovers coaching syllabus.
– Uphold the clubs code of conduct and implement club’s vision on and off the pitch.
– Set high standards for the players both on and off the pitch.
– Create and maintain appropriate communication with players / parents / clubs / leagues and any stakeholders relevant to the team
– Ensure the club adheres to FAI & Women’s National League rules and regulations and competition rules. . 
– To ensure that all delivery satisfies the clubs safeguarding and welfare procedures 
– The successful candidate will report to the Women’s Football committee within the club. The women’s committee includes members of the club management committee and is governed by the management committee of Sligo Rovers.

Job Specification:
The successful candidate will be working alongside the club’s elite level coaching staff and gain invaluable experience in the role.

The successful candidate will receive pre-negotiated expenses for any travel costs incurred during the role.

Essential Criteria
– A current valid UEFA B Licence holder as a minimum (for a head-coach role).
– Successful candidate will be subjected to garda vetting clearance. 
– Up to date Safeguarding 1 / Child Welfare Certificate.
– An ability to produce verbal and written reports.
– Access to both email and phone.
– Experience and enthusiasm for coaching and mentoring elite young players and coaches.

Desirable Criteria
– Administrative and organisational skills.
– Previous experience of coaching in female game.
– Coach mentoring experience.

To express your interest in joining the coaching team, please send football CV to  sligoroverswomen@gmail.com  by Friday 9^th April 2021.

Our 500 Club draw for January took place recently with Tony Porter, Stephen Street, Sligo winning the top prize of €500.

Our 500 Club is a vital fundraiser for the club, with in excess of 500 supporters now subscribed for just €5 per week or €20 per month.

If you would like to join our 500 Club and be part of Sligo Rovers, visit https://srfcdirect.com/fundraising/500-club/

500 Club – January Winners:

€500 – Tony Porter, Stephen Street, Sligo.

€100 – Ray Gallagher, Strandhill Road, Sligo.

€100 – John Monaghan, Carney, Co. Sligo.

€100 – Hugh Browne, Greenfort Estate, Sligo.

€100 – Yvonne French, Calry, Co. Sligo.

€50 – Maurice Monaghan, Strandhill, Sligo.

€50 – Peter Gillespie, Kevinsfort Heath, Sligo.

€50 – Joe Gallagher, Cleveragh Road, Sligo.

€50 – Rory O’ Connor, Gregg, Rosses Point, Sligo.

Thanks to all our 500 Club members for their continued support and to our dedicated 500 Club Committee members for their hard work.

Our Bit O’ Red Wall campaign is ongoing as we approach the start of Pre-Season this coming week.

Since Christmas, sales have continued, with tiles being bought locally and nationally, as well as from the far side of the world.

Phase Two of the wall will be completed for the first home game of the coming season, with a new deadline set of March 1st in order for your tile to be in place.

This has proven to be a popular campaign with supporters choosing all types of messages for their tile, from Happy Birthday messages to anniversaries and local football clubs showing their support to families remembering their loved ones.

The feedback to date has shown that supporters feel this is a perfect way of becoming part of The Showgrounds with their tile on our Bit O’ Red Wall and in place for many years ahead as we continue to develop our famous ground.

To have your tile in place for The 2021 season, you can buy online at the link below:

https://srfcdirect.com/bit-o-red-wall-tile/

You can also call our office on 0719171212 and place your order over the phone, or you can contact any member of our management committee.

The club are currently looking to recruit an academy goalkeeping coach to oversee the training and development of our Academy goalkeepers in 2021.

The successful candidate should have completed their Fundamentals of Goalkeeping course as well as their Goalkeeping D Licence.

With some exciting prospects throughout our youth academy this is an exciting prospect to work alongside the club’s talented pool of goalkeepers and alongside our academy coaching staff.

To apply for this part time position, email your CV and Cover Letter to ogrady.27@hotmail.com

Closing date for applications is next Wednesday, February 3rd 2021.

As part of Sligo Rovers FC’s long term plan for the women’s team, we are looking to expand our coaching team ahead of the new season in 2021.

It is hoped that in 2021 we will have two underage teams in the Women’s National League, adding an Under 19 team alongside our Under 17 team which will enter its fourth season in the league.

We are seeking coaches to work alongside Head-Coach Danny O’Leary who this year took over our Women’s National League Under 17 team.

We await approval from the FAI on the new Women’s National League Under 19 team, and have expressed our desire as a club to enter a team in the league, as we look to grow our involvement in the women’s game.

Job Description
– Help club achieve its vision to ‘Build a brand that is associated with excellence on and off the pitch for women’s football, to be considered as an example of excellence and best practice, and one of the major developer of players within the country at underage, and eventually senior level’.
– The development and nurturing of a pool of elite players to facilitate their current and future success as individuals and as a team.
– Organise, plan and deliver a suitable player development programme in line with the FAI and Sligo Rovers coaching syllabus.
– Uphold the clubs code of conduct and implement club’s vision on and off the pitch.
– Set high standards for the players both on and off the pitch.
– Create and maintain appropriate communication with players / parents / clubs / leagues and any stakeholders relevant to the team
– Ensure the club adheres to FAI & Women’s National League rules and regulations and competition rules. . 
– To ensure that all delivery satisfies the clubs safeguarding and welfare procedures 
– The successful candidate will report to the Women’s Football committee within the club. The women’s committee includes members of the club management committee and is governed by the management committee of Sligo Rovers.

Job Specification:
The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in the following areas:

Essential Criteria
– A current valid UEFA B Licence holder as a minimum (for a head-coach role).
– Successful candidate will be subjected to garda vetting clearance. 
– Up to date Safeguarding 1 / Child Welfare Certificate.
– An ability to produce verbal and written reports.
– Access to both email and phone.
– Experience and enthusiasm for coaching and mentoring elite young players and coaches.

Desirable Criteria
– Administrative and organisational skills.
– Previous experience of coaching in female game.
– Coach mentoring experience.

To express your interest in joining the coaching team, please send your CV to sligoroverswomen@gmail.com by 5pm on Friday January 8th 2021