Sligo Rovers are delighted to announce the signing of 19-year-old Seren Ward until the end of the 2023 SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division season.

Ward joins the club having spent time with Wexford Youths Women and now attends ATU Sligo and is part of their Senior Women’s Squad this year.

Ward will go straight into the squad for today’s friendly with DLR Waves and will wear the number 27 shirt this season for the Bit O’ Red.

Manager Steve Feeney is thrilled with the new addition:

‘’I am pleased to have signed Seren today.

‘’She has impressed with ATU Sligo and has some qualities that will really help us this season.

‘’Seren is a good addition and makes our squad even stronger as we head into the new season next weekend’’.

Rovers take on Shamrock Rovers on the opening day of the 2023 season next Saturday at The Showgrounds. Kick-off is at 5pm.

New signing Ward is happy to arrive at The Showgrounds:

‘’I am really excited to be signing with Sligo Rovers this season.

‘’I’ve been training with the squad for a few weeks and the positive atmosphere and high level they play at has made it a really enjoyable group to be a part of. 

‘’It’s a big step up for me into the Women’s Premier Division so I’m looking forward to improving as a player in a competitive and high-intensity league.

‘’Steve and the whole team have been more than welcoming and the professional set up of the club is something I’m delighted to be involved with, so I couldn’t be happier to be part of this team for the upcoming season.”

Today’s friendly kicks off at 3pm against DLR Waves at The Showgrounds.