Sligo Rovers Heritage Group is inviting Rovers fans and the wider community to visit the Showgrounds Outdoor Museum during Heritage Week 2022, which runs from 13th – 21st August.
Members of the Heritage Group will be in attendance at an ‘Open Day’ between 10am and 4pm on Sunday 21st August to guide visitors around the museum and to explain the fascinating background stories to many of the exhibits.
The Museum is the first of its kind in the country, and was funded by the EU Peace IV Programme. The facility is made up of 100 panels located throughout the ground, detailing the stories of the people who have been central to the club’s history.
Given the important role played by the club in the community, it also represents a social history of Sligo over the last 90+ years. The aim in developing the museum is to demonstrate the diverse and inclusive history of Sligo Rovers.
The club has a rich tradition of attracting managers, players and volunteers from abroad, particularly England and Scotland. Sligo Rovers has always been a welcoming club, and many who came to play made Sligo their home.
According to Chair of the Heritage Group Aidan Mannion :
‘Heritage Week present an opportunity for people to gain an insight into our past and to discover more about the fascinating characters and legends who made their unique contribution to this special club. The museum is an evolving facility, and we will be adding to the exhibits in the years ahead. Our ultimate ambition us to house the many artefacts and mementoes in the possession of the Heritage Group in a new museum which forms part of the Showgrounds Masterplan.’
Museum Project Team
Management: Sligo Rovers Heritage Group
Funded by: Peace IV Programme
Panel Design: Daragh Stuart
Panel manufacture: Ballast Signs