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Sligo have to recover after woeful showing against Wexford

SLIGO, revitalised by their victory over a fancied Louth a few weeks ago, made the long journey to the sunny south-east to take on Wexford for their third game in this year’s Allianz GAA Football National League.  more >

In defence of GAA referees: They should get more respect

TWO weeks ago I stated that Sligo referee Marty Duffy was correct to red card a Mayo player during the Allianz GAA Football National League game involving Mayo and Galway.  more >

Midfielder Ó Sé was one of the game’s all-time top performers

I HAD mixed emotions when news emerged during last week that the great Darragh Ó Sé had announced his retirement from inter-county football.  more >

Sligo give us a thrilling win but flaws remain to be sorted out

SLIGO recorded their first win of the 2010 Allianz GAA Football National League when they defeated Louth at Markievicz Park on Sunday last.  more >

League begins but their is no joy for Sligo on their travels

AFTER a horrible winter the Allianz GAA National Football League swung into action last weekend.  more >

Sligo great Kearins was an outstanding performer

NEXT Saturday night, west Sligo GAA club, St Patrick’s, will honour its most famous son, Michael Kearins, who will be guest of honour at a function which is being held at the Sligo Park Hotel.  more >

Drumcliffe’s superstar gives us another great feat to cheer!

THE highlight of the week was the brilliant performance of Sligo’s Mary Cullen in the Antrim International Cross Country.  more >

We must never forget the real GAA hero that is Peadar Heffron

LAST weekend saw the commencement of GAA inter-county competitions for 2010 with games in hurling and football been played all over the Country.  more >

Managers beware: Players run the show

SPORTING fixtures all over the country fell victim to the unprecedented weather we are experiencing for the last few weeks.  more >

This convention ‘mess’ has to be sorted out for the good of Sligo

THE Sligo GAA Convention hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons when it emerged that the election that produced two candidates for the Connacht GAA Council, Joe Queenan and Timmy McGrath, may have to be held again at a reconvened convention.  more >