On a Fine day in Galway, Sligo Under 18s kept their unbeaten record going strong and clamed a very famous victory over closest league rivals Galwegians. This was the hardest Sligo have had to work for a victory all season having to twice come from behind to win this game 16-15 proves just how much Sligo want to win this league. Most of the players on this team had never beaten Galwegians at any age level before this year and by beating them twice home and away Sligo have put themselves in a great position to go on and win this league. Continue reading ‘High Flying Sligo U18s Do the Double on Galwegians’
Monthly Archive for December, 2008
With Sligo U14s the solitary Sligo side in action this weekend all eyes were on Hamilton Park as the U14s attempted to consolidate their strong league position against a useful Westport side. Sligo started slowly and were soon under pressure but the strong Sligo defence ensured that no early tries were conceded. Continue reading ‘U14s Narrowly Defeated In Hamilton Park Thriller’
The season winds down for a month now with the seasonal break, and it is with high hopes that all sections look forward to the new year as it has been a great first half of the season for the seniors, youths, and juveniles. With the seniors topping the league table under the expert guidance of Joe Walsh, Sligo find themselves with a massive chance of title glory this year. The next home game on January 11th against Monivea will go along way to deciding the destination of this years title. All youth sides continue to prosper, along with the huge juvenile section and any enquiries on training over the Christmas period will be dealt with by the respective coaches. Sligo RFC would like to wish all it’s member, sponsors and supporters a very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Thanks to anyone who has supported the club throughout the year and with the seniors, juvenile, and youth sections both having a very strong first half of the season, it is hoped that this will continue after the Christmas break.
OLBC 3 – Sligo 9
A determined Sligo side remained unbeaten after another solid, yet unspectacular victory away to OLBC on Sunday December 7th. So far this season it has been a case of one narrow result after another for a Sligo side that despite sitting top of the league continues to have their title credential questioned in certain Connacht quarters. Nine points from the boot of fullback David Gerrity were enough to secure the points, as Sligo’s forwards dominated upfront. Continue reading ‘Solid Sligo Battle To Boys Club Victory’
This weekend saw a number of Sligo youth teams in action. The performance of the weekend from any Sligo side was undoubtedly the U16s victory away to a much-vaunted Galwegians outfit. The Sligo lads were looking to build on their positive start to their league campaign but were faced with a massive task away to tough opposition. The home side opened the scoring after only five minutes when they kicked a penalty to lead 3-0. Continue reading ‘U16s Battle To Victory In Galwegians’
Sligo U14s travelled to Longford on Friday night to face a Longford side that were expected to provide a stern challenge to this talented Sligo side. Sligo sparkled under the Longford lights and ran out convincing winners by 36-7. James O’Hehir was the brightest star on the evening, running in two tries. Matt Davey also got his name on the score sheet as did Darragh Burke, who provided the try of the game with a break from deep in his half, before beating three players to touch down. Continue reading ‘U14s Sparkle Under Lights In Longford’
British & Irish Lions legends and HSBC ambassadors Brian O’Driscoll and Jason Robinson launched the Irish element of the world’s largest rugby union grass roots initiative, the HSBC Rugby Festivals, at Terenure College in Dublin in October. Some of the Sligo U12s were there and featured in the In Touch magazine article. [Photos]
It was a case of all roads leading to Limerick for six former Sligo RFC stars who all featured in AIL action there this weekend. Mark Butler, Sean Henry, and Cathal Sheridan all played for UL Bohemians in their 24-6 victory over local river Young Munster at Thomond Park. Continue reading ‘Six Former Sligo Stars in AIL Action In Limerick’
Sligo U-14s were the only Sligo youth side in action this weekend and they returned to the top of the U-14 Connacht league, narrowly maintaining their unbeaten league record, with a 15-14 victory over a spirited Carrick side in Carrick-on-Shannon. Continue reading ‘U14s Go Top With Narrow Carrick Victory’
Friday night’s racenight fundraiser in The Strand Bar for the injured Paddy Pearson proved a massive success with club members, locals, and many others turning out in force to ensure that a substantial sum was raised. Paddy, our New Zealand born out-half, was badly burned in an incident just before Halloween when his heroic efforts in attempting to save a team-mate who had caught fire tragically led to his own injury. Paddy, who having only arrived this season, had already major a huge impact at the club where he is sadly missed on and off the field. Continue reading ‘Pearson Fundraiser Proves Great Success’
Sligo travel to Galway this Sunday, December 7th, seeking to immediately return to winning ways against OLBC. Sligo’s disappointing scoreless draw in Westport is the only blemish on their immaculate record so far this season, and with this being their last encounter before the Christmas break, will want to provide a victory that may prove crucial to their title aspirations. Continue reading ‘Sligo Seek Return To Winning Ways In Galway’
