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Website Hacked!

Published on March 4, 2010 in News. Closed

Our website was hacked a couple of hours ago and unfortunately it meant that we had to wipe our server and start from scratch.

We had a good deal of our core data backed up but we have lost a number of uploaded files. It will take us a while to get things back to normal – but we will get it back to normal.

So – if while reading some of our posts you notice that images or linked files are missing please bare with us.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused by this disruption.

For those of you who are curious about such things here’s an explanation of what happened- basically our copy of WordPress (a blogging platform that we use to power this site) was let get out of date – the version we were running we discovered had a couple of security weaknesses in it which meant it was open to abuse. The software was attacked using an injection attack which added crap to our database and installed and modified some scripts which then turned our website in to a spam site. Everything looked normal and none of our own core data was affected but in order to neuter the malignant code we had to basically wipe everything out (it kept regenerating itself which meant we weren’t able to find all instances of the attack). The moral of the story? Keep your software up to date, keep regular backups, and make sure to install all those security updates!

Paddy Pearson wins the Weekender Sports Star of the year award for rugby!

Published on March 1, 2010 in News. Closed

Check out our facebook page (and become a fan!) to see photos from the night – well done Paddy!

Sixteens Power to Final

Published on March 1, 2010 in Match Reports, Photos and Youth. Closed

Sligo RFC U16s 22 :: Buccaneers U16s 0

Sligo’s U16s powered their way into the final of the Connacht U16 league with a superb team performance against a strong Buccaneers outfit at Strandhill on Sunday.

Sligo RFC’s Under 16 Squad (photo supplied by ShootingStars.ie)

The home team scored four tries without reply on their way to a convincing victory.

Buccaneers kicked off and immediately put the home outfit under pressure, but some fine driving play by Sligo forwards Diarmuid O Dowd Hill and Jamie Mc Govern gave outhalf Enda Gavin the space to clear his lines and avert the danger. Continue reading ‘Sixteens Power to Final’

Fundraising Night

Published on March 1, 2010 in Fundraiser, News and Senior. Closed

The Sligo RFC senior squad are holding a fundraising race night in Mc Hughs bar in Sligo on the 19th March. The event kicks off at 8pm and horses are available for sale in advance of what promises to be a great nights entertainment. For more details contact event organiser Ross Mannion at the record room in Grattan street.

A poster for the event can be found here – please consider putting this up at your place of work etc.

Seconds win again

Published on March 1, 2010 in Match Reports and Senior. Closed

Sligo’s second team picked up another valuable win to aid in their quest for league title honours when they defeated Ballina by three points in a tough away encounter at Heffernan park on Sunday. Tries from Steve Kilgallon and Kieran Stafford combined with two Donal Finneran penalties and a conversion were enough to ensure that the visitors claimed the points. Sligo have now won all but one of their league matches this season and they will be looking to avenge that defeat to Creggs when the Roscommon outfit come to Sligo for what is likely to be a winner takes all scenario in the return fixture in the coming month.

Under 13s progress in Cup

Published on March 1, 2010 in Match Reports and Youth. Closed

Sligo RFC 24 :: Westport RFC 0

Sligo under 13s opened their Connacht Cup campaign with an impressive 24-0 win against Westport on Saturday. The Sligo team took an early lead with a bustling run up the middle from débutante Haddie Moussa to score under the post. Darragh Cummins converted to make a seven point lead. Continue reading ‘Under 13s progress in Cup’

Seconds get back to winning ways

Published on February 27, 2010 in Match Reports and Senior. Closed

Sligo seconds team produced an excellent performance with a seven try to one demolition of Castlebar at Strandhill on Sunday. A superb second half performance saw Sligo cut loose and score some top drawer tries to the delight of coach Steve Alley and Manager Aaron Tansey. Following last weeks close defeat away to Creggs it was vital that the team got back to winning ways as quickly as possible and the players responded, as all good teams do, with a great performance.

Sligo Cement Second Place

Published on February 27, 2010 in Match Reports and Senior. Closed

Castlebar RFC 6 :: Sligo RFC 24

Sligo cemented second place in the Connacht Junior league with a bonus point win over Mayo rivals Castlebar on Sunday.

In a game played in sub zero temperatures Sligo’s second half performance in which they scored three tries proved to be too powerful for their western hosts. Continue reading ‘Sligo Cement Second Place’

Sligo Romp into Semi-final of Cup

Published on February 16, 2010 in Match Reports, Photos and Senior. Closed

Sligo RFC 52 :: Buccaneers 12

At Hamilton Park last Sunday Sligo brushed aside a Buccaneers side in a clinical display that showed forward dominance and back play of the highest calibre. They scored eight trys with six conversions in a wonderfully entertaining display that had quality written all over it. After last weeks superb display against high flyers Monivea the confidence was high and this showed from the off giving there opponents nothing easy and putting pressure all over the park which yielded scores from an early stage.

Continue reading ‘Sligo Romp into Semi-final of Cup’

U14s Top the League

Published on February 8, 2010 in Match Reports and Youth. Closed

Sligo RFC 29 :: Creggs RFC 5

Sligo under 14s topped the league on Sunday with a win against Creggs of Roscommon. The game was a much laboured affair in the opening minutes with the Xmas rest taking its toll on the skills of the game, Sligo broke the deadlock when Darragh Byrne ran a try in from a good individual run off the wing. Evan Mc Garth stepped up to kick the conversion from a difficult angle but the trusty boot failed to bring it between the posts. From the kick off Rory Mullan collected the ball and with some better movement the ball was taken into Creggs 22 by Steven Kearins where he drew the defence in to create a small gap for Evan McGrath to touch down for a fine try. Continue reading ‘U14s Top the League’

Sligo advance in thrilling cup tie

Published on February 8, 2010 in Match Reports, Photos and Senior. Closed

Sligo 12 :: Monivea 9

Sligo progressed to the quarter finals of the Heineken Connacht Junior cup when they defeated pre-tournament favourites and current title holders Monivea in a superbly contested encounter at Hamilton park, Strandhill on Sunday. The home team produced a performance full of character and determination to impose themselves and ultimately dominate the visiting Galway men. A large crowd of supporters from both camps witnessed a hugely physical,
but always sporting , battle between the teams currently occupying the top two positions in the Connacht Junior league.

Continue reading ‘Sligo advance in thrilling cup tie’

Sligo back to winning ways!

Published on February 1, 2010 in Match Reports and Senior. Closed

Sligo 26 :: Tuam 5

After last weeks unexpected loss away to Corinthians Sligo needed to get back on the horse and this was exactly what they managed on a cold crisp day at their home patch . Not only did they win but they managed a four try bonus point which keeps them in the hunt for overall honours in the Connacht Junior league Div 1. Continue reading ‘Sligo back to winning ways!’

IRFU President visits Sligo

Published on January 31, 2010 in News and Photos. Closed

John Callaghan President of the IRFU visited Sligo to attend the Sligo v Tuam Junior game on Sunday last. John Callaghan from the Armagh club as part of his year in office has decided that he should visit as many clubs as possible and Sligo RFC were honoured by his presence. He enjoyed the game which he thoroughly enjoyed and is a big supporter of the grassroots game all over Ireland. More photos available on facebook.

Seconds game off

Published on January 31, 2010 in News and Senior. Closed

Sligos 2nds had their game postponed on Sunday last due to dangerous pitch conditions after heavy early morning sleet and snow. The high flying seconds are unbeaten in their league to date and are in a very strong position to take overall honours. This season under the guidance of Steve Alley as coach and Aaron Tansey as manager they are playing some fine rugby and as a group they are really enjoying the outings and should get back to playing again next Sunday

Sligo RFC v Galwegians – Photos

Published on January 31, 2010 in Photos and Youth. Closed

Shooting Stars have posted a gallery of images from the recent u16 league game between Sligo RFC and Galwegians (which Sligo won 44-0!)

Click here to view the rest of the images from this game.