Tag Archive for Sigerson Cup

Sligo IT out of Sigerson Cup

February 18, 2011 Sligo News & Sport No comments

NUIG 3-11

Sligo IT 0-10

A ten point defeat for Sligo with three second half goals for NUIG in the Sigerson Cup was a tough pill for Sligo in Ballinode yesterday as they were just one point behind at the interval.

Mayo’s Peadar Gardiner, Alan Dillon and Ronan Rochford were the main players on the NUIG team that put Sligo to the sword. Man of the match Gardiner scored 1-3, while Dillon hit three points and Rochford was outstanding at corner-back.

The 35th-minute sending-off of centre half-forward Eugene Keating for an off-the-ball incident badly affected Sligo, who conceded three second-half goals. IT Sligo opened the scoring through Adrian Croal, but NUIG hit the next five scores. Read more

McGuinness expected to be appointed Donegal GAA manager

July 23, 2010 Donegal News & Sport No comments

Jim McGuinness pictured in his Donegal playing days is expected to bring new vitality to Donegal as manager

Donegal under 21 manager Jim McGuinness from Glenties is expected to get the pontifical approval from the Donegal County executive tonight.

Big Jim brought the county’s under 12 team to the All Ireland final this year, only to be defeated by Dublin and his appointment is an irony on those who know the story behind his application for the job, before John Joe Doherty’s appointment.

He is meeting with the Donegal executive board tonight and his appointment as John Joe Doherty’s successor looks set to be ratified by the clubs on Monday, after his nomination was the only application for the job. Read more

IT Sligo delight at Sligo GAA success

July 15, 2010 Donegal News & Sport, Leitrim News & Sport, Sligo News & Sport No comments

Retiring IT Sligo lecturer and GAA club Chairman, Michael Breslin was recently given a special award in appreciation of his dedication and total commitment to IT Sligo GAA Club over many years. He is pictured receiving his specially commissioned glass trophy from IT Sligo President, Prof Terri Scott.

IT Sligo GAA members will stand proud along with the Sligo senior GAA team this Sunday in the 2010 Connacht Senior Championship final against Roscommon.

And come what may, the three times Sigerson Cup winners will be delighted as they are represented by a total of seven players on both teams. But a Sligo victory would be sweet, there is no denying! 

With six IT players on the Sligo senior panel (Jonny Davey, Keelan Cawley, Alan Costello, Kenny Sweeney, Stephen Coen & Gary Gaughan), and one from Roscommon (Paul Garvey), the IT is looking forward to a classic game.

It’s also noteworthy to point out that there were two IT Sligo players on the Galway team defeated in the Connacht semi final replay. And It certainly proves that the north west’s premier third level college is continuing to attract top footballers from right across the province to study there. Read more