SLIGO ROVERS HAVE published details of their ambitious €17 million ‘Masterplan’ to redevelop the Showgrounds into a 6,000-seater stadium.
The plans, which have been endorsed by the FAI and by Sligo County Council, would upgrade the Showgrounds to Uefa Category 3 standards as well as including multiple changing rooms, a gym, upgraded media facilities, hospitality spaces, offices and more.
“Outside of matchday, a pavilion and plaza area outside of the Showgrounds would include space for cafes, restaurants, meeting space and business units,” the club said.
The redeveloped stadium is also set to be used as a multi-sport venue following a provisional agreement between the club and Sligo Rugby, while there is hope that Connacht Rugby might also use the stadium for provincial competitions.
Sligo’s Masterplan also includes design proposals for a new academy hub, and preliminary discussions have already taken place with Sligo County Council in a bid to secure an eight-acre site.
“We talk a lot about football in the community, not just here in Ireland but across the globe, and Sligo Rovers are standard bearers in this regard,” FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill said.
“I am delighted to see the range of this development plan which reflects the club’s standing in the Sligo community in a fitting manner. Such development is a cornerstone of our vision for the future of all our League of Ireland clubs. Well done to all involved with this project.”
Read Sligo Rovers’ Masterplan here >
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As a Wex supporter have to say Gemma O’Connor was one of the best camogie players of all times her first touch read of the game and her striking was top class, and tough as nails.
Female ringy legend go girl
In the 2016 final, Gemma received two yellow cards and unfortunately for her, had to leave the field early. At the end of the game, she came back out onto the pitch and I just watched her go from player to player congratulating the Kilkenny team. I thought it was the most sporting gesture I ever saw on any sports field. She hit the winning score two years later!! A class player in every way.
What a lady, seriously impressive list of achievements, along with her team mates during those years. My daughters watched and followed her and those Cork teams as if they were Cork. Rebels Abu.