Jessica Farry
@jessicafarry.bsky.social
Sports Editor of The Sligo Champion. League of commentator. Usually whinging.
A sad day
Former France midfielder Payet retires from football reut.rs/4t5FM9a
Former France midfielder Payet retires from football
Former France midfielder Dimitri Payet announced his retirement from professional football on Sunday after a 21-year career.
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March 23, 2026 at 9:15 PM
A sad day
Piece this week with a former Sligo Rovers underage player who now works as a one to one football trainer
The former Sligo Rovers underage player turned one-to-one football trainer, working with the likes of Evan Ferguson and Jake O’Brien
He enjoyed a fine underage football career himself in the Sligo Rovers academy, and now Sligo man Ryan Smith is helping other footballers to stay sharp and improve technically.
m.independent.ie
March 5, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Piece this week with a former Sligo Rovers underage player who now works as a one to one football trainer
A furious John Russell last night
‘It’s not acceptable, too quiet, too nice’ – John Russell scathing in criticism of Sligo Rovers’ ‘terrible performance’
Sligo Rovers manager John Russell slammed his side’s ‘terrible performance’ and accepted Friday’s defeat to Galway United was ‘not good enough’ and ‘not acceptable’.
m.independent.ie
February 28, 2026 at 3:57 PM
A furious John Russell last night
On the train to Dublin, two elderly gentlemen enjoying a rather loud conversation about the royal family.
‘And your man Charles in big bother isn’t he?’
‘Yeah they must have all been in cahoots with that Einstein fella’
‘And your man Charles in big bother isn’t he?’
‘Yeah they must have all been in cahoots with that Einstein fella’
February 26, 2026 at 8:04 AM
On the train to Dublin, two elderly gentlemen enjoying a rather loud conversation about the royal family.
‘And your man Charles in big bother isn’t he?’
‘Yeah they must have all been in cahoots with that Einstein fella’
‘And your man Charles in big bother isn’t he?’
‘Yeah they must have all been in cahoots with that Einstein fella’
John Mahon on leaving Sligo Rovers, ensuring his mind is strong and how he’s now studying psychology
’It was hard to take at the time but it’s a new chapter for me’ – John Mahon flourishing in fresh start at Waterford
Former Sligo Rovers captain John Mahon admits his departure from his hometown club was tough to take at the time, but he believes he can flourish in his fresh start at fellow Premier Division side Wat...
m.independent.ie
February 24, 2026 at 9:55 PM
John Mahon on leaving Sligo Rovers, ensuring his mind is strong and how he’s now studying psychology
Piece from earlier this week with Sligo Rovers’ Head of Academy Conor O’Grady on Owen Elding and what makes him stand out
‘He’s completely dedicated to his profession’ – Owen Elding’s former Sligo Rovers coach says ceiling is high for 19-year-old
Sligo Rovers’ Head of Academy Conor O’Grady hailed 19-year-old Owen Elding as a ‘special talent’ with a ‘football brain’ after the teenager netted his first goal for Hibernian in Saturday's 2-0 win ov...
m.independent.ie
February 21, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Piece from earlier this week with Sligo Rovers’ Head of Academy Conor O’Grady on Owen Elding and what makes him stand out
Reaction from John Russell last night.
Frustrated over no penalty late on, confirms Patton & Esua forced off with injury, Blaney will go for scan.
Also hopeful of getting player/s in before window closes, says a number of deals have fallen through
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Frustrated over no penalty late on, confirms Patton & Esua forced off with injury, Blaney will go for scan.
Also hopeful of getting player/s in before window closes, says a number of deals have fallen through
m.independent.ie/regionals/sl...
Sligo Rovers boss John Russell hits out as side denied ‘stonewall’ penalty after ‘bizarre’ decision to award Waterford one
Sligo Rovers manager John Russell said his side were denied a ‘stonewall’ penalty at the death on Friday night when Will Fitzgerald went down in the Waterford box late on in Friday night’s 0-0 draw at...
m.independent.ie
February 21, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Reaction from John Russell last night.
Frustrated over no penalty late on, confirms Patton & Esua forced off with injury, Blaney will go for scan.
Also hopeful of getting player/s in before window closes, says a number of deals have fallen through
m.independent.ie/regionals/sl...
Frustrated over no penalty late on, confirms Patton & Esua forced off with injury, Blaney will go for scan.
Also hopeful of getting player/s in before window closes, says a number of deals have fallen through
m.independent.ie/regionals/sl...
Winter Olympics really keeps you guessing.
I’m like ‘that was amazing’
Commentator: Not great was it?
I’m like ‘that was amazing’
Commentator: Not great was it?
February 11, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Winter Olympics really keeps you guessing.
I’m like ‘that was amazing’
Commentator: Not great was it?
I’m like ‘that was amazing’
Commentator: Not great was it?
Back for another year, with the most detailed teamsheet in the league.
February 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Back for another year, with the most detailed teamsheet in the league.
Watching MOTD for probably the first time all season because, shock horror, West Ham actually won a game.
Been ignoring Premier League all year, really.
Been ignoring Premier League all year, really.
January 17, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Watching MOTD for probably the first time all season because, shock horror, West Ham actually won a game.
Been ignoring Premier League all year, really.
Been ignoring Premier League all year, really.
Great to be back.
Bit of a mad second half at The Showgrounds last night but thoroughly enjoyable.
Bit of a mad second half at The Showgrounds last night but thoroughly enjoyable.
February 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Great to be back.
Bit of a mad second half at The Showgrounds last night but thoroughly enjoyable.
Bit of a mad second half at The Showgrounds last night but thoroughly enjoyable.
Well that was the most ‘West Ham’ 45 minutes ever.
February 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Well that was the most ‘West Ham’ 45 minutes ever.
My final match of 2024.
Bangor v Ballinamallard.
Great ground with a lovely bar and clubhouse.
Bangor v Ballinamallard.
Great ground with a lovely bar and clubhouse.
December 22, 2024 at 11:07 AM
My final match of 2024.
Bangor v Ballinamallard.
Great ground with a lovely bar and clubhouse.
Bangor v Ballinamallard.
Great ground with a lovely bar and clubhouse.
League of Ireland off-season calls for a trip across the border.
Ballyclare Comrades v Ballinamallard.
Ballyclare Comrades v Ballinamallard.
November 16, 2024 at 7:01 PM
League of Ireland off-season calls for a trip across the border.
Ballyclare Comrades v Ballinamallard.
Ballyclare Comrades v Ballinamallard.