Sligo defeats Leitrim by 22 points at Markievicz Park

Sligo achieved a significant victory over Leitrim in the Allianz Football League, winning by 22 points with a score of 0-32 to 0-10. The match took place at Markievicz Park. This win ensures Sligo's position in Division Three for 2025. Pat Spillane led Sligo's strong performance, scoring six points. Team captain Niall Murphy added six more points. Cian Lally also shone, contributing five points to the team's total. Sligo was eager for a win, especially since Leitrim had already been relegated and was looking for a morale boost after recent issues. The game started competitively, with both teams level at 0-3 after 12 minutes. However, Sligo quickly took charge, scoring 11 consecutive points to lead 0-14 to 0-3. All six forwards from Sligo got on the scoreboard, with Murphy and Lally combining for stylish points. Leitrim managed to score three points towards the end of the first half, but Sligo maintained a strong lead at halftime, 0-15 to 0-6. In the second half, Sligo continued their dominance, benefiting from favorable wind conditions. They reached 20 points by the 45th minute. Despite multiple chances for goals, they failed to convert. Leitrim scored four points in the second half, all by Riordan O’Rourke. The only two-pointer in the match came from Sligo's Patrick O’Connor. Sligo's lineup included key players like Daniel Lyons, Luke Towey, and Alan McLoughlin. Leitrim's squad featured Tom Prior and Riordan O'Rourke. Alan Coyne from Westmeath was the match referee.