Neil Ewing: A huge opportunity for Sligo to get comfortable being uncomfortable

Some trees planted years ago are now bearing these nice fruits. But to be consistently competitive and relevant at senior level, Sligo needs a forest

DANGER MAN: Patrick O Connor of Sligo celebrates after scoring his side's first goal against New York in the Connacht semi-final at Markievicz Park. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Provincial final week. Special, genuinely special.

In 1889 Tipp defeated Cork 0-3 to 0-2 in the first Munster final. In 1901 the inaugural Connacht final saw Mayo defeat Galway 2-4 to 0-3.