Sligo Rovers unveil €17.3m plan to transform Showgrounds into modern 6,000-seater stadium

The plans include the development of an academy hub for the north-west region

Sligo Rovers have announced plans to undertake a €17.3m redevelopment of their Showgrounds stadium.

The Showgrounds would be transformed into a 6,000-capacity all-seater stadium, with the pitch extended and changed to a hybrid surface, and new floodlights, hospitality spaces, shops, multiple changing rooms, and a gym.