The Showgrounds is a stadium in Sligo, which has been home of Sligo Rovers since Rovers were formed in 1928.OverviewThe Showgrounds was leased until 1968 when it was then purchased for Sligo Rovers by a trust foundation representing the people of Sligo. Under the terms of the purchase it can never be mortgaged, sold or used for any commercial purposes other than sport and leisure. The Showgrounds is a 12 acre (49,000 m²) site with the stadium capacity around 5,500 with 4,000 seats.On the 8th of November 1978 Sligo opened their new covered accommodation on the Jinks Avenue in a FAI League Cup ...
