7 of Sligo's best sporting moments in 2013

The Bit O’Red’s FAI Cup win and more.

1. Liam Reidy and Gerard O’Kelly-Lynch were named on the Nicky Rackard Cup Champions 15 team

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2. Sligo Rovers welcomed Champions League to the Showgrounds for the first time

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3. Sligo footballer Brendan Egan won Dublin and Leinster senior club football medals with St Vincent’s

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4. You made Danny North an honorary Sligo man after his performance at the Aviva Stadium

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5. And although the Bit O’Red couldn’t win a second consecutive Premier Division title, clinching the FAI Cup was nearly as sweet

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6. Sligo won the Connacht junior football championship

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7. Calry/St Joseph’s GAA club won the Connacht junior club hurling championship

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