Colin Feehily appointed new Chief Executive of Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers have confirmed the appointment of Colin Feehily as their new Chief Executive.

Feehily has been promoted to boardroom level at the club after being involved with the club heavily over the past seven years.

The former club kitman has volunteered at the club working on logistics and retail management previously.

“I’m thrilled to be appointed today,” the recently appointed CEO said.  

“I know many supporters will know me and my passion for the club and I can promise you my commitment to the role will be enormous. 

“The management committee has been very supportive, and my duty is to them, with a goal to make the club function in the most professional and advanced manner it can.

“There is a brilliant team in The Showgrounds to work with and I’m excited and honoured to take on the role.”

Chairman Martin Heraghty added; “Colin has been an integral part of the club for seven seasons and in that period has become a major asset to us. 

“As time passed it was very clear he would be much more suited to a permanent role in the running of the club.

“His application, attention to detail, ingenuity and ability to modernise all of what we do has stood out. Throughout this year he has been part of high-level workings of the club with a view to this appointment. We have already seen benefits of that.



“The management committee continue to work tirelessly on the running of the club. As pointed out in the Strategic Plan, it was imperative to appoint a CEO, subject to funding, to improve the daily management of the club. 

“We believe Colin will flourish in the role. He possesses all the attributes needed and we hope all the stakeholders support him in this new position.”