Soccer
Mercy College has three teams in the Connacht FAI Schools ‘A’ division – First Year (Under 14), Junior (U15), and Senior (U19).
The school regularly competes in the latter stages of Connacht championships with our senior team narrowly defeated in last year’s Connacht semi-final. The seniors train once per week on a Thursday, with the First and Juniors combined on Mondays. All training sessions take place on our new school astroturf pitch.
Due to increased enrolment and growing participation numbers, we have unlimited sign-up at First Year level (with a large squad for games) to ensure opportunities for all players to develop and enjoy soccer. Many of our students have played for (and continue to represent) Sligo-Leitrim and Sligo Rovers.
Soccer is overseen by three teachers with previous coaching experience and/or FAI certificates who organise fixtures and accompany teams throughout the season. Enjoyment, dedication, skills development and school spirit is paramount to our programme!