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In pictures: Sligo Rovers celebrate first title win in 35 years

The Bit O’Red’s fans were paid tribute to the club’s achievement at the Showgrounds last night.

THEY MAY HAVE been beaten on the final day of the season but it mattered little for Sligo Rovers fans who turned out in droves at the Showgrounds last night.

6,097 fans crammed into the Bit O’Red’s home ground as Ian Baraclough’s side celebrated a first title since 1977.

In pictures: Sligo Rovers celebrate first title win in 35 years
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  • Sligo celebrate capturing the Airtricity League Premier Division

    Shamrock Rovers fans at Sligo's home ground.
  • Sligo celebrate capturing the Airtricity League Premier Division

    Champions.
  • Sligo celebrate capturing the Airtricity League Premier Division

    A banner is unveiled at the Showgrounds.
  • Sligo celebrate capturing the Airtricity League Premier Division

    Defender Gavin Peers.
  • Sligo celebrate capturing the Airtricity League Premier Division

    John Terry makes an appearance.
  • Sligo celebrate capturing the Airtricity League Premier Division

    Captain Danny Ventre lifts the trophy.
  • Sligo celebrate capturing the Airtricity League Premier Division

    Manager Ian Baraclough.
  • Sligo celebrate capturing the Airtricity League Premier Division

    Sligo players with the trophy.
  • Sligo celebrate capturing the Airtricity League Premier Division

    Joseph Ndo and the Sligo players.

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  • Huge laugh when “Terry” joined in celebrations!

    Oh that pic with Ireland’s number one is actually the Shams fans! Ye weren’t to know!

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  • delighted to see the real rovers won the league. After years seeing Dublin teams win, its nice to see it the west… c’com the bit o’red! May their success be long lived… here’s to a good representation of Irish teams in Europe..

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