Another Mayo native signs up for Sligo Rovers WNL team

Mayo native Amy Roddy has signed up again with Sligo Rovers for the new SSE Airtricity Women’s National League season.

The 31-year-old, who hails from Ballina, was a consistent performer for Rovers in 2022, mostly as a central defender.

Amy came through the ranks at local side Ballina Town at underage level, moving up to the senior team where they enjoyed great success, winning county and national titles – including the WFAI Intermediate Cup.

She represented Connacht and Mayo in representative teams throughout the years and made the move to The Showgrounds before the start of the 2022 season.

Roddy, who runs her own personal training and online coaching business, previously played football with ATU Sligo during her four years there, winning numerous titles.

Manager Steve Feeney said he is delighted to have Roddy back on board this season. He told the club website: “Amy has had a brilliant first season with us at the club here. She was a key part of some of our good performances which lead to us picking up some valuable points.”

Amy and the rest of her Rovers team-mates return to pre-season training this week ahead of a seven-week training programme before the start of the 2023 season, which begins at The Showgrounds against Shamrock Rovers on March 4.

The Ballina native is happy to be back for the new season. She said: ”I’m delighted to re-sign for Rovers for the 2023 season. Last season was a massive learning curve for us but we showed that we can compete at this level.

”Steve and the management team have created a brilliant environment for us so I’m delighted to be part of it again this year and can’t wait to get back.”