Raphoe's Zoe McGlynn joins Sligo Rovers for 2024 Premier Division season

Raphoe native Zoe McGlynn has become the latest player to sign for Sligo Rovers ahead of the 2024 League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division season. 

The 25-year-old joins from Sion Swifts in the NIFL where she has impressed alongside her Bit O’Red teammate Kelly Crompton.

McGlynn is the fifth new signing this season alongside Crompton, Muireann Devaney, Kelsey Munroe and Yvonne Hedigan. 

McGlynn started her career with Raphoe where she played for the boys’ team before signing for Lagan Harps. At the age of 16, she signed for Sion Swifts and was also involved in the Republic of Ireland’s U-17 and U-19 squads.  

The Donegal native also featured for the Irish College’s team and enjoyed four years playing college football in the United States. 

“Sligo approached me last season, but I made the decision to stay at Sion Swifts for another season,” McGlynn said. 

“I had a few other offers but decided going with Sligo was the right move for me. 

“I played most my earlier years of football in Donegal before I started playing senior football around the age of 16 with Sion Swifts in the NIFL so I think that senior level experience carries with me. 

“I’ve been involved in many cups and big games with Sion so the aspiration to do well and achieve team goals has always been in me.  

“I think I can bring high intensity and experience. I love being involved in the game as much as possible. I’m hoping to get on the assist and score sheet as much as possible to help the team improve from where they were last season. 

“I’m excited for the new challenge that comes with moving to a new team and into a different league.”