Sligo County Board has tonight ratified the appointment of Pat Flanagan as Sligo Senior Football Manager for the coming year. Pat brings a wealth of experience having previously managed at inter county level with Westmeath bringing them from Division 3 to Division 1 of the National league. He also has managed both Clara of Offaly and Tyrellspass of Westmeath to County successes. He has been appointed for one year term which will be reviewed at the end of the season. He will be meeting the players this week in addition to finalising a back room team shortly which forms part of the management of the Sligo under 21 Team.