North West Physiotherapy Sligo 2.46

North West Physiotherapy Sports & Exercise Medicine Clinic is a dynamic clinic
providing excellence in care of clients in the North West since 1988.

Our clients vary from children to the elderly, from sedentary to elite athletes.


Clients can self refer but are also referred by doctors and colleagues. We offer

prompt appointments to assist a quick recovery. Appointments are usually available within 24 hours and we welcome any queries clients may have before making an appointment.
A Chartered Physiotherapist is always available to return calls / give advice on the same day.


Clients will be treated privately by an experienced Chartered Physiotherapist. We aim to Assess, Diagnose, Treat and Rehabilitate our clients to normal function and prevent recurrence of problems.

All our physiotherapists attended university to degree level in physiotherapy and have post-grad education in manipulative therapy, manual therapy, treatment and management of sports injuries and exercise medicine. Our physiotherapists constantly update their skills through continuing education courses in order to provide the best possible treatments for our clients.

Shirley Foley MISCP Dip TCD MCSP MSOM. H.Dip Musculo-Skeletal Medicine
Shirley established the practice in Sligo in 1988 on her return from Dublin having worked in hospitals & private practice for 5 years. Mary Mulvany joined the practice in 1995. The practice moved location in 1996 to Upper Pearse Road, Sligo.

Shirley graduated from T.C.D. in 1979 and is a member of the Irish Society of Orthopaedic Medicine since 1996 and undertook the H.Dip Musculo-Skeletal
Medicine in 2004.
Shirley has over 30 years experience and worked for Athletics Ireland for 20 years 1985 - 2005 with whom she attended 2 Olympic Games, Barcelona and Atlanta. Sligo G.A.A. for 10 years 1990 - 2000 and worked as team physiotherapist to Sligo Rovers '90 - '94. Shirley works as physiotherapist at many charity events most recently ' The 32 Marathon. Shirley also has many sporting interests - athletics, rowing, gaelic, rugby., scuba-diving & sailing and was awarded a Trinicy Pink for rowing and has won National Championships in rowing and fin swimming.
Keen to continue professional development Shirley continues to attend national and international courses to keep up to date with current research and developments.

Shirley specializes in the treatment of musculo-skeletal problems - back and neck problems, sports injuries, biomechanical assessment and supply of bespoke orthotics. She has a special interest in prevention and rehabilitation of injuries,
bone health, osteoporosis, osteopenia and prevention of falls in the elderly.

Mary Mulvany MISCP Dip TCD MCSP , MSOM
Mary Mulvany graduated from Trinity College in 1978 and worked as a Chartered physiotherapist in hospitals and private practice before settling back in Sligo and joining Shirley in the practice in 1994. Throughout her career, Mary has regularly undertaken post graduate studies in musculoskeletal, women's health, orthopaedic and rehabilittative physiotherapy.

In 1996, she qualified as a member of the Irish Society of Orthopaedic Medicine (ISOM). Mary has travelled internationally with Athletics Association of ireland (AAI) as team physiotherapist 2000 - 2006, and has worked as physiotherapist with Sligo GAA, Sligo Rovers, Sligo Tennis Club, Sligo Rugby Club and covered many local and National charity events.

Mary specialises in musculoskeletal problems, back and neck problems, sports injuries, women's health and management of osteoporosis and osteopaenia.

Ray Finan MISCP, BSc. Sports & Exercise Sciences, MSc.Physiotherapy
Ray joined the team at North West Physiotherapy clinic in Oct'2010. Having originally graduated from University of Limerick in 2007 with a BSc in Sports & Exercise Sciences. Ray travelled to Edinburgh to complete his MSc. in Physiotherapy at Queen Margaret University, graduating in 2009.
Upon his return home he began working with GAA and soccer clubs in the locality and set up his own practice, Sligo Sports Science Centre in Feb'10. Since then he has worked with MS Ireland and continues to work in St. Phelim's Nursing Home, Dromahair on a part-time basis. Most recently Ray has accepted a post as club physio with Sligo Rovers FC in the Airtricity League of Ireland. He has a keen interest in sport himself, playing both soccer & gaelic locally as well as participating in many running events, such as The Warriors Run. When not competing Ray attends many sporting events in his capacity as physiotherapist, e.g. The 32 Marathons, The Warriors Run & the Rosses Point Triathlon.

Eager to advance his knowledge & understanding in his chosen field, Ray is currently pursuing a Higher Dip. in Orthopaedic Medicine with the irish Society of Orthopaedic Medicine.


Directions : Driving up Pearse Road we are the 5th house on the left after the lights at Markievicz Park --- big glass porch at front