Galway too strong for Roscommon in FBD League final
A strong second half display ensured the Tribe came out on top at the Connacht GAA Air Dome.
A strong second half display ensured the Tribe came out on top at the Connacht GAA Air Dome.
Cathal Cregg retired 16 years after making his Roscommon debut and insists it was never a chore to play at the top level.
Cathal Cregg was the most experienced player on the Roscommon panel.
The Down man said he is looking forward to coaching opportunities closer to home.
Declan Kelly’s side survived a late Roscommon fightback to seal their first title at the U20/U21 grade since 1988.
They’ll play Offaly in the final next Sunday in Croke Park.
Former Roscommon star Frankie Dolan almost joined Westmeath twice during his playing career.
After beating Roscommon, they’ll face Derry in the final next Sunday.
Roscommon are one of 14 teams already out of the championship after two weeks.
5 talking points after Galway’s Connacht SFC semi-final win over Roscommon.
Roscommon’s year is over following the five-point defeat.
The teams go head-to-head in Dr Hyde Park on Sunday.
Both sides finished with 14 men after red cards for Tadhg Morley and Enda Smith.
The Kingdom head to Dr Hyde Park on Sunday.
Plenty to discuss after Dublin opened up their 2021 season with a nine-point win over Roscommon.
The Sky Blues have Mick Galvin in charge for the league campaign.
Shane Curran is the subject of this week’s episode of Laochra Gael.
This year’s Connacht U20 and minor championship draws were made last night.
Donie Shine was the man-of-the-match for Roscommon in the 2010 decider against Sligo.
Cillian O’Connor kicked nine points as James Horan’s side set up a Connacht final meeting with Galway.C
As their counties start out in 2020, Colm O’Neill, Mark Poland, Johnny Doyle and Karol Mannion reflect on a different football championship a decade ago.
Claughaun and Strokestown are the affected clubs.
The draw for the Roscommon SFC was also made tonight.
Ronan Brady took the road less travelled.
The draw will now take place in late December.
The Tribesmen are hoping to retain their crown.
Both goals at Newbridge arrived after half-time.
The Rossies advanced but today’s other semi-final fell foul of Storm Dennis.
The hosts saw Niall Daly dismissed for a second yellow card after just 23 minutes.
The Tribe boss makes seven changes to the team that defeated Mayo last weekend.
Elsewhere Tyrone overcame Down int he Dr McKenna Cup semi-final.
After a series of county final losses, Roscommon champions Padraig Pearses start out in Connacht today.
Elphin’s Aidan Brady has been brought on board as Roscommon’s first commercial director.
A three-point success for Padraig Pearses delivered their first title.
Holders Roscommon look set to face James Horan’s side in the semi-final.
There’s plenty to get stuck into over the next fortnight.
Brian Stack bagged two goals for the Rossies.
Enda Smith captains Roscommon as they start out in the Super 8s today.
Mickey Harte says Tyrone will be appealing all three of his nephew’s black cards.
Galway will face Mayo in next week’s decider.