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Galway's maintain final hopes with defeat of Roscommon

Danny Cummins blasted a first-half goal as Galway eased their way to key victory over Roscommon in their bid to reach consecutive league finals.

Sat, 16 Mar, 2019

Dublin's late surge rocks Roscommon

Goals from Con O’Callaghan and Dean Rock enabled Dublin to maintain their push for a berth in this year’s league final after overcoming a spirited Roscommon challenge in wet conditions at Dr. Hyde Park.

Sun, 03 Mar, 2019

Boss hails Rossies courage

Anthony Cunningham hailed his side’s courage and heart as the 2017 Connacht champions surprised Monaghan at Dr Hyde Park.

Mon, 04 Feb, 2019

Galway crowned Connacht champs for second time in three years

With Shane Walsh in top form, Galway survived a rocky opening half to storm past Roscommon and claim a second Conancht title of Kevin Walsh’s tenure.

Sun, 17 Jun, 2018

Leitrim v Roscommon - Connacht GAA Football Senior Championship semi-final

Roscommon boss Kevin McStay digs heels in over Hyde Park for final

Leitrim 0-10 Roscommon 0-24

Mon, 28 May, 2018

Rossies banish demons of last Croke Park outing

On their previous visit to Croke Park, the Roscommon footballers conceded four goals during a 22-point humiliation.

Mon, 02 Apr, 2018

Kevin McStay hails Roscommon’s never-say-die attitude against Cavan

Roscommon 0-15 - Cavan 0-13: Kevin McStay hailed his side’s never-say-die attitude as a late rally, inspired by Ciaráin Murtagh, yielded a precious win against previously unbeaten Cavan.

Mon, 19 Mar, 2018

Waterford boss Tom McGlinchey handed eight-week ban

Waterford manager Tom McGlinchey has received an eight-week sideline ban after he chose not to contest the proposed suspension last night.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2018

Roscommon set up Connacht final clash with Galway

Leitrim couldn’t live with the tempo of the Rossies.

Sun, 18 Jun, 2017

Clare v Roscommon - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship - Round 4A

Roscommon disappoint as Clare's footballers make history

Clare made a little bit of history in Salthill this afternoon.

Sat, 23 Jul, 2016

Roscommon take time to get it right

Roscommon 4-16 Sligo 2-13: The shocked look on the faces of the Roscommon supporters, who made up most of the 8,338 attendance at Hyde Park, at half-time told its own story. They were watching a nightmare from this time last year unfolding in front of them, history repeating itself in front of their eyes.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2016

Roscommon squeeze through by a single point at the last against impressive New York

The wait for a fairytale goes on. But oh how close New York came to making history in the Bronx last night.

Mon, 02 May, 2016

Stephen Coen and Fionan Duffy celebrate after the game 2/4/2016

Mayo’s smash and grab win stuns Roscommon U21s

Mayo 1-11 Roscommon 1-10: This was the sort of finish that Mayo have been victims off down through the years.

Mon, 04 Apr, 2016

Holders Roscommon keep battling Galway at bay

Roscommon 1-16 Galway 2-10: Defending Connacht U21 champions Roscommon kept a late Galway comeback at bay to deservedly set up a provincial semi-final against Sligo.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Galway heading for sun after Armagh encounter

Galway may be heading for Armagh on Sunday, but on Monday, they will be going to the sun and a five-day warm weather training camp.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2016

Patrick McBrearty inspires 14-man UUJ to victory over Garda College

UUJ 2-14 Garda College 0-11: Donegal’s Patrick McBrearty scored 1-4 in the opening 10 minutes to make life comfortable for 2016 Sigerson Cup hosts Jordanstown against Garda College yesterday.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

Garda College power past Cork IT challenge

Garda College 1-13 Cork IT 0-8: Forceful opening spells in both halves propelled the Garda College past the challenge of Cork IT and into the first round proper of the Sigerson Cup.

Thu, 28 Jan, 2016

‘Under-rated’ Tyrone dig deep to book Premier date

Tyrone 0-17 Roscommon 0-12: TYRONE showed pace, power and panache when overcoming last year’s beaten finalists, Roscommon, in Saturday’s EirGrid All-Ireland U-21 semi-final at Sligo’s Markievicz Park.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2015

Tyrone hold off Roscommon surge to progress to U21 Football final

Tyrone reached their first All-Ireland U21 Football Championship final since 2003 with a hard-working win over Roscommon, embroidered by the grace of ace finisher Lee Brennan.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2015

Roscommon u21s rule the roost in Connacht

Roscommon 3-14 Galway 3-11: The new president of the Connacht Council, Mick Rock, hit the nail on the head when he said that if there was any truth in recent reports about Gaelic football being dead, it was appropriate the resurrection should take place over the Easter weekend.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2015

Roscommon eyeing up promotion after comeback win against Meath

Roscommon 2-10 Meath 0-14

Mon, 23 Mar, 2015

Roscommon cruise to final as Sligo challenge falls short

Roscommon 6-18 Sligo 0-12: Reigning Connacht U21 champions Roscommon enjoyed a goal feast as they accounted for Sligo by a whopping 24 points at Kiltoom.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2015

John Evans beaming as Roscommon players respond to ‘kick in the backside’

Kildare 2-12, Roscommon 0-24:

Mon, 16 Mar, 2015

Hard work finally rewarded as Tomás Ó Flatharta’s Laois off the mark

Laois 2-17, Roscommon 0-16: Tomás Ó Flatharta felt that there was a good performance coming from Laois, and they certainly impressed when recording their first victory of this year’s league campaign.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Hard work finally rewarded as Tomás Ó Flatharta’s Laois off the mark

Laois 2-17, Roscommon 0-16:

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Roscommon claim points away at Down

Allianz FL Division 2 Round 2: Down 1-11 Roscommon 1-15: An impressive away victory in Pairc Esler on Saturday night is further proof that Roscommon will be "no pushovers" this year, according to manager John Evans.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2015

O’Dea’s joy as GMIT progress

GMIT 0-14 Dublin IT 1-9

Thu, 29 Jan, 2015

Dublin IT forced to battle over IT Carlow

Dublin IT 1-12 IT Carlow 1-09: DIT had to work hard to see off the persistent challenge of IT Carlow before emerging three-point winners in this O’Byrne Cup tie at the IT Carlow grounds yesterday.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2015

John Evans praises NUIG resolve

NUI Galway 0-10 Roscommon 0-09: Roscommon manager John Evans felt NUI Galway showed more resolve as the Galway students edged a tempestuous affair at Ballyforan.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2015