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Was it a tactic or are Galway too afraid to kick the ball?

Bloomsday, celebrated yesterday, is a commemoration and celebration of the life of Irish writer James Joyce. The president of Ireland honoured the great writer with a garden party in the Áras yesterday.

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Flynn not deterred by sentiment in third title bid

Tomorrow, at Pearse Stadium, Galway midfielder Tom Flynn will hope to pocket a third Connacht SFC medal in four years, having started the previous two final victories.

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Coady: Carlow not looking for more, just the same

Carlow hurler Paul Coady says his team have not been treated as equals in the Liam MacCarthy Cup, and a Championship restructure should keep them in the competition.

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Three changes for Roscommon as teams named for Connacht final

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Rossies can’t rely on luck again, says Devaney

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Opportunity lost for Rossies as Dublin deliver yet again

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

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

Roscommon make two changes for Super 8s opener against Tyrone

Roscommon manager Kevin McStay has made two changes for their Super 8s match against Tyrone on Saturday evening.

Thu, 12 Jul, 2018

Patience proves a virtue for Galway

This is a huge step forward for Shane and for Galway’s chances in the Super 8s, writes John Divilly.

Mon, 18 Jun, 2018

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

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

Conor Devaney ‘has no idea’ why Roscommon dominate Cavan

Roscommon captain Conor Devaney admits it’s hard to make sense of their long-standing dominance of Cavan.

Wed, 28 Mar, 2018

McCarthy confident Cork ‘in a good place’

Roscommon 0-17 Cork 1-11: Roscommon promoted, Cork safe. Well, as good as. Cork dropping to Division 3 can only materialise if Meath draw against Louth next weekend and Down overcome Tipp by at least 13 points. Those are two sizeable ifs.

Mon, 26 Mar, 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

Roscommon’s performance was shocking, laments Kevin McStay

Roscommon 0-7 Down 0-12: Roscommon manager Kevin McStay labelled his side’s performance as “shocking” as the Rossies’ promotion bid suffered a setback against Down at a bitterly cold Dr Hyde Park.

Mon, 12 Feb, 2018

John Fogarty's August All-Stars

David Clarke (Mayo)

Thu, 10 Aug, 2017

Roscommon make it a family affair

Big weekend for the Murtagh household. Well, bigger weekend than usual.

Sat, 08 Jul, 2017

Roscommon set up Connacht final clash with Galway

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

Sun, 18 Jun, 2017

Roscommon finally get chance to shine against Leitrim

Connacht SFC semi-final: Roscommon v Leitrim, 3.30pm ... First in last year. Last in this year.

Sun, 18 Jun, 2017

Stephen Rochford relishing Mayo’s return to Croke Park

Mayo 1-19 Roscommon 0-14: Time will tell just how much anybody learned about the long-term prospects of either of these teams based on how this Connacht derby unfolded in Castlebar on Saturday night.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2017

McHugh pounces to snatch victory for Donegal

Allianz FL Division 1

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

Rampant Roscommon helped by Leitrim’s ‘self-destruction’

Roscommon 1-21 Leitrim 0-11: IT is hard to believe that Leitrim have never beaten Roscommon at Páirc Sean Mac Diarmada in the championship. But given the gulf between them yesterday, maybe it’s not so hard.

Mon, 23 May, 2016

Jim Gavin disappointed for fans caught out by fixture farce

Dublin 1-13 Roscommon 1-12: Jim Gavin expressed disappointment for the Dublin fans who had to alter their travel arrangements for their side’s narrow win over Roscommon at Carrick-on-Shannon.

Mon, 04 Apr, 2016

Roscommon v Dublin - Allianz Football League Division 1 Round 7

Dublin seal one-point win over Roscommon

Ciaran Murtagh missed a late free as the reigning All-Ireland champions Dublin made it seven from seven in the Allianz League Division 1 by the minimum against Roscommon in Carrick-on-Shannon

Sun, 03 Apr, 2016

Fergal O’Donnell targets one more win for high-flying Roscommon

Roscommon 1-12 Down 0-6: Three wins earned outside of the county boundaries have Roscommon riding high in Division 1 of the Allianz Football League, but manager Fergal O’Donnell is refusing to proclaim their 2017 top flight status just yet.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

Roscommon rout leaves Cork red-faced

Roscommon 4-25 Cork 3-10: Fergal O’Donnell has been involved in his fair share of one-sided encounters; Roscommon’s 11-point hammering at the hands of Mayo in the 1999 Connacht championship springs to mind, even fresher are the scars of the 3-18 to 0-7 rout by the same opposition 10 years later.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Post-primary GAA previews

Corn Uí Mhuirí (Munster PPS U18½ AFC) semi-finals

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

Good Counsel beat Marist College thanks to Darragh Joyce goal

Good Counsel, New Ross 1-11 Marist College, Athlone 2-5

Mon, 19 Jan, 2015

IT Sligo deny Mayo victory

Mayo were held to a draw by IT Sligo in the FBD League today, while Leitrim, Sligo and Roscommon recorded wins.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2014

Red Hands escape Rossies' ambush

Roscommon 1-7 Tyrone 0-12

Sat, 06 Jul, 2013

Mayo and Roscommon name teams for semi-final

Richie Feeney has replaced the injured Cillian O'Connor in the Mayo attack for Sunday's Connacht SFC semi-final against Roscommon in Castlebar (throw-in 4pm).

Thu, 13 Jun, 2013

Impressive Rossies outclass Saffrons

Roscommon 0-11 Antrim 1-06

Mon, 18 Mar, 2013

Evans hits out at ‘terrible’ decisions

Roscommon 0-12 Meath 2-11

Mon, 11 Mar, 2013

Rossies on road to redemption

Of all the misfits, they were first to be flung unmercifully on to the scrapheap of the qualifiers.

Sat, 30 Jun, 2012

Clear cut victory for Roscommon

Roscommon could afford to hit 12 wides and still gain a comfortable win over Antrim at Hyde Park yesterday.

Mon, 12 Mar, 2012

Football League Division 3 round-up

Longford are unbeaten, while Cavan, Wexford and Roscommon also claimed victories following the round 4 action in Football League Division 3 this afternoon.

Sun, 11 Mar, 2012

Tyrone ease past Roscommon to set up clash with Dublin

Tyrone 3-19 Roscommon 1-14

Sat, 30 Jul, 2011

Expect Rossies to rise to the challenge

LET’S say it as it is.

Sat, 16 Jul, 2011

Roscommon unchanged for Connacht final

Roscommon will field an unchanged team when they battle it out with Mayo in Sunday's Connacht SFC final.

Wed, 13 Jul, 2011

O’Donnell’s joy as Rossies in

CHAMPIONS Roscommon eased to another Connacht final after crushing lacklustre Leitrim in this one- sided affair at Páirc Sean Mac Diarmada in Carrick-on-Shannon yesterday.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2011

Rossies into final with comfortable win over Leitrim

Leitrim 0-06 Roscommon 2-12

Sun, 12 Jun, 2011

Roscommon rejig team for Wexford trip

Roscommon manager Fergal O'Donnell has made seven changes to his side to take on Wexford in today's All-Ireland SFC second round qualifier against Wexford at Wexford Park.

Sat, 11 Jul, 2009

Roscommon defeat dogged Leitrim

Leitrim 2-9 Roscommon 2-13

Sun, 31 May, 2009

Roscommon overcome Offaly

Roscommon 0-16 Offaly 0-07

Sun, 01 Feb, 2009

Donegal and Roscommon reveal team selections

Stephen Griffin is the surprise inclusion in the Donegal side for tomorrow's GAA All-Ireland SFC first round qualifier encounter with Roscommon at Ballybofey, throw-in 5pm.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2008

New look Rossies ready for Galway

ROSCOMMON manager Michael Ryan gives championship debuts to three players for Sunday’s Connacht SFC clash with Galway in Pearse Stadium.

Thu, 15 May, 2008

Three to debut for Roscommon

Mark O'Carroll, Senan Kilbride and Conor Devaney will make their championship debuts for Roscommon in Sunday's Connacht SFC quarter-final clash with Galway (Pearse Stadium, throw-in 4pm).

Wed, 14 May, 2008

Monaghan thrash Roscommon by 10 points

MONAGHAN 1-18 ROSCOMMON 1-8

Sun, 03 Feb, 2008

Dolan returns to guide Roscommon to victory

Frankie Dolan's long-awaited inter-county return failed to inspire Roscommon to victory in their Connacht FBD League clash with Mayo at Ballinlough this afternoon.

Sun, 20 Jan, 2008

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