McStay confident Rossies can thrive in top division

Results in Ballybofey and Dr Hyde Park meant Sunday was something of a red-letter day for Connacht football, three counties from the province securing Division 1 status for 2019.

Kevin McLoughlin’s late equaliser against Donegal saw Mayo avoid relegation from the top-tier, while Roscommon’s three-point win at home to Cork meant a swift return to Division 1 for Kevin McStay’s charges.

“Brilliant for Connacht,” was McStay’s response when hearing that Roscommon will be greeted by neighbours Galway and Mayo next spring.