Strokestown and Boyle set up novel Roscommon decider

There were hard-fought wins for the pair in the Dr Hyde Park semis

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After seven consecutive seasons where the Roscommon senior football final was contested by any two out of the four powerhouse clubs in the south of the county – Pádraig Pearses, Clann na nGael, Roscommon Gaels and St. Brigid’s – a novel pairing has been lined up for this year’s decider in a fortnight’s time, following hard-fought wins for Strokestown and Boyle yesterday afternoon at Dr Hyde Park.

First into action was Strokestown against Roscommon Gaels, conquerors of Connacht champions Pádraig Pearses in the previous round. Despite playing into the wind, the East Roscommon town took a firm grip of proceedings at midfield and thanks to a goal from teenager centre-back Colm Neary, they led by 1-5 to 0-6 at half-time.