Burke relieved as Rossies overcome understrength Monaghan

Shane Cunnane's goal, after challenging the keeper, was the buffer the home side needed at Dr Hyde Park

AWAY: Roscommon's Eoin McCormack clears possession under pressure from Andrew Woods of Monaghan at Dr Hyde Park.  Pic: Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

Allianz FL Division 1: Roscommon 1-16 Monaghan 0-7.

Davy Burke highlighted the importance of a big win against Monaghan for the confidence of his players, a result that lifted Roscommon off the bottom of the Division One table.