Eamonn Fitzmaurice expects Roscommon to build on their Connacht SFC triumph.

The Rossies landed their first Nestor Cup on home soil in 25 years with a thrilling comeback win over Galway on Sunday and Fitzmaurice isn’t ruling them out of the All-Ireland equation.

"I think the last one they won was in 2019 and they didn't quite push on into the All-Ireland series afterwards,” the former Kerry manager and captain said on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland.

"I think the difference this year is they're coming off a very strong league, whereas some of the other times when they won Connacht, it was coming off a relegation.

"They have a hugely strong squad, they're playing with massive confidence, their minors and U20s are flying at the moment as well so there must be a great buzz in the county.

"I'd give them every chance. Their next game is at home, against Tyrone in the Hyde.

"They'll be looking to build on the momentum from Connacht. They've been consistent throughout the season and that's a good place to be for them. They've been one of the stories of the season.”

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