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Replying To tommyc:  "Boyle very disappointing. Smith had a chance in normal time to kill the game from 21 yards , fluffed his shot into the Pearses keepers hands . Pearses break up the field for equaliser and the rest is history. The language and antics of the Boyle manager was shocking again. Pearses back on track and can't see them losing to Faithleachs. Clann were workmanlike and will test Brigids. There has to be some hunger in Clann after some barren years and nothing like a Brigids jersey to get them going . Brigids still strong favourites though"
What was "The language and antics of the Boyle manager was shocking again."?
I missed that, although I'm not surprised considering the individual in question.
What were the antics and what was said? And to whom?

Yvrjd (Galway) - Posts: 19 - 21/09/2025 21:32:41    2636982

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Replying To Gaa_lover:  "Was Glaveys win against Brigids not them backing up their semi final place last year?

Pearses the defending champions probably loved all the talk about Brigids but they showed at the weekend they are far from unbeatable."
Think you were getting a bit too excited oflver Glaveys beating Brigids in meaningless game.

sourmilk93 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1249 - 22/09/2025 10:37:54    2637018

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Replying To sourmilk93:  "Think you were getting a bit too excited oflver Glaveys beating Brigids in meaningless game."
Still reached the semi-final last year and were a kick of a ball from doing so again which isn't bad for a fairy unfancied team.

Brigid's are beatable but not the way Roscommon Gaels chose to play against them, the defending champions are still there and will be less written off now after taking out a very fancied Boyle.

Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3768 - 22/09/2025 13:30:31    2637053

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They'll beat clann by about 12 then they'll beat pearses by about 8

Michaelbeag (Roscommon) - Posts: 29 - 22/09/2025 14:32:56    2637069

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Replying To Michaelbeag:  "They'll beat clann by about 12 then they'll beat pearses by about 8"
Out of interest why do some Roscommon people such as this post show a lack of respect to Padraig Pearses? It's not like they haven't earned respect with winning a few County titles and won Connacht in recent years. I was in attendance to see them deservedly take out the best in Galway recently also.

Should it be a Brigids v Pearses final it will likely be a fine margin contest and the winner a strong challenger to win Connacht.

Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 582 - 22/09/2025 15:39:54    2637086

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Replying To Drax_the_destroyer:  "Out of interest why do some Roscommon people such as this post show a lack of respect to Padraig Pearses? It's not like they haven't earned respect with winning a few County titles and won Connacht in recent years. I was in attendance to see them deservedly take out the best in Galway recently also.

Should it be a Brigids v Pearses final it will likely be a fine margin contest and the winner a strong challenger to win Connacht."
Not firing on all cylinders yet but think Brigids would much rather have played Boyle in the final than Pearses.

RossieFan1980 (Roscommon) - Posts: 4 - 22/09/2025 16:05:39    2637092

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Replying To RossieFan1980:  "Not firing on all cylinders yet but think Brigids would much rather have played Boyle in the final than Pearses."
Absolutely, still don't think Brigids would beat Boyle by 8 either.

Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 582 - 22/09/2025 16:30:39    2637098

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Replying To Drax_the_destroyer:  "Out of interest why do some Roscommon people such as this post show a lack of respect to Padraig Pearses? It's not like they haven't earned respect with winning a few County titles and won Connacht in recent years. I was in attendance to see them deservedly take out the best in Galway recently also.

Should it be a Brigids v Pearses final it will likely be a fine margin contest and the winner a strong challenger to win Connacht."
Its an opinion same as what is put up for predict scores and margins on many of the county and club games.
In my opinion these are the scores i think they will win by I probably will be wrong.
I am basing it on I believe after watching them on Friday night they on a decent pitch will score 2 19 and more against the the teams remaining and i believe neither will get more than 1 15
I base this on them getting 1 18 against what was a poor gaels team but definsively 1 to 9 as good and a lot better than some of the 3 remaining semifinalists.
That is my opinion could and probably will be wrong but there you go.

Michaelbeag (Roscommon) - Posts: 29 - 23/09/2025 11:36:21    2637173

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Replying To Michaelbeag:  "Its an opinion same as what is put up for predict scores and margins on many of the county and club games.
In my opinion these are the scores i think they will win by I probably will be wrong.
I am basing it on I believe after watching them on Friday night they on a decent pitch will score 2 19 and more against the the teams remaining and i believe neither will get more than 1 15
I base this on them getting 1 18 against what was a poor gaels team but definsively 1 to 9 as good and a lot better than some of the 3 remaining semifinalists.
That is my opinion could and probably will be wrong but there you go."
Big weekend of football coming up 4th/5th October.
I see access to hurling Final is Athlone Road side only. Is there work going on or is it just to reduce need for stewards and gate people?

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 151 - 24/09/2025 11:40:31    2637286

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Replying To Seanfan:  "Big weekend of football coming up 4th/5th October.
I see access to hurling Final is Athlone Road side only. Is there work going on or is it just to reduce need for stewards and gate people?"
What will the expected attendance be? Under 1000 or more?

sourmilk93 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1249 - 24/09/2025 14:07:26    2637309

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Replying To Seanfan:  "Big weekend of football coming up 4th/5th October.
I see access to hurling Final is Athlone Road side only. Is there work going on or is it just to reduce need for stewards and gate people?"
The latter.

Interesting the county board opted against hosting the senior semi-finals in Hyde Park.

Brigid's I expect to go on to win County title now. Like any good team they learnt a lot from that defeat against Glaveys. Ben O'Carroll has found his form again and while it would be foolish to write off the defending champions Pearses it's been a real struggle to retain the county title in recent years due to the competitive nature of out Premier championship.

In the Intermediate championship Strokestown laid down a marker at weekend without Shane McGinley who was out with a hamstring injury, finalists last year and now looking to go one better. Fuerty should ask a few questions of them before that.

Michaels progress has caught the eye the Henry brothers are in top form but Éire Og probably a bridge to far for them? Conor Cox certainly enjoying the new rules with 0-47 to his name in 4 games. Will he carry on with Roscommon for another year?

Croans remain the strong favourites for the Junior championship it was poor how they allowed themselves to drop down will be worse if they don't bounce straight back.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4178 - 24/09/2025 15:46:35    2637322

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Replying To RossieFan1980:  "Not firing on all cylinders yet but think Brigids would much rather have played Boyle in the final than Pearses."
Paul Carey & Declan Kenny prob been the best 2 players in Roscommon the past 2 years surely will start this year.

Huge difference in Brigids playing style between Glaveys and Gaels games. Went from slow play and no pressure to really fast attack and tackling higher but if they don't show up again clann could catch them too.

Pearses are battled hardened and have gone to the well a few times now and will want to avoid it again with faithleachs to be ready for the final.

rossie4sam (Roscommon) - Posts: 36 - 24/09/2025 19:25:05    2637340

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I see we're on the win a home trail again.
I hope they get a decent sum from it but I fear that market has run out of road.

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 151 - 26/09/2025 15:36:50    2637563

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Replying To Seanfan:  "I see we're on the win a home trail again.
I hope they get a decent sum from it but I fear that market has run out of road."
Wasn't the same energy or interest in the Kildare home as was for the previous draws for homes in Dublin,London. Then again 20 euro a ticket this time should be more appealing than a set 100 euro price. Best of luck to club rossie in their latest fundraising effort.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4178 - 26/09/2025 17:31:52    2637583

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Replying To The_analyser:  "Wasn't the same energy or interest in the Kildare home as was for the previous draws for homes in Dublin,London. Then again 20 euro a ticket this time should be more appealing than a set 100 euro price. Best of luck to club rossie in their latest fundraising effort."
I appreciate the enormous costs involved in the centre of excellence but how much more do they need. Have they not got a substantial grant and fundraising for the past ten years. It mightn't be a bad idea to start the bloody thing and progress it over a period of time like Bekan.

Ros2013 (Roscommon) - Posts: 565 - 26/09/2025 18:01:00    2637586

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The term of appointment is three years, with the option of a further two years following a review.

Brian, a native of Athenry, enjoyed an outstanding playing career. With his club, he won eight senior county titles and three All-Ireland club medals, scoring four points in the 2000 All-Ireland Final. He also secured county titles at every underage grade and represented Galway at both minor and U21 level.

As a manager, Brian led the Westmeath senior and U21 teams from 2011 to 2014, achieving many notable results. Among these was a narrow, one-point defeat to Dublin in the U21 Championship. He left Westmeath hurling in a very strong position. Brian also managed a Galway U21 team that reached an All-Ireland Final, as well as two Galway minor teams that went on to win All-Ireland titles.

Brian brings with him a wealth of experience. His backroom team will include Kieran Callan (Ardrahan), Keith Daniels (Loughrea), Damian Lohan (Four Roads), and Kieran Farrell (Oran). The strength and conditioning coach will be Mike Frawley. Other roles will remain unchanged or will be confirmed by Brian at a later date.

rossie4sam (Roscommon) - Posts: 36 - 26/09/2025 19:19:34    2637591

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How come we get the full management team with the hurling and nothing with the football?

rossie4sam (Roscommon) - Posts: 36 - 26/09/2025 19:21:16    2637592

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Four Roads probably will have too much for Oran tomorrow. Although wouldn't be surprised if Oran rattle them, the fact that it's in the Hyde means advantage Four Roads.

On the face of it the new county hurling manager has a good CV. His previous roles involve working in county's where hurling has much bigger clout than in Roscommon so that will be a challenge for him.

FullOfPorter (Roscommon) - Posts: 398 - 27/09/2025 09:05:37    2637614

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Replying To rossie4sam:  "The term of appointment is three years, with the option of a further two years following a review.

Brian, a native of Athenry, enjoyed an outstanding playing career. With his club, he won eight senior county titles and three All-Ireland club medals, scoring four points in the 2000 All-Ireland Final. He also secured county titles at every underage grade and represented Galway at both minor and U21 level.

As a manager, Brian led the Westmeath senior and U21 teams from 2011 to 2014, achieving many notable results. Among these was a narrow, one-point defeat to Dublin in the U21 Championship. He left Westmeath hurling in a very strong position. Brian also managed a Galway U21 team that reached an All-Ireland Final, as well as two Galway minor teams that went on to win All-Ireland titles.

Brian brings with him a wealth of experience. His backroom team will include Kieran Callan (Ardrahan), Keith Daniels (Loughrea), Damian Lohan (Four Roads), and Kieran Farrell (Oran). The strength and conditioning coach will be Mike Frawley. Other roles will remain unchanged or will be confirmed by Brian at a later date."
Seems like a good appointment. I wonder will he be able to entice more players from the clubs to join the Senior panel next year? A very poor representation from some clubs last year, particularly Tremane and Dominics. How many outside players can he call in after going up to Christy Ring next year? Be great to see the hurlers progressing.

moros (Roscommon) - Posts: 1172 - 27/09/2025 19:02:00    2637662

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Four roads champions again, competitive 1st half as they led 0-10 to 0-8. Oran best hope of causing upset was doing all they could from conceding goals yet conceded two in 5 minutes and was contest basically won at that stage and in the end they ran out nine point winners.

Best of luck to Four Roads in the Connnacht championship.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4178 - 28/09/2025 15:50:08    2637711

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