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That was a huge win for Pearses considering the group they're in and the injuries. It's looking a bit ominous for Gaels now, Boyle and Clann to come.

Great to see Ben back in great form, the break from County served him well and playing league was huge benefit. Hopefully that continues. He would be a great addition to the full forward line next year. Hopefully Shane Cunnanes injury not too bad either.

Big score for Oran, their starts are never the problem. It's can they carry that through into later games.

FullOfPorter (Roscommon) - Posts: 561 - 02/08/2026 10:57:46    2688439

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Replying To letsgetgoing:  "A couple of recent posts would tend to indicate that Roscommon are not ambitious enough. However Roscommon are one of the most ambitious GAA counties in Ireland. Look at the team Mark Dowd assembled last year. Jason Sherlock was a coach to probably the best team of all time and no doubt learned a huge amount from Jim Galvin, Pat Gilroy etc over the years. Mickey Comerford our S&C coach was head of sports performance with the Kilkenny hurling team when they won several All Irelands. Diarmuid Murtagh, Enda Smith etc sincerely believe that they will win a senior All Ireland with Roscommon. However we have to be realistic also. Roscommon were 150/1 at the start of the year to win an All Ireland, they are down to 20/1 for next year which shows a vast improvement and shows we have a chance if we perform.

Serious ambition can also be seen at county board level:
* Major fund raising over the years by Club Rossie.
* Comprehensive development of Hyde Park.
* Site selected and major funding achieved for the Centre of Excellence.

Our ambitions have also being fully/partially achieved on the football pitch.
* Senior/ Under 20/Minor Connacht champions
* Ladies teams appearing in three All Ireland Finals.

We have to get the balance right. It has been a great year for Roscommon GAA teams. Hopefully it will continue in Croke Park tomorrow and next year.

Watched the Brigid's game on clubber yesterday and great to see Ben O Carroll, Conor Hand, and Darragh Heneghan in form. Niall Heneghan (last year under 20) was impressive at midfield and could be a serious option for the seniors this year. Hopefully a few more of the under 20 team will also step up and give Mark O'Dowd food for thought."
I agree with a lot of that and I think the current management team are very ambitious, as you say reflected in the backroom team they've put together, I believe they want to drive us on to another level. i think there has been a lack of it in the past or at least a serious lack of confidence in taking on good teams outside the province along with a serious issue anytime we are made favourites. We've been producing very good players from underage for nearly all of the noughties and it's such a shame the likes of Ciaran Murtagh, Donie Smith, Cathal Cregg never experienced a knock out win in Croke Park. Absolutely those lads had ambitions, can't remember which ex player said in a podcast that there were others in the panels that were just happy to say they were playing county.

Hopefully the ladies put in a serious performance now.

FullOfPorter (Roscommon) - Posts: 561 - 02/08/2026 13:36:07    2688448

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Congrats to the Roscommon ladies team. Hopefully the Galway girls can follow suit.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 12230 - 02/08/2026 15:12:38    2688453

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Congratulations to the ladies. Showing how it should be doe. There won't be a child fed in Roscommon for the rest of the week

Rossieforever (Roscommon) - Posts: 137 - 02/08/2026 15:30:25    2688456

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Replying To FullOfPorter:  "I agree with a lot of that and I think the current management team are very ambitious, as you say reflected in the backroom team they've put together, I believe they want to drive us on to another level. i think there has been a lack of it in the past or at least a serious lack of confidence in taking on good teams outside the province along with a serious issue anytime we are made favourites. We've been producing very good players from underage for nearly all of the noughties and it's such a shame the likes of Ciaran Murtagh, Donie Smith, Cathal Cregg never experienced a knock out win in Croke Park. Absolutely those lads had ambitions, can't remember which ex player said in a podcast that there were others in the panels that were just happy to say they were playing county.

Hopefully the ladies put in a serious performance now."
Brilliant stuff by the girls controlled that final from start to finish. The talent and skill on display was superb. Should be great celebrations tonight and looking forward to see them in senior action in 2027.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4451 - 02/08/2026 15:46:52    2688459

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Replying To Rossieforever:  "Congratulations to the ladies. Showing how it should be doe. There won't be a child fed in Roscommon for the rest of the week"
Great performance from the Ladies. Never let Fermanagh in to the game.

endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2778 - 02/08/2026 15:52:59    2688461

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Congratulations to the intermediate ladies on their All Ireland win. Fantastic first half performance. Second All Ireland for the Roscommon ladies in three weeks. Well done to all involved : players, management team, clubs, families etc.

letsgetgoing (Roscommon) - Posts: 941 - 02/08/2026 15:53:12    2688462

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Replying To The_analyser:  "Brilliant stuff by the girls controlled that final from start to finish. The talent and skill on display was superb. Should be great celebrations tonight and looking forward to see them in senior action in 2027."
Previous post wasn't put up for some reason. That is how ya attack a game in Croker, they were ravenous and played with great confidence. Primrose jerseys everywhere. Have to say their fitness levels were brilliant. Excellent in the tackle as well. Goals were fortunate but first one very well taken. Congratulations to team and management. Hard luck to Fermanagh, they never got going.

FullOfPorter (Roscommon) - Posts: 561 - 02/08/2026 17:03:27    2688467

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Replying To FullOfPorter:  "Previous post wasn't put up for some reason. That is how ya attack a game in Croker, they were ravenous and played with great confidence. Primrose jerseys everywhere. Have to say their fitness levels were brilliant. Excellent in the tackle as well. Goals were fortunate but first one very well taken. Congratulations to team and management. Hard luck to Fermanagh, they never got going."
Congrats girls, great performance and result.
Let's all spare a thought for the poor oul Fermanagh goalie.

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 811 - 02/08/2026 19:34:25    2688483

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Strange game in Ballyleague tonight. After about 40 minutes Castlerea who were missing John Curran were leading St Failes by 3 points who had about 7 wides in the first half. (1-8 to 1-5) However thereafter St Failes scored 2-9 while Castlerea could only manage an extra point. Failes were a little bit flattered by their 11 point win. (3-14 to 1-9).

letsgetgoing (Roscommon) - Posts: 941 - 02/08/2026 21:05:39    2688490

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Replying To FullOfPorter:  "That was a huge win for Pearses considering the group they're in and the injuries. It's looking a bit ominous for Gaels now, Boyle and Clann to come.

Great to see Ben back in great form, the break from County served him well and playing league was huge benefit. Hopefully that continues. He would be a great addition to the full forward line next year. Hopefully Shane Cunnanes injury not too bad either.

Big score for Oran, their starts are never the problem. It's can they carry that through into later games."
If Gaels play like
The way they did yesterday they won't be far from relegation. Just shows you importing players doesn't work. They have enough of their own. Bad vibes all
Year there though. Managers don't up and leave for no reason.

Strong starts for Oran, Boyle and pearses. Brigids lay a marker too and I hope Shane Cunnane recovers well. Poor lad with no luck. Would ye give Creggs any chance in intermediate. They are motoring nicely.

Ros2013 (Roscommon) - Posts: 678 - 02/08/2026 21:11:59    2688491

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Congratulations to our very impressive ladies team. What a performance with stars on the bench. We've great young female footballers from 14-18 and if we can hang in senior for the next few years it will be a great advantage to the team going forward.

Ros2013 (Roscommon) - Posts: 678 - 02/08/2026 21:13:51    2688492

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S&C man Comerford said to be gone to Waterford hurlers.
He'd be a loss if so.

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 811 - 03/08/2026 11:46:32    2688528

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Replying To Ros2013:  "If Gaels play like
The way they did yesterday they won't be far from relegation. Just shows you importing players doesn't work. They have enough of their own. Bad vibes all
Year there though. Managers don't up and leave for no reason.

Strong starts for Oran, Boyle and pearses. Brigids lay a marker too and I hope Shane Cunnane recovers well. Poor lad with no luck. Would ye give Creggs any chance in intermediate. They are motoring nicely."
What players have they imported? I think this is an overstatement. They will improve and have enough to at least beat Clann in the group stage.
As for the Intermediate. Creggs haven't near enough to win out Intermediate. Fuerty, Doms and Tulsk are the big hitters at this level. One thing is I'm not sure what's going on in Eire Og but they are better than the weekend's result. They might bounce back.

moros (Roscommon) - Posts: 1490 - 03/08/2026 12:33:11    2688540

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Replying To Seanfan:  "S&C man Comerford said to be gone to Waterford hurlers.
He'd be a loss if so."
Yes, Waterford confirmed him as part of their new management team yesterday

D.Hyde (Roscommon) - Posts: 361 - 03/08/2026 13:34:07    2688547

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Replying To moros:  "What players have they imported? I think this is an overstatement. They will improve and have enough to at least beat Clann in the group stage.
As for the Intermediate. Creggs haven't near enough to win out Intermediate. Fuerty, Doms and Tulsk are the big hitters at this level. One thing is I'm not sure what's going on in Eire Og but they are better than the weekend's result. They might bounce back."
Roscommon Gaels have a missing players list as long as your arm. James Connolly, Eoghan Carthy,John McManus,Ethan O'Reilly,Mark Purcell,Ciaran O'Reilly,Ryan Conlon,Sam Hannon. Playing Clann next and will be fielding more or less the same team that fell away badly v Pearses. Clann in Kiltoom should be winning that game and with Boyle to play it's probably a relegation play off for Roscommon Gaels.

Eire Og result and scoring just 1-4 one of the surprises of the weekend. Last year beat Fuerty by 9 scoring 1-23. Intermediate championship looks fairly open championship.

Best wishes to Michael Comerford and hopefully Mark Dowd can find replacement S&C coach as good as him.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4451 - 03/08/2026 14:28:46    2688552

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