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Replying To GerBo:  "Ye mean 1998? Corofin didn't win the Club All-Ireland in 2001. That's just example. You could easily counter argue that by saying in the late 90s and 00s when Crossmaglen were dominant, they didn't win Ulster in the winter of 2001 and 9 months later, Armagh are All-Ireland champions - the only All-Ireland that team won.

About that great Corofin team in the 2010s and how a lot of their players struggled to peak again after peaking in March, you could make the point about the Ballymun team around the time, but in the opposite way. Their team was arguably every bit as talented as Corofin, but after their main players peaked with Dublin in late August/September, they couldn't go again to lift it with Ballymun into the autumn."
It was OhtobeARossie who mentioned Corofin 2001. I was replying to his post. Corofin won the club in 1998 in March and Galway won the All Ireland in 1998 in September. On the overall point I wish Brigid's well but from a selfish county point of view, Roscommon would probably be better if Brigid's aren't in Croke Park in January.

endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2803 - 09/11/2026 20:11:41    2699910

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Going by the law of averages, a Galway victory over Roscommon team is overdue heading into Sunday's game Pearse Stadium.

Roscommon teams have held the stranglehold on the fixture across all tiers lately: Roscommon seniors with League and Championship wins in meetings this year, U20 semi-final, and defeating the Galway U17s in both the round-robin and Connacht decider. Combined with St. Brigid's and Pádraig Pearses systematically eliminating Galway's last three senior club champions Corofin twice and Moycullen last year.

Pearses beat Mountbellew 2021 so the only club win for Galway Senior winner against a Roscommon team in the last five years was Moycullen against Strokestown and that was after extra-time.


The defensive absences of Seán Trundle and Pearse Frost represent a massive blow for St. Brigid's, particularly as they would have been tasked with man-marking marquee Salthill-Knocknacarra threats like Rob Finnerty, Tomo Culhane, or Matthew Thompson. Losing that pair forces Brian Stack into the full-back line, which disrupts Brigid's defensive balance, as their overall structure is vastly superior when Stack operates as a sweeping centre-back at number six.

Furthermore, starting midfielders from last Januarys All-Ireland final Shane Cunnane and Eddie Nolan have logged minimal championship minutes this campaign, a lack of match sharpness that also applies to Paul McGrath arguably one of their most influential outfield operators.

That said, if Salthill-Knocknacarra adopt an overly expansive, open defensive setup, Brigid's possess the exact weaponry to punish them. The sheer pace, fluidity, and off-the-ball movement of Conor Hand, Brian Derwin, Bobby Nugent, and Ben O'Carroll can inflict serious damage.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4547 - 12/11/2026 00:40:49    2700155

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Replying To Seanfan:  "Was a S&C man mentioned a few weeks ago - last with Offaly, name won't come to me just now.
I think we're stuck with the disgusting hoops for another year."
Eanna Shalvey

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 1009 - 12/11/2026 08:58:44    2700164

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Why is it widely accepted Armagh and westmeath deserve an all star due to a provincial title but we dont get one beating both Mayo and Galway to one?

Rossies4sam (Roscommon) - Posts: 8 - 13/11/2026 09:00:33    2700258

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I see the new S & C coach is in with the hurlers as well....is that unusual or standard in some counties? Maybe I'm completely off but I would have thought you'd only be able to concentrate on one inter county team, maybe be involved with clubs or lower levels.

FullOfPorter (Roscommon) - Posts: 653 - 13/11/2026 21:11:36    2700314

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Replying To Rossies4sam:  "Why is it widely accepted Armagh and westmeath deserve an all star due to a provincial title but we dont get one beating both Mayo and Galway to one?"
The two of them individually deserved their all stars.

Not because of how their team performed.

Henaghan and Murtagh were unfortunately competing for positions which were massively competitive.

Rockshorecider (Longford) - Posts: 97 - 14/11/2026 10:43:46    2700325

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Replying To FullOfPorter:  "I see the new S & C coach is in with the hurlers as well....is that unusual or standard in some counties? Maybe I'm completely off but I would have thought you'd only be able to concentrate on one inter county team, maybe be involved with clubs or lower levels."
I think he was involved with both in Offaly?

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 1009 - 14/11/2026 10:53:19    2700326

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Replying To Seanfan:  "I think he was involved with both in Offaly?"
Right, didn't know that. Wonder how he got on in Offaly.

FullOfPorter (Roscommon) - Posts: 653 - 14/11/2026 12:54:33    2700333

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Best of luck to St. Bridgets in Salthill today. It won't be easy but I'm fairly confident that things will go their way.

Rossieforever (Roscommon) - Posts: 145 - 15/11/2026 12:40:32    2700422

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Brigids with a deserved 6 point lead at half time and will be disappointed how they left a few scores behind them. We'll know in 2nd half if that 6 point lead is enough in the usual windy Pearse Stadium.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4547 - 15/11/2026 15:57:11    2700431

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Replying To The_analyser:  "Brigids with a deserved 6 point lead at half time and will be disappointed how they left a few scores behind them. We'll know in 2nd half if that 6 point lead is enough in the usual windy Pearse Stadium."
The 6 point lead was not enough in the end. That's it gor another year

Jack L (None) - Posts: 3249 - 15/11/2026 16:43:19    2700434

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Replying To The_analyser:  "Brigids with a deserved 6 point lead at half time and will be disappointed how they left a few scores behind them. We'll know in 2nd half if that 6 point lead is enough in the usual windy Pearse Stadium."
Not quite enough but what a dramatic finish. As always, Brigid's represent Roscommon with distinction. Salthill v Castlebar in the final. Our eyes now turn to January and Roscommon's inter county season. Ben O'Carroll needs to be back in the Roscommon panel. About four Roscommon starters in that Brigid's team.

endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2803 - 15/11/2026 16:47:53    2700437

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Replying To The_analyser:  "Brigids with a deserved 6 point lead at half time and will be disappointed how they left a few scores behind them. We'll know in 2nd half if that 6 point lead is enough in the usual windy Pearse Stadium."
Nope 6 point lead not enough. Mad to think how poorly Brigids played and were still a kick of a ball away from winning with the last action of the match.

Credit to Salthill-Knocknacarra and best of luck to them for the rest of the campaign. As said before the game a Galway team was due a win against a Roscommon team

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4547 - 15/11/2026 16:48:27    2700438

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Replying To endgame:  "Not quite enough but what a dramatic finish. As always, Brigid's represent Roscommon with distinction. Salthill v Castlebar in the final. Our eyes now turn to January and Roscommon's inter county season. Ben O'Carroll needs to be back in the Roscommon panel. About four Roscommon starters in that Brigid's team."
Great game snd hard luck St Bridgets.

This is a blessing in disguise for Roscommon football.

joeman123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 701 - 15/11/2026 16:53:00    2700440

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Replying To The_analyser:  "Nope 6 point lead not enough. Mad to think how poorly Brigids played and were still a kick of a ball away from winning with the last action of the match.

Credit to Salthill-Knocknacarra and best of luck to them for the rest of the campaign. As said before the game a Galway team was due a win against a Roscommon team"
Salthill themselves will feel they didn't play very well. That's often the case when two good teams match-up.
Salthill left a fair bit behind them, including two good goal chances and handed the only goal of the game with a poor kick-out.
Very glad for Lavelle in the end. He got a lot of stick when he was in with Galway. Being a goalie in the modern game can be a thankless task.
The truth is the margins are very tight in most of these games. Brigid's were incredibly unlucky not win the All-Ireland earlier this year. They're a brilliant club.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 3174 - 15/11/2026 17:12:37    2700448

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You have to say that Salthill-Knocknacarra deserved their win. They missed about three clear-cut goal chances and could easily have won by more. Having said that, St Brigids did not do themselves justice on the day and they played much better against good opposition in the Roscommon championship.
Hard to believe they nearly won it in the end with the free kick at the end, based on their second hand performance.
At least some of their county players will get a rest for a while but hopefully it will not have a psychological/motivational impact on their mindset.
No doubt the local loyal supporters will support them as they are a great team and club.

letsgetgoing (Roscommon) - Posts: 968 - 15/11/2026 17:16:13    2700449

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Replying To The_analyser:  "Going by the law of averages, a Galway victory over Roscommon team is overdue heading into Sunday's game Pearse Stadium.

Roscommon teams have held the stranglehold on the fixture across all tiers lately: Roscommon seniors with League and Championship wins in meetings this year, U20 semi-final, and defeating the Galway U17s in both the round-robin and Connacht decider. Combined with St. Brigid's and Pádraig Pearses systematically eliminating Galway's last three senior club champions Corofin twice and Moycullen last year.

Pearses beat Mountbellew 2021 so the only club win for Galway Senior winner against a Roscommon team in the last five years was Moycullen against Strokestown and that was after extra-time.


The defensive absences of Seán Trundle and Pearse Frost represent a massive blow for St. Brigid's, particularly as they would have been tasked with man-marking marquee Salthill-Knocknacarra threats like Rob Finnerty, Tomo Culhane, or Matthew Thompson. Losing that pair forces Brian Stack into the full-back line, which disrupts Brigid's defensive balance, as their overall structure is vastly superior when Stack operates as a sweeping centre-back at number six.

Furthermore, starting midfielders from last Januarys All-Ireland final Shane Cunnane and Eddie Nolan have logged minimal championship minutes this campaign, a lack of match sharpness that also applies to Paul McGrath arguably one of their most influential outfield operators.

That said, if Salthill-Knocknacarra adopt an overly expansive, open defensive setup, Brigid's possess the exact weaponry to punish them. The sheer pace, fluidity, and off-the-ball movement of Conor Hand, Brian Derwin, Bobby Nugent, and Ben O'Carroll can inflict serious damage."
Settle down there lad. In 5 championship meetings since covid between Galway and Roscommon, the score is 4-1 in Galway's favour

Last summers Roscommon win in the hyde was long overdue for a number of reasons

Strange game today. When you miss 8 goal chances like Salthill you must be thinking today's not the day. Add a dozens shots dropped short. Credit to them for keeping at it. Bad brigids performance all over but they've won plenty in recent years

PressureKick (UK) - Posts: 382 - 15/11/2026 17:23:07    2700451

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Replying To joeman123:  "Great game snd hard luck St Bridgets.

This is a blessing in disguise for Roscommon football."
Hopefully it is. against St Mary's (Sligo) I could see Brigids seemed to go short on kick outs too much and it looked like they were deliberately avoiding their midfield area. To me looked like a weakness. And so it proved as Salthill devoured Brigids on their kick out in the second half . Perhaps there a cruel irony on who missed the last minute free. Hard luck Brigids

tommyc (Roscommon) - Posts: 81 - 15/11/2026 17:30:03    2700452

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Replying To tommyc:  "Hopefully it is. against St Mary's (Sligo) I could see Brigids seemed to go short on kick outs too much and it looked like they were deliberately avoiding their midfield area. To me looked like a weakness. And so it proved as Salthill devoured Brigids on their kick out in the second half . Perhaps there a cruel irony on who missed the last minute free. Hard luck Brigids"
Semis are for winning. Brigid's will kick themselves. Salthill missed a rake of chances in their own backyard. Brigid's should have capitalized. A head take. I really thought they'd go very deep this year but hey thats high quality ball for you.

moros (Roscommon) - Posts: 1547 - 15/11/2026 17:49:34    2700458

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Replying To WanPintWin:  "Salthill themselves will feel they didn't play very well. That's often the case when two good teams match-up.
Salthill left a fair bit behind them, including two good goal chances and handed the only goal of the game with a poor kick-out.
Very glad for Lavelle in the end. He got a lot of stick when he was in with Galway. Being a goalie in the modern game can be a thankless task.
The truth is the margins are very tight in most of these games. Brigid's were incredibly unlucky not win the All-Ireland earlier this year. They're a brilliant club."
Excellent in gaining and retaining possession Salthill-Knocknacarra was. Far less errors on the ball than Brigids. Shooting efficiency will be all that will disappoint Salthill-Knocknacarra tonight.

At full time players and management celebrated like they won Connacht but need to settle down and refocus for the trip to Castlebar.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4547 - 15/11/2026 18:39:53    2700464

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