The Irish Times

Roscommon book place in Connacht final as they power past 14-man Sligo

Rossies finish 12 points clear after Sligo’s David Philips is sent off at Markievicz Park

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 20:02

Ciarán Murphy: League final defeats killed the buzz around Galway and Mayo

Both counties headed to Croke Park two and a half weeks ago in reasonably high spirits

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 06:00

Kerry spring into summer with all guns blazing and silverware

David Clifford puts in another stunning show in 15-point win over Mayo

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 06:00

Diarmuid Murtagh’s final flourish seals title for Roscommon in full-on encounter

Galway had come back from five points down in the final quarter of Division Two decider

Sun Apr 03 2022 - 19:31

Kevin McStay: I was surprised by Roscommon’s defensive set-up against Galway

Galway are ready for next level but others need strength and conditioning work

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 06:00

Relentless Dublin leave Roscommon dazed and confused

If it were boxing, throwing in the white towel would have been the right thing to do

Sun Jul 21 2019 - 12:21

Roscommon thrive on Galway’s uncertainty and desperation

Rossies claim second Connacht title in three years as Galway score twice in second half

Sun Jun 16 2019 - 21:21

Galway step forward again as much changed cast lines up in Salthill

Connacht champions are playing a record fourth final in a row against Roscommon

Sat Jun 15 2019 - 06:00

Connacht SFC: Roscommon hand Leitrim another drubbing

Attention now turns to Mayo after Leitrim brushed aside

Sun May 12 2019 - 18:49

County-by-county guide to the 2019 football championship

The 33 teams on the starting line in the race for Sam Maguire

Sat May 04 2019 - 05:00

Clifford returns as Roscommon defeat confirms relegation

Kerry All Star scores five points in his first match of 2019 in 10 point win at Hyde Park

Sun Mar 24 2019 - 18:04

Jim McGuinness: Intensity is key to Galway's success

Connacht champions will need to start a lot quicker when it comes to Super-8s

Tue Jun 19 2018 - 06:00

Galway dethrone wasteful Rossies in game of four halves

Roscommon fail to go back-to-back as Shane Walsh inspires Tribesmen at Dr Hyde Park

Sun Jun 17 2018 - 19:49

Roscommon well capable of springing another ambush on Galway

McStay’s side are underdogs despite being defending champions on their home patch

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 06:00

Easy for Roscommon as outclassed Leitrim are brushed aside

Never the remotest danger of an upset materialising in the Connacht semi-final

Sun May 27 2018 - 19:36

Roscommon play it fast and loose to throw off Cavan noose

Connacht side win eight-goal Division Two thriller as Cavan lose to team again

Sun Apr 01 2018 - 18:19

Cavan aiming to turn the tables on serial tormentors Roscommon

Over the last decade the two counties have developed the quirkiest rivalry in Gaelic football

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00

Roscommon bounce back to Division One at the first time of asking

Cork left to rue five missed wides in the second half as Rossies finish strongest again

Sun Mar 25 2018 - 18:26

UCD advance to Sigerson Cup semi-final as they hold DCU at bay

Midfield dominance of Kerry pair Jack Barry and Barry O’Sullivan decisive

Wed Feb 07 2018 - 20:32

Roscommon lose a man but hold on to beat Mayo

Reigning champions Galway scored three goals to beat Leitrim and reach the final

Sun Jan 14 2018 - 18:36

Holders Galway and Roscommon secure wins in Connacht

Seán Kelly gets key score as Tribesmen take FBD League opener

Wed Jan 03 2018 - 21:33

Energised Roscommon rock Galway to claim Connacht championship

Kevin McStay’s team win first title since 2010 after first win over Galway since 2001

Sun Jul 09 2017 - 18:19

Roscommon stand between Dublin and a record 35th

Extending unbeaten run a real possibility but champions need to be more clinical

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 17:52

Kerry have too much power for Rossies with late blitz

Kevin McStay hits back at critics who question his loyalty to Roscommon - ‘it’s tough’

Sun Mar 05 2017 - 18:20

Clare sail into a first ever All-Ireland football quarter-final

A flat Roscommon are bullied in Salthill as their six day turnaround proves decisive

Sat Jul 23 2016 - 17:37

Roscommon cruise past 12-man Leitrim in Carrick-on-Shannon

Visitors will now face Sligo in the Connacht championship semi-final after strong win

Sun May 22 2016 - 20:56

Kerry thrash Roscommon to reach Allianz League final

Kingdom put on an exhibition at Croke Park to reach first league final since 2009

Sun Apr 10 2016 - 15:45

Kerry have the experience to survive Roscommon challenge

Unbeaten Dublin poised to reach yet another league decider

Sat Apr 09 2016 - 00:15

Weekend’s football previews: Allianz League deciders and Under-21 provincial finals

Sean Moran looks at the final round of games as the battle for promotion and safety hots up

Fri Apr 01 2016 - 21:00

Roscommon send out signal of intent against Mayo

Kevin McStay and Fergal O’Donnell’s team to contest FBD League final against Galway

Sun Jan 17 2016 - 16:42

Roscommon injuries give Cavan upper hand in qualifier

Terry Hyland’s men can overturn bad run of results against team from Connacht

Sat Jul 04 2015 - 01:00

Croke Park’s open spaces may prove rewarding for nimble Down

Clash of styles will make for interesting viewing as Rossies seek to outmuscle rivals

Fri Apr 24 2015 - 21:53

Dublin and Roscommon should have firepower to progress to Under-21 football final

Preview: All-Ireland Under-21 Football semi-final – Dublin v Tipperary, Tullamore, Saturday, 4pm; Roscommon v Tyrone, Markievicz Park, Saturday 6.0, TG4

Sat Apr 18 2015 - 01:04

Galway’s strength blows away Roscommon in second half

Tribesmen turn around seven-point half-time deficit at Dr Hyde Park

Sun Mar 29 2015 - 17:37