Mayo was crowned National League Champions last weekend and they will welcome Roscommon to Hastings Insurance MacHale Park on Sunday for the opening round of the Connacht Championship.

It should be a fascinating battle between the sides with the winners advancing to face Galway in the semi-finals.

After their win over Galway in the Allianz League Division 1 final on Sunday, Mayo head straight into Con- nacht championship action against Roscommon.

They last met in the Connacht championship in 2020 when Mayo won a semi-final by six points. Roscom- mon won their previous championship meetings by a point in 2019.

LAST FIVE CHAMPIONSHIP MEETINGS:

• 2020: Mayo 1-16 Roscommon 0-13 (Connacht semi-final)
• 2019: Roscommon 2-12 Mayo 0-17 (Connacht semi-final)
• 2017: Mayo 4-19 Roscommon 0-9 (All-Ireland quarter-final) Replay
• 2017: Mayo 1-12 Roscommon 2-9 (All-Ireland quarter-final) Draw
• 2014: Mayo 0-13 Roscommon 1-9 (Connacht semi-final)

Facts about Mayo v Roscommon 

Mayo took the Division 1 title this year, having won five, drawn two and lost one (v Monaghan) of their eight games

Roscommon finished third in Division 1 this season, winning four and losing three games.

Mayo beat Roscommon by two points (1-16 to 2-11) in this year’s League.

It’s 17 wins to two for Mayo, with one draw from their last twenty championship meetings with Roscommon.

Betting

Mayo are 1/3 with Roscommmon 3/1, bookies expect Mayo to win by 3pts

GAA TV Coverage

Match is live on RTE at 4pm on Sunday, it’s also on GAAGo for those people outside Ireland.

Starting Teams

We will have teams after the announcement on Friday evening.

Mayo (Connacht SFC v Roscommon): Colm Reape; Jack Coyne, David McBrien, Donnacha McHugh; Stephen Coen, Conor Loftus, Paddy Durcan; Matthew Ruane, Diarmuid O’Connor; Fionn McDonagh, Jack Carney, Jordan Flynn; Aidan O’Shea, James Carr, Ryan O’Donoghue.

Subs: Rory Byrne, Sam Callinan, Tommy Conroy, Jason Doherty, Frank Irwin, Darren McHale, Eoghan McLaughlin, Conor McStay, Cillian O’Connor, Padraig O’Hora, Paul Towey.

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The match will throw in at 19:30 on Wednesday, 21^st July in McHale Park, Mayo.

The home side, Mayo, had to beat reigning champions Galway on penalties to progress to the final. The game was decided through some excellent spot taking and a great save by the Mayo keeper.

Jack McMahon in Mayo’s corner forward position proved to be an important part of their win against Galway. He is a strong place kicker but also has a quick burst of pace in open play.

Roscommon needed to overcome a tough Sligo team to reach the final. It was a high scoring thrilling affair where a mounted Sligo comeback was not enough to break down Roscommon.

In that game, corner forward James Fitzgerald was the difference, scoring 2-02. He will need to be on form again for Roscommon to bring home the provisional championship.

These two faced each other in the 2018 final which Mayo easily came out on top of that time.

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Predicted Starting 15

Mayo

Roscommon          

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Betting

Mayo have been given the advantage in this game with odds of 8/13 to win.

U20’s matches have a knack for taking games to extra time and the odds of another draw are 15/2.

Roscommon are underdogs but have a chance with odds of 13/8 to grab the title.

Predicted Score

Underage Connacht football has always been between Mayo and Galway. Now that Mayo has dispatched the Tribesmen, this is their competition to lose.

Roscommon are happy to be at the final after beating Sligo not too comfortable. Although this is an exciting young team, it is hard to see them overcoming Mayo.

Expect Mayo to lift the title with a seven point lead at the final whistle.

If there were cameras in the Tuam Stadium nets then they'd have been wondering what the hell Harry Maguire was doing in Galway

In sudden death, of all places, this was nerveless and it was sensational from Mayo U20 player Conor Flynn pic.twitter.com/M7etjaXehX

— GAA JOE (@GAA__JOE) July 14, 2021

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Roscommon 0-12 Galay 2-11

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Roscommon 0-12 2-11 Galway – Connacht Football Result 2021

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Stack point

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Enda Smith point

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Tierney GOAL

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Finnerty puts Galway 4pts up

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Another Roscommon wide

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Murtagh gets Roscommon within 3pts

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Shane Walsh puts Galway 4pts up

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Tierney free

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Cox wide, thats seven wides for rosocmmon

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Cregg point

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Tierney point

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Rob Finnerty point

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Donie Smith free

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Paul Kelly point, Galway by 2pts

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Half time Roscommon 0-07 Galway 1-05

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Donie Smith wide

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Tierney free gives Galway the lead

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Diarmuid Murtagh wide

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Enda Smith point, game is level

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Shane Walsh kicks Galway ahead from a free

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Donie Smith levels it up

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Conor Daly point

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Point from Paul Kelly

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Paul Kelly point

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Conor Daly gets Roscommon within a point

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Hussey point for Roscommon

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GOAL from Paul Kelly

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Niall Kilroy shot hits the post

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2pts at the waterbreak

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Roscommon get a perfectly good score signaled wide

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Enda Smith point, its all level

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Damien Comer point

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Two wides from Roscommon

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Conor Cox wide

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Diarmuid Murtagh levels it up

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Sean Kelly with the first score

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Rob Finnerty wide

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Wide from Shane Walsh

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Dr Hyde Park – 1:15 pm – Live on RTÉ

Roscommon will host Galway in the Connacht Senior Football Championship on Sunday, 4th, July 2021 at Dr Hyde Park in Roscommon live on RTÉ.

Both teams played in Division one during their league campaign, however, they endured terrible league runs with both sides getting relegated.

They come into this game with everything to prove and with a potential meeting with Connacht champions Mayo on the line. The Rossies and the Tribesmen did face off against each other in the league, where Galway came out on top with a 2-16 to 1-13 victory at Pearse Stadium.

Form – last three results

Roscommon – LLL (Loss, Loss, Loss) – Includes League Form

Galway – WLL (Win, Loss, Loss) -Includes League Form

Players to watch:

Roscommon: Enda Smith

Galway: Shane Walsh

Team News

Roscommon

1. Colm Lavin
2. David Murray
3. Brian Stack
4. Conor Daly
5. Sean Mullooly
6. Conor Hussey
7. Niall Daly
8. Enda Smith
9. Eddie Nolan
10. Niall Kilroy
11. Ciaran Murtagh
12. Shane Killoran
13. Diarmuid Murtagh
14. Donie Smith
15. Conor Cox

Galway

1. Connor Gleeson
2. Sean Kelly
3. Sean Mulkerrin
4. Liam Silke
5. Kieran Molloy
6. Dylan McHugh
7. Johnny Heaney
8. Paul Conroy
9. Matthew Tierney
10. Damien Comer
11. Peter Cooke
12. Finnian Ó Laoi
13. Robert Finnerty
14. Shane Walsh
15. Paul Kelly

Betting

Roscommon: 15/8

Galway: 8/15

Draw: 15/2

Prediction: Galway

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Roscommon returned to action against Armagh in a top-of-the-table clash on Saturday. However, they were the slower to start and were wasteful in front of the posts. Whereas, Armagh were accurate and took their chances. It took an Enda Smith penalty in the 34th penalty to give the Connacht side a lifeline.

Then on 43 minutes, Smith scored another penalty. Two minutes later, Conor Daly netted after a super Conor Cox run.

Then, Roscommon finished strongly. But, Anthony Cunningham will be keen to improve across the pitch before the Championship commences.

Roscommon need just a point to guarantee their return to Division 1 as table-toppers. If they have to continue to rely on goals though, Cavan could spoil their party. They have had a player contract covid-19 and some of the squad will not travel so team news will be vital.

The Ulster side will be left wondering how they could score 0-20 and lose a game by four points. In truth, they were unlucky to not a goal of their own when Martin Reilly’s effort was saved. Mickey Graham will be encouraged by the strength with which his team finished.

By injury time, they were within three points of Kildare. If they can show the same fight for 70 minutes against Roscommon they could take the points.

If Cavan win, Armagh lose, and Westmeath draw with Kildare, Graham’s team could squeeze into the top 2. In what has already been an unpredictable Division, anything is possible.

Team News

What adds to the excitement for this one is that neither management team has any apparent absentees for it.

However, Cavan play just a week later in the Ulster Championship. They play Monaghan and defeat would immediately end their season. Therefore, Graham has to decide whether to risk injuring his first fifteen or saving them and giving others some game time.

Meanwhile, Roscommon aren’t out in the Championship until November 8th. As a result, Anthony Cunningham may not be afraid to use his big guns to secure the title.

Prediction: Roscommon. After winning Connacht in 2019, the Rossies will be ambitious and want to get back to Division 1. Their eye for goal has won them games and could do so again. But, Cavan will push them for the 70 minutes and Anthony Cunningham will need to plan accordingly.

Cavan vs Roscommon: Division 2, Saturday, October 24th, 2pm (Kingspan Breffni Park).

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Roscommon statement –

A member of the Roscommon Senior football Panel has tested positive for Covid-19. On receipt of instructions from the HSE in conjunction with our medical team, the members of the panel and management who have been deemed to be close contacts have now been referred for testing and have also begun their period of restricted movement.

These Panel members and management will only re-join the panel when deemed safe to do so by the HSE.

The Senior football Management and Panel have at all times strictly adhered to HSE and Public Health guidelines.

Roscommon GAA will play Cavan this Saturday in round 7 of the National Football league as planned.

Roscommon GAA will be making no further comment on this matter.

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Allianz Football Division 2 round 6
Armagh v Roscommon, Athletic Grounds, 5.30pm – RTÉ2  Preview and live score updates

Before the lockdown, Armagh were on a run of form. For example, their last outing saw them register a 3-14 to 0-10 win away to Fermanagh. Similarly, Roscommon ended on a good note with a home win against Westmeath. Both sides have a draw on their record in the League. Armagh’s came in a high-scoring thriller against Westmeath. On the other hand, Roscommon and Laois had 2-14 a piece in the opener in January.

In spite of being joint-leaders, a loss for either team here would make it tough to secure a top-two finish. There are three teams within two points of them. Furthermore, both sides have away fixtures in round 7. Roscommon travel to Cavan while Armagh go to Clare.

After coming down from Division 1 last year, Roscommon are an ambitious coming-of-age team who will hope to return to the top tier. Meanwhile, Armagh have been competitive in the Championship in the last couple of seasons. Therefore, a strong League campaign will be a sign of intent from the Orchard County.

It is Armagh who have the more hectic return to action. Specifically, their final League game comes just a week prior to their Championship opener away to Derry. If they hit the ground running they can carry their form into the Ulster Championship.

In contrast, Roscommon have an extra week to prepare for their Connacht semi-final at home to either Leitrim/Mayo. The reigning Connacht Champions are keen to retain their crown in a straight knock-out Championship.

Allianz National League Division 2: Armagh vs Roscommon, Saturday October 17, 5.30 pm (Athletic Grounds).

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It was another bumper weekend of GAA club hurling and football action.  Here’s the club GAA round-up of the major results from around the country.

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The last four line-ups for the Limerick SHC was completed on Sunday when Doon overcame South Liberties. David O’Neill, Pat Ryan, and Micheal Ryan all raised green flags for the victors. They face Kilmallock next Saturday.  Na Piarsaigh will play Patrickswell next Saturday in the other semi-final of the Limerick SHC. They eased to a 13 points win over Ballybrown at the LIT Gaelic Grounds.

In the Tipperary SHC, Loughmore Casrleiney had a surprisingly easy passage to the final. They accounted for a disappointing Nenagh side on a 1-22 to 1-12 scoreline. Tipperary marksman John McGrath added 12 points (0-7) from frees. His inter-county teammate Jake Morris was sent off for the losers. They will be joined by Kiladangan. The North Division side proved too strong for Drom-inch. 1-21 to 0-9 was the final tally in Thurles. Also in Tipperary in the SFC Clonmel Commercials reached the final. They dispatched a game Kilshellan-Kilcash by six points. They await the winner of Loughmore and Moyle Rovers who will square-off next weekend.

In Kilkenny SHC action the maroon and white of Dicksboro were the first side through to the semi-finals. They defeated Bennettsbridge at UPMC Nowlan Park. O’Loughlin Gaels also made the last four. They will be joined by powerhouses Ballyhale Shamrocks. The reigning All-Ireland champions hammered a hapless Clara by 19 points. The semi-final pairings are;  Dicksboro v O’Loughlin Gaels / Ballyhale Shamrocks v James Stephens.

In Galway Loughrea march on after overcoming Liam Mellows. St Thomas’ are also through to the last four.

In Dublin, Cuala are through to a  fifth Dublin decider SHC  in six years. They finished with a flourish to power past  Lucan at Parnell Park.  They’ll play Ballyboden St Enda’s next weekend. Sharp-shooter Paul Ryan contributed 1-8 of their tally (0-7) frees and a penalty., against Na Fianna.

Scotstown advanced to their eighth consecutive Monaghan SFC after  a convincing second-half performance against Carrickmacross

Ciaran Barker was the hero as a late winning score for Dungannon as they defeated Errigal Ciaran. Odhran Robinson and Ciaran McGinley struck goals for Errigal. In a tight tense match Barkers, late heroics Propelled Dungannon into  Tyrone SFC Final.

In the other semi-final, Liam Gray and Simon Garrity netted goals for Trillick, who defeated Coalisland.

St Brigid’s and Pádraig Pearses will square off in the  Roscommon senior football final for the first time since 2016. They defeated Boyle and Clann na nGael respectively in Sunday’s semi-finals at Dr Hyde ParkBreaffy advanced to another Mayo SFC decider. They edged a determined  Westport at Elverys MacHale Park. Westport had won when they clashed previously in the group stages. Colm Flynn played a starring role landed seven points. They included including three from play, as a relieved Breaffy squeezed through to the final. Knockmore will provide the opposition in the decider. They made a strong start and saw off Ballina Stephenites by four points.

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In Wexford, Shelmaliers recorded a 0-22 to 1-12 over Lee Chin’s Faythe Harriers at Chadwicks Wexford Park. Lee Chin hit the post with a penalty and if that went in things cold have been different. However the over the water club were able to keep the Harriers despite a goal by Richie Lawlor. Shelmaliers who were last crowned county champions in 2014 will now face Glynn Barntown in the semi-finals next weekend. In the other quarter-final Oulart The Ballagh recorded a big win over St Anne’s also at Wexford Park. Liam Dunne’s charges recording a 2-15 to 1-12 win. Nicky Kirwan grabbing one of the goal for Oulart.

Action also continued in the Galway SHC, a weekend which saw Portumna relegated from senior hurling. Loughrea got past Cappataggle at Duggan Park, 1-16 to 1-12, while Tommy Larkins had four points to spare over Tynagh/Abbey/Duniry. In Cork,  Na Piarsaigh had a massive win over St Finbarr’s 2-23 to 0-17. Jamie Coughlan registered 2-06 for Blackrock as they defeated Newtownshandrum 2-26 to 2-14. In Tipperary, Kildangan beat Roscrea by 11 points 2-19 o 0-14, while Drom and Inch claimed a 2-16 to 1-15 win over JK Brackens. Clonoulty/Rossmore proved too strong for Nenagh coming out on top 1-22 to 1-16, while Cathal Barrett and Holycross/Ballycahill had a 0-23 to 1-18 win over Eire Og.

Dungarvan and Lismore shared 10 goals between them in a spectacular game of hurling in Waterford. Dungarvan coming out on top 6-18 to 4-19. Roanmore had a big win over Mount Sion 2-21 to 0-17 with sharp shooter Paul O’Sullivan registering 1-08. Meanwhile, in Dublin, Faughs recorded a victory over St Brigid’s 0-19 to 1-14, while St Jude’s had a narrow 3-17 to 3-16 win over Whitehall.

In Antrim, Dunloy and Ballycastle played out an entertaining draw 0-17 each, with Loughgiel getting the better of Cushendall 2-13 to 2-10. St Galls had a 2-17 win over Naomh Eanna, while St John’s beat O’Donovan Rossa 0-18 to 1-14. There was also games in the Roscommon county championship, with St Dominics beating Oran 0-16 to 0-10. Four Roads recorded a 1-18 to 1-13 in over Padraig Pearses.

Plenty of action next weekend to look forward so be sure to follow vrscores.com for all your match updates.

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In Donegal Naomh Conall began their defence of the title with a comfortable 3-20 to 0-06 win over Milford in Glenties. Kilcar with the McHughs had an excellent 26 point win over Termon. The 2017 Champions coming out on top 4-21 to 0-07 in a one sided contest. It was much closer in the game but Glenfin beating Killybegs 1-12 to 1-06 at Eamonn Byrne Memorial Park. St Eunans had a good win over Bundoran, 0-15 to 1-05, while St Michael beat Michael Murphy’s Glenswilly 3-05 to 0-08.

In Round 1 of the senior championship IN Mayo, The Neale had one point to spare over Garrymore, 1-09 to 0-11. Andy Moran and Ballaghaderreen had a convincing 3-11 to 2-04 win over Belmullet. Ballintubber and Aghamore shared the spoils in a low scoring contest 0-07 to 1-04. Davitts and Moy Davitts also shared the spoils 0-09 each. Castlebar Mitchells proved to strong for Charlestown winning 1-13 to 1-09.

The Galway championship was also busy with several games for down decision. Killannin had an 0-11 to 0-10 over Claregalway on Friday. There were also wins for Moycullen who beat Michael Breatnach’s 3-12 to 1-06, Bearna beating An Spideal 2-07 to 0-10, Milltown beating An Cheathru Rua 0-10 to 1-06 and Caherlistrane beating Tuam Stars 1-09 to 1-07.

In Roscommon Tulsk lost out to Boyle 1-10 to 1-09. St Brigids also had beat Strokestown 0-14 to 1-07. Clann Na nGael proved too strong for Elphin, 0-11 to 0-08, while Roscommon Gaels seen off St Cronans 1-15 to 1-12. Furthermore, in the Kildare senior championship Moorefield had a convincing 2-20 to 1-06 win over Carbury, while Round Towers edged Naas by a goal. Celbridge had a 19 point win over Confey 4-20 to 2-07. The Clare senior football also seen some entertaining games with Kilmurray Ibrickane beating St Joseph’s Milltown 0-12, Lissycasey beating Cratloe 2-9 to 0-13 and Eire Og beat Kilrush Shamrocks 2-15 to 1-06.

Plenty of games to be played on Sunday with games in Kildare, Galway, Meath and Roscommon. We will have a round up of these results also.

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The former Laois and Borris-Kilcotton player was appointed Roscommon boss in November 2017 and has been popular with supporters and players alike in the county. Ciaran was in the final year of the agreed deal, but has now decided that the time was right to move to pastures new rather than complete the season when action and inter-county training resume in September.

Chairman of the Roscommon County Hurling Board, Christy McDermott, said in a statement, “I’d like to thank Ciarán for his efforts over the past two and half years with the Roscommon team. I fully respect the decision he has made, as the Christy Ring Competition will not now commence until much later in the year”. Mr McDermott acknowledged all the work Comerford put into his role and said

 “We had some good days including our winning of the Division 3 A National League last year. For those, we thank you Ciarán”.

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