Mark Dowd's side to enjoy some 'home comforts' in early January, while dates for Rossies' Connacht U-17 and U-20 campaigns also set in stone. 

Roscommon senior football manager, Mark Dowd, chats about his new gig, recruiting Jason Sherlock, breaking down historical barriers and how being a local might give his native county something different during his three years at the helm…

The Roscommon senior football manager has also confirmed additions to his panel for 2026

After the opening three games, at least one win will be required

The management team was ratified at Thursday evening's Roscommon GAA county board meeting

The opposition for Mark Dowd's first competitive game as Roscommon manager has been unveiled

The club is on the lookout for a new senior football and hurling manager

The new Roscommon senior football manager has been at the coalface for nearly two decades

Nominations also sought for new senior hurling manager

He will be the first County Roscommon native to take sole management of the county’s flagship football team since Des Newton in 2012

The narrative that the next manager should be from County Roscommon is beginning to gather momentum

Mark Dowd is one of the most highly-regarded coaches in County Roscommon and beyond

A County Roscommon GAA club will be hoping that the appointment of a new manager can launch its bid for the club’s first senior championship title since 2004.