Roscommon manager, Mark Dowd, provided an injury update following Sunday's game against Mayo in Castlebar

A tough day at the office for Mark Dowd's charges

From Roscommon’s perspective, it appears that it's all about building for the championship now, and that opening round game against New York on April 12th.

Both teams have an outside chance of reaching the Division One League final, but Roscommon and Mayo will be much changed from last weekend's games.

Roscommon hit 1-2 without reply to finish with a flourish and stun last year's beaten All-Ireland finalists

Roscommon always fancy their chances against Donegal, but it’s a tall order on Sunday despite a relatively positive campaign so far for Mark Dowd’s charges.

There were four changes to Roscommon's starting line-up before throw-in

The Rossies are heading for Salthill for a Connacht derby on Saturday evening

They will be integrated back into the squad over the coming weeks

New players are learning to swim at the deep end by playing Division One football.

Niall Daly feels there is a strong buzz around Mark Dowd’s charges after encouraging performances against Kerry and Monaghan

All roads lead to the Hyde on Sunday afternoon

Mark Dowd’s imprint was clear to see. His teams always have a big work ethic and pride themselves on disciplined tackling.

Brian Stack and Eddie Nolan set to miss majority of the Rossies' Division One League campaign.

Nobody is expecting Mark Dowd to perform miracles over the coming months, but there must be signs that Roscommon can emerge from the rut they currently find themselves in...

Just seven of the Roscommon team started last year's championship game between the sides

The county senior footballers and hurlers, and ladies' footballers are ready to commence their league campaigns

With the shadow boxing of the FBD League completed, it's time for the real business to begin

Mark Dowd has rung the changes for Roscommon’s FBD Shield Final against Sligo 

The Rossies are preparing for Friday evening's FBD Shield final against Sligo

Both teams recorded victories in their opening round games last weekend.

The new Roscommon manager is turning his attention to the visit of Mayo on Sunday next

Mark Dowd’s tenure started with a comfortable victory over Leitrim

A Pádraig Pearses man will captain the side in what is Mark Dowd’s first competitive game as Roscommon manager

The Rossies will commence the defence of their title with games against Leitrim and Mayo in January

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.