Cousins line out against each other at intercounty level
Roscommon U-20 goalkeeper Mark Carroll and Galway U-20 goalkeeper Brian Carroll pictured alongside their uncle and chairperson of the CCCC Brian Carroll.
Two cousins lined out against each other last night in the Connacht U-20 Football Championship.
The Carroll family from Kilmore continues to produce top-level goalkeepers. Mark Carroll was subsititute goalkeeper for Roscommon last night in Tuam, while his cousin Brian Carroll was Galway’s replacement shot stopper.
Brian, who is a brother of Roscommon goalkeeper Conor Carroll, saw Galway secure a 3-10 to 1-11 victory at Tuam Stadium last night.
Conor and Brian are sons of Brendan and Eithne Carroll. Conor plays his club football with St. Brigid's, while Brian lines out for Oranmore/Maree in Galway.
Meanwhile, Conor Carroll and his cousin Aaron Brady are currently competing for the number one jersey for Mark Dowd’s senior side.
Aaron, who is a son of Cathal and Mary Brady, plays for Elphin.
Shane Carroll, Mark’s younger brother, is part of the Roscommon minor football squad that commence their campaign against Sligo tomorrow (Friday) in Tubbercurry.
Mark and Shane Carroll are sons of Anthony and Ann Marie Carroll, and play their club football in Kilmore. Anthony is the current Roscommon Masters football manager.
All five goalkeepers are nephews of former Roscommon GAA Chairperson and current Chairperson of the CCCC, Brian Carroll.
