Roscommon name team for challenge game against Donegal
James Fitzpatrick has been named in the Roscommon starting 15 to face Donegal in Ballyshannon on Sunday. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne
The Roscommon senior football team for Sunday’s challenge game against Donegal, in aid of North West Hospice, in Ballyshannon has been named.
A number of players who impressed during the recent club football championships will be given a chance to impress manager Davy Burke, including Evan Flynn from Tulsk, Niall Higgins from Elphin, Senan Lambe from Roscommon Gaels and James Fitzpatrick from Oran.
Donegal have named a strong team for Jim McGuinness’ first game back in the hot seat. The starting 15 includes regulars Shune Patton, Brendan McCole, Eoghan Bán Gallagher, Peadar Mogan, Caolan McGonagle, Michael Langan, Ciarán Thompson, Paddy McBrearty, Oisín Gallen and Jamie Brennan.
Proceeds from the game will be shared with North West Hospice. Entry fee is €10 for adults, €5 for OAPs and €5 for students. Tickets can be brought online.
1 Conor Carroll (Oranmore/Maree)
2 David Murray (Pádraig Pearses)
3 Evan Flynn (Tulsk Lord Edwards)
4 Niall Higgins (Elphin)
5 Niall Daly (Pádraig Pearses)
6 Conor Hussey (Michael Glaveys)
7 Senan Lambe (Roscommon Gaels)
8 Dylan Ruane (Michael Glaveys)
9 Eoin McCormack (St. Dominic’s)
10 Daire Cregg (Boyle)
11 Ciarán Lennon (Clann na nGael)
12 James Fitzpatrick (Oran)
13 Cian Connolly (Roscommon Gaels)
14 Conor Cox (Éire Óg)
15 Diarmuid Murtagh (St. Faithleach’s)
Subs: Colm Lavin (Éire Óg), Luke Glennon (Boyle), Paddy Gavin (Clann na nGael), Colin Walsh (Oran), Keith Doyle (St. Dominic’s), Donie Smith (Boyle), Declan Kenny (Pádraig Pearsers), Adam McDermott (Castlerea St. Kevin’s), Ronan Daly (Pádraig Pearses), Andy Glennon (Michael Glaveys).
