Smith handed first start of 2026

Mark Dowd has rung the changes for Roscommon’s FBD Shield Final against Sligo 
Smith handed first start of 2026

Enda Smith is set to make his first appearance for Roscommon this year in the FBD Shield Final. Picture: INPHO/Juan Gasparini

Roscommon manager Mark Dowd has rung the changes for his side’s FBD Shield Final against Sligo tomorrow (Friday) evening.

Enda Smith is set to make his first appearance of 2026 after being named at centre forward.

Meanwhile, Ronan Daly has been handed the captain’s armband after being named at centre back.

There are just three survivors from the team that lost to Mayo last time out.

Aaron Brady is named in goal while Declan Kenny and Dylan Ruane have also retained their starting spots.

Niall Higgins is set to make his first start of the year after making his bow for 2026 after coming off the bench against Mayo.

Richard Hughes is also set for his first start of 2026 after being sprung from the bench against both Leitrim and Mayo.

Roscommon will face Sligo tomorrow (Friday) at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence with the contest throwing in at 7.30 p.m..

The Roscommon team to face Sligo in the FBD Shield Final. Picture: Roscommon GAA.
The Roscommon team to face Sligo in the FBD Shield Final. Picture: Roscommon GAA.

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