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Roscommon find out All-Ireland quarter-final opponents

Roscommon find out All-Ireland quarter-final opponents

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Familiar foes are waiting for Finbar Egan's charges in the last eight of the intermediate ladies' football championship.
WATCH: ‘I’m just very thankful to the girls for welcoming me back in’

WATCH: ‘I’m just very thankful to the girls for welcoming me back in’

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

Laura Mannion reflects on her return to the Roscommon intermediate ladies' football panel, helping her side to reach the knockout stages of this year's championship.
Roscommon ladies turn the tables to reach knockout stages of intermediate championship

Roscommon ladies turn the tables to reach knockout stages of intermediate championship

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

Finbar Egan's side bagged their biggest result of the year to qualify for the All-Ireland quarter-finals
Timothy strikes gold to become European champion

Timothy strikes gold to become European champion

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

The Ballymoe native won her road race in Italy on Sunday morning
Timothy wins bronze medal at UEC European Championships

Timothy wins bronze medal at UEC European Championships

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

She said the championships represented a chance to "test myself, embrace the challenge, and leave absolutely nothing behind.” 
O’Carroll shoots the lights out for St. Brigid’s in league game

O’Carroll shoots the lights out for St. Brigid’s in league game

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

There is speculation that the talented forward has rejoined the Roscommon senior football panel in recent weeks
Ladies' footballers with it all to do against high-flying Down

Ladies' footballers with it all to do against high-flying Down

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Finbar Egan's side need a win, otherwise they're out of this year's championship
Goals fire Roscommon to victory against Kildare

Goals fire Roscommon to victory against Kildare

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Mary Grehan's side made it two wins from two in the All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship
Fundraiser launched for County Roscommon player's basketball trip

Fundraiser launched for County Roscommon player's basketball trip

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

The Junior Cert student has to manage her Type-1 Diabetes diagnosis alongside her high-performance levels.
Egan hoping that 'moral victory' against Cavan can ignite Roscommon's season

Egan hoping that 'moral victory' against Cavan can ignite Roscommon's season

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Players praised for their response to humiliating Connacht final loss against Leitrim
Plenty of positives for Roscommon despite defeat against Cavan

Plenty of positives for Roscommon despite defeat against Cavan

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Finbar Egan's side put their Connacht final disappointment behind them to sow seeds of encouragement for the remainder of the All-Ireland campaign
Roscommon make winning start to All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship

Roscommon make winning start to All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship

Sat, 30 May, 2026

A strong defensive display laid the platform for victory in Ballyforan.
‘I wouldn’t underestimate us against Cavan’

‘I wouldn’t underestimate us against Cavan’

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Roscommon looking to bounce back after disappointing showing in the Connacht final
Camógs perched on familiar ground

Camógs perched on familiar ground

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Roscommon open their championship campaign against Tyrone on Saturday afteenoon
Feeley moves into Top Ten in Rás Tailteann

Feeley moves into Top Ten in Rás Tailteann

Thu, 21 May, 2026

The County Roscommon cyclist was heavily involved in the main action during the second stage.
Kiltoom man selected for World Cup event

Kiltoom man selected for World Cup event

Fri, 15 May, 2026

He is one of 17 Irish rowers who will travel to Seville to the World Cup I event
‘We showed our steel big time’ — Carthy

U-20 footballers can conquer Kingdom - Willie Hegarty

Wed, 13 May, 2026

He feels a cracking contest is on the menu
Minor ladies' crowned Connacht champions after dramatic win against Mayo

Minor ladies' crowned Connacht champions after dramatic win against Mayo

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Tuam Stadium has witnessed another historic success for Roscommon
Minor ladies' footballers primed to break new ground

Minor ladies' footballers primed to break new ground

Sun, 03 May, 2026

Roscommon face Mayo in the Connacht LGFA A final in Tuam on Monday afternoon
Lennon backs ladies to up the ante

Lennon backs ladies to up the ante

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Roscommon meet Leitrim in Sunday's Connacht LGFA intermediate final in Carrick-on-Shannon
Rising County Roscommon athlete scoops Juvenile All-Star Award

Rising County Roscommon athlete scoops Juvenile All-Star Award

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

The awards reflect the nationwide strength and diversity of talent within Irish athletics.
Roscommon school claim inaugural basketball title

Roscommon school claim inaugural basketball title

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Their victory is a special moment in the school’s sporting history
Skill and teamwork on display at Futsal finals

Skill and teamwork on display at Futsal finals

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Fast-paced action, skill, teamwork and fun were all on display at The Hub, Castlerea
Good week for Roscommon LGFA teams

Good week for Roscommon LGFA teams

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Ahead of a busy weekend, there were wins for the county U-16 and minor ladies' football teams over the past week
Roscommon name squad for upcoming Celtic Challenge competition

Roscommon name squad for upcoming Celtic Challenge competition

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

The team will start their competition at home against Westmeath on April 4th in King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park
Former world darts champion in County Roscommon this weekend

Former world darts champion in County Roscommon this weekend

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

His appearance coincides with a spectacular darts fundraiser being organised by a local club
‘We chose to play against the wind’ — Smith

‘We chose to play against the wind’ — Smith

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Roscommon overturned an eight-point deficit at half time to prevail by ten points in the Hyde
Venue and time change for Roscommon v Sligo U-20 game 

Venue and time change for Roscommon v Sligo U-20 game 

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

The changes were announced this morning
County Roscommon boxer at top of world rankings

County Roscommon boxer at top of world rankings

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

She has retained her position as the top-ranked boxer in her weight category.
Strong Roscommon interest in final day of Cheltenham Festival

Strong Roscommon interest in final day of Cheltenham Festival

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

There are two horses with Roscommon connections competing today
Roscommon duo keep DCU on track for O’Connor Cup

Roscommon duo keep DCU on track for O’Connor Cup

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

They were central to the Dublin university's success against their Limerick opposition
Roscommon man sees his horse claim victory at Leopardstown

Roscommon man sees his horse claim victory at Leopardstown

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

His horse Vitorio Piel won the Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown
World of equality between male and female footballers remains poles apart

World of equality between male and female footballers remains poles apart

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Would the Roscommon senior men’s footballers have been put in the same predicament as their female counterparts last weekend?
Details announced for homecoming to celebrate All Ireland winners

Details announced for homecoming to celebrate All Ireland winners

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

The school’s basketball team are set to receive a hero’s welcome
Castlerea Community School crowned All-Ireland champions

Castlerea Community School crowned All-Ireland champions

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

The school’s U-19 basketballers penned another proud chapter in the school’s history
Castlerea CS chase All-Ireland basketball glory

Castlerea CS chase All-Ireland basketball glory

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

The Roscommon school will be hoping to maintain the sport's rich tradition in the sport.
Nephew of well-known Roscommon football figure makes Champions League debut

Nephew of well-known Roscommon football figure makes Champions League debut

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

The 21-year-old started for Newcastle United in their win over Qarabag
Egan slams treatment of Roscommon players for league match against Down

Egan slams treatment of Roscommon players for league match against Down

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

The Roscommon manager described the late change of venue to Belfast as a "joke"
Take two as Roscommon look for statement win

Take two as Roscommon look for statement win

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

The camógs' opening game was postponed last weekend because of the weather
The Rossies in action this weekend: all you need to know

The Rossies in action this weekend: all you need to know

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

All four flagship county teams are in national league action
Roscommon game off due to bad weather

Roscommon game off due to bad weather

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

The joint minor camogie team captains have also been confirmed for 2026.
Balancing sport, education and a self-funded international pathway

Balancing sport, education and a self-funded international pathway

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Despite the challenges, two sisters from North Roscommon continue to make their mark doing what they love
Egan left disappointed by flat display and multiple turnovers

Egan left disappointed by flat display and multiple turnovers

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Too many mistakes "ebbed" Roscommon's confidence away
Loughglynn native enjoys Leopardstown success

Loughglynn native enjoys Leopardstown success

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

There was cause for celebration in Loughglynn recently
Scoil Mhuire girls crowned Connacht champions

Scoil Mhuire girls crowned Connacht champions

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

They kept their opponents' second-half revival at bay to run out deserving winners
Roscommon horse owner enjoys Leopardstown win

Roscommon horse owner enjoys Leopardstown win

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

An Elphin man was a proud owner on Monday last as Saint Le Fort claimed victory at Leopardstown 
Roscommon footballer named on GAA.ie Team of the Week

Roscommon footballer named on GAA.ie Team of the Week

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Also named Player of the Match at the weekend
Roscommon pool player sets his sights on the professional ranks

Roscommon pool player sets his sights on the professional ranks

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

He has secured promotion from the Challenger Circuit of Ultimate Pool.
County Roscommon brothers representing Ireland at European Meet

County Roscommon brothers representing Ireland at European Meet

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

It is their first time to represent their country together on the international stage
The Rossies in action this weekend: all you need to know

The Rossies in action this weekend: all you need to know

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Two county teams continue their league campaigns on Sunday
Quinn getting a kick out of Boston

Quinn getting a kick out of Boston

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Creggs native Andy Quinn reflects on his American football dream, and how his first year in the States has taught him so much about life on and off the field…
Egan enthused for new season despite injury concerns

Egan enthused for new season despite injury concerns

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Boyle duo, Aisling Feely and Caoimhe Cregg, are among those who won't be available for the foreseeable future
League lift-off: All you need to know about Roscommon teams in action this weekend

League lift-off: All you need to know about Roscommon teams in action this weekend

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

The county senior footballers and hurlers, and ladies' footballers are ready to commence their league campaigns
O’Rourke secures National Elite boxing title

O’Rourke secures National Elite boxing title

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

The Castlerea boxer cruised to an unanimous win 
'Role model for young players' congratulated on becoming Roscommon LGFA U-14 manager

'Role model for young players' congratulated on becoming Roscommon LGFA U-14 manager

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Her club described her as an "incredible asset" who gives so much time, energy and passion to various roles 
Sligo catch Rossies on the line to claim FBD Shield honours

Sligo catch Rossies on the line to claim FBD Shield honours

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

A couple of late two-pointers rescued victory from the jaws of defeat for the Yeats County
Roscommon clubman honoured for outstanding contribution to ladies football

Roscommon clubman honoured for outstanding contribution to ladies football

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Pat is vice-chairperson and provincial delegate for Roscommon LGFA
O’Rourke sisters headline star studded National Elite Championships

O’Rourke sisters headline star studded National Elite Championships

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

The duo will be aiming to secure national titles as Ireland’s top boxers will take to the ring
My 2026 hopes for Roscommon teams

My 2026 hopes for Roscommon teams

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

In early January, two club teams from the county will be vying for All-Ireland honours
Curran and Dolan shine for victorious Castlerea Community School

Curran and Dolan shine for victorious Castlerea Community School

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

The County Roscommon school brought home their second regional league title in as many years with a hard-fought victory.
‘The girls have been outstanding’ — Haughey

‘The girls have been outstanding’ — Haughey

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

The St. Dominic's manager feels that his side left no stone unturned ahead of last weekend's All-Ireland club junior camogie final
St. Dominic's denied All-Ireland honours after brave effort

St. Dominic's denied All-Ireland honours after brave effort

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Eight second-half wides proved costly for the Roscommon champions
O’Rourke nominated for prestigious RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year award

O’Rourke nominated for prestigious RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year award

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Other nominees include Rory McIlroy, David Clifford, Kate O'Connor and Troy Parrott.
‘We have nothing to lose’ — Watson 

‘We have nothing to lose’ — Watson 

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

The St. Dominic's player will be hoping to become only the second captain from the county to lift the Phil McBride Cup
Roscommon GAA club appoint new senior football boss

Roscommon GAA club appoint new senior football boss

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

He was appointed earlier this week
Roscommon boxer ranked No. 1 in the world

Roscommon boxer ranked No. 1 in the world

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Her sister is ranked 6th in the world
Castlerea Community School prepare for Regional League Final

Castlerea Community School prepare for Regional League Final

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

The school’s U-19 boys basketball team will be aiming to secure silverware on Thursday
Hat-trick of Connacht Scór na nÓg titles for Roscommon clubs

Hat-trick of Connacht Scór na nÓg titles for Roscommon clubs

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

It was a successful weekend for Roscommon clubs
Roscommon Gaels retain U-20 football title with imperious display

Roscommon Gaels retain U-20 football title with imperious display

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Eoghan Carthy sets the tone with a Player of the Match performance against Michael Glaveys/Éire Óg
St. Dominic’s hoping to make it third time lucky

St. Dominic’s hoping to make it third time lucky

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

The Roscommon senior camogie champions are in All-Ireland semi-final action on Saturday.
Late Tom Moran remembered at Community Games AGM

Late Tom Moran remembered at Community Games AGM

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

He was described as fair, calm, and always kind.
Roscommon woman reaches Mount Everest Base Camp

Roscommon woman reaches Mount Everest Base Camp

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

The former All Ireland winning minor raised valuable funds for charity
League fixtures for Roscommon ladies' footballers confirmed

League fixtures for Roscommon ladies' footballers confirmed

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Finbar Egan's side will be coming up against some familiar foes
Local triathlon race secures Race of the Year award

Local triathlon race secures Race of the Year award

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

The local club will also host the Sprint, Junior, and Draft Legal National Championships for a second consecutive year
Roscommon woman announces AFLW retirement

Roscommon woman announces AFLW retirement

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

She has been described as a “wonderful role model”
Who would make All-Stars club team?

Who would make All-Stars club team?

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

There were plenty of impressive performers during the Roscommon club football championships
Roscommon athletes impress at provincial championships in Ballinrobe

Roscommon athletes impress at provincial championships in Ballinrobe

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Qualification for the Nationals was at stake at the Connacht Uneven Ages Cross Country Championships
Barry's beaten in Connacht LGFA intermediate final

Barry's beaten in Connacht LGFA intermediate final

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

Ger Evans' side couldn't convert enough good attacking possession into scores
Curran ready to embrace ‘fantastic opportunity’

Curran ready to embrace ‘fantastic opportunity’

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

The good times keep on rolling for the St. Brigid's and Roscommon midfielder
Barry's and Brigid's to fly the Roscommon flag in Connacht LGFA finals

Barry's and Brigid's to fly the Roscommon flag in Connacht LGFA finals

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Alongside Northern Harps, all three county ladies' football champions have reached their provincial finals
Another big weekend for Roscommon ladies’ football teams

Another big weekend for Roscommon ladies’ football teams

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Northern Harps and St. Brigid's fly the flag for the county on Saturday
WATCH: Lauren Shanagher reflects on "unbelievable" Connacht semi final win

WATCH: Lauren Shanagher reflects on "unbelievable" Connacht semi final win

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Shanagher kicked the winning score as Northern Harps came through a sensational Connacht intermediate semi final against Swinford Killasser
County Roscommon swimmer part of Irish team for European Short Course Championships

County Roscommon swimmer part of Irish team for European Short Course Championships

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

He competed at his maiden World Aquatics Championships during the summer
Two Roscommon players selected on Irish team for camogie/shinty series against Scotland

Two Roscommon players selected on Irish team for camogie/shinty series against Scotland

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

The Irish camogie and hurling squads for the International Rules series in Inverness were confirmed today
Rochelle’s influence brings best out of Rocky’s Rebels

Rochelle’s influence brings best out of Rocky’s Rebels

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

The team came together this year to honour their late team-mate Rochelle 'Rocky' Mullaney
Haughey hails Dominic’s resilience ahead of another camogie final

Haughey hails Dominic’s resilience ahead of another camogie final

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

The St. Dominic's manager highlights that previous losses have made his side more hungry than ever
Kelly embraces ‘different challenge' as defending champions

Kelly embraces ‘different challenge' as defending champions

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

The Oran manager says the love of the game keeps him involved
‘Age doesn’t matter when you pull on a jersey’

‘Age doesn’t matter when you pull on a jersey’

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

The experienced St. Brigid's player hit 1-2 during her side's championship success against Clann na nGael
WATCH: Nolan reflects on St. Brigid’s first senior ladies’ football title in 11 years

WATCH: Nolan reflects on St. Brigid’s first senior ladies’ football title in 11 years

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

She hit 1-9 in a Player of the Match performance
Nolan’s tour-de-force brings redemption for Brigid’s

Nolan’s tour-de-force brings redemption for Brigid’s

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

There are also celebrations in St. Barry's and Northern Harps who were crowned county champions after Saturday's triple header of Roscommon LGFA finals in Ballyleague 
Match-ups the key to determining senior ladies' football champions

Match-ups the key to determining senior ladies' football champions

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

The biggest game in the Roscommon LGFA club calendar is a repeat of last year's final
St. Mary’s rebuild on the cusp of bearing fruit

St. Mary’s rebuild on the cusp of bearing fruit

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

The Junior A football final is the first game of the day in Ballyleague on Saturday
St. Barry’s to make up for 2024 disappointment

St. Barry’s to make up for 2024 disappointment

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Saturday afternoon's Roscommon LGFA intermediate decider will catapult two form teams into the spotlight
Lennon hoping to prescribe winning formula

Lennon hoping to prescribe winning formula

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Clann na nGael captain, Éadaoin Lennon, highlights the faith she has in her team-mates ahead of Saturday's rematch against St. Brigid's...
Age is no barrier for Captain Fantastic Claire

Age is no barrier for Captain Fantastic Claire

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

The 43-year-old will be hoping to lead St. Brigid's to championship glory, 21 years after being named Player of the Match in an All-Ireland final

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