St. John's Athletic retain Premier Division title
St. John's Athletic captain, Simon Leonard, receives the RDFL Premier Division trophy from David Kelly, Roscommon and District League, in Lecarrow on Sunday afternoon.
St. John's Athletic have retained the Roscommon and District Football League Premier Division title after a 1-0 victory against Skyvalley Rovers in Lecarrow on Sunday afternoon.
The home side only needed a win or a draw to keep hold of the crown they won for the first time last season.
In the end, Daire Keenan's 19th minute goal was enough for Keith Reynolds' side to back up last year's maiden triumph.
The home side were the better team, aided by a strong defensive effort where Ronan Morris and captain Simon Leonard were excellent.
In the other big soccer news of the day, Cloonfad United defeated Galway Hibernians 4-0 to reach the Connacht Junior Shield final.
