The Irish Times

Roscommon book place in Connacht final as they power past 14-man Sligo

Rossies finish 12 points clear after Sligo’s David Philips is sent off at Markievicz Park

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 20:02

Ciarán Murphy: League final defeats killed the buzz around Galway and Mayo

Both counties headed to Croke Park two and a half weeks ago in reasonably high spirits

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 06:00

Kevin McStay: I was surprised by Roscommon’s defensive set-up against Galway

Galway are ready for next level but others need strength and conditioning work

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 06:00

Galway brush Roscommon aside to get back on track

Pádraic Joyce’s side needed a response after Kerry mauling and got one in Salthill

Sun May 23 2021 - 17:14

Dublin slip seamlessly into gear as they dispatch Roscommon

All-Ireland champions instantly find their groove on the road in Division 1 opener

Sun May 16 2021 - 16:19

Division Two round-up: Roscommon seal title as Cavan go down

Armagh promoted after Clare win, Kildare miss out despite victory over Westmeath

Mon Oct 26 2020 - 06:00

Roscommon footballers shave or dye to raise funds for hospice

Similar initiative gaining momentum in Laois as Meyler family do their bit in Tyrone

Thu Apr 16 2020 - 16:35

Roscommon keep up their bid for return to the top flight

Defeat in Newbridge leaves Kildare in relegation battle

Sun Feb 23 2020 - 17:59

Laois stage stunning comeback to draw with Roscommon

Goals from Evan O’Carroll and Kieran Lillis claw back a six-point deficit in injury time

Sun Jan 26 2020 - 17:23

Walsh leads from the front for Galway

Tribesmen secure FBD League title with six-point win

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 17:03

Malachy’s Clerkin’s top 21 moments of the Gaelic football summer

Championship 2019: From Castlebar to Croke Park, from Clones to Killarney

Fri Aug 30 2019 - 19:00

GAA Statistics: Who should Patrick Durcan and Lee Keegan track?

Dublin have threats all over but Jack McCaffrey and Brian Fenton are unique

Thu Aug 08 2019 - 06:00

Roscommon beat Cork for their first Super 8s win

Enda Smith impresses as Cork again fail to build on their strong start in goal fest

Sun Aug 04 2019 - 18:32

Football previews: Dublin and Tyrone can secure place in semi-finals

Kerry’s attack can give them the edge over Donegal in intriguing Croke Park clash

Sat Jul 20 2019 - 01:00

Tyrone put Roscommon to the sword to start Super 8s in style

Mickey Harte’s side are miserly and professional in the sunshine at a buzzing Hyde

Mon Jul 15 2019 - 06:00

Galway step forward again as much changed cast lines up in Salthill

Connacht champions are playing a record fourth final in a row against Roscommon

Sat Jun 15 2019 - 06:00

GAA Statistics: Band of brothers - how the GAA's keeping it in the family

Up to 53 brothers could be involved in this weekend’s five games;13 in Connacht final

Thu Jun 13 2019 - 06:00

Kevin McStay: Mayo’s progress to Super 8s far from guaranteed

The likes of Monaghan and Tyrone or Donegal make qualifiers a treacherous route

Tue Jun 04 2019 - 06:00

Weekend GAA previews: Mayo seek first win over Galway in four years

Tipp hurlers need to beat Cork to have any chance of reaching quarter-finals

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 01:00

GAA Statistics: GPS figures revealed and what use are they?

GPS tracker pods measure how far, fast and often top intercounty players run in a game

Thu Oct 04 2018 - 07:00

Bernard Brogan returns as Dublin run riot in dead-rubber

Roscommon no match for Dublin’s fringe players as six goals and 40 points scored

Sun Aug 05 2018 - 17:45

Impressive Tyrone lay down a significant marker

Harte’s men prepare for “acid test” against Dubs by clinically dispatching Roscommon

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 01:00

Super-hot Tyrone give Roscommon a roasting in opener

Mickey Harte’s side make impressive Super 8 bow at Croke Park

Sat Jul 14 2018 - 19:19

Malachy Clerkin: In defence of the much-maligned All-Ireland football qualifiers

Enjoy the qualifiers for what they are instead of wishing they were something else

Mon Jul 09 2018 - 07:00

Roscommon take their place at the top table

Armagh come up short as Roscommon book place in Super 8s

Sat Jul 07 2018 - 19:42

Jim McGuinness: Intensity is key to Galway's success

Connacht champions will need to start a lot quicker when it comes to Super-8s

Tue Jun 19 2018 - 06:00

Galway dethrone wasteful Rossies in game of four halves

Roscommon fail to go back-to-back as Shane Walsh inspires Tribesmen at Dr Hyde Park

Sun Jun 17 2018 - 19:49

Galway likely to avenge Roscommon defeat

Weekend previews: Connacht football final and Munster hurling championship

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 06:00

Easy for Roscommon as outclassed Leitrim are brushed aside

Never the remotest danger of an upset materialising in the Connacht semi-final

Sun May 27 2018 - 19:36

Roscommon play it fast and loose to throw off Cavan noose

Connacht side win eight-goal Division Two thriller as Cavan lose to team again

Sun Apr 01 2018 - 18:19

Roscommon bounce back to Division One at the first time of asking

Cork left to rue five missed wides in the second half as Rossies finish strongest again

Sun Mar 25 2018 - 18:26

Roscommon lose a man but hold on to beat Mayo

Reigning champions Galway scored three goals to beat Leitrim and reach the final

Sun Jan 14 2018 - 18:36

Sporting Predictions: Playing the annual guessing game

Players and pundits consult their crystal balls for the big calls of the sporting year ahead

Sat Jan 06 2018 - 08:00

Ireland's recovery mission unlikely to catch Australia

Kernan’s team can improve but opponents are impressive and 10 points is a big gap

Fri Nov 17 2017 - 06:00