Roscommon Gaels GAA Club wish to extend it's congratulations to Clubman and Coach Kevin McStay on his appointment as Manager of the Mayo County Senior Football Team. Of course we are saddened to see Kevin leave us for the 4 year term of his appointment, we look forward to meeting him on the opposite side of the line when our own Rossies meet Mayo.
Kevin, originally from Ballina, has a long association with Roscommon Gaels since his move to Roscommon in the early 1990's, both as a player winning a county title in 1994, captaining them in 1998, and, as a coach bringing our senior footballers to win a Championship title in 2004. In 2021 he returned to coaching in the club bringing our Minor Footballers to win a Championship title. He is currently manager of our Minor Footballers and we hope that his success will continue in-house before venturing further afield. Best of Luck Kevin.
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![]() The Ladies U14 Mark Kelly Electrical Contractor sponsored Division 2 Football team have qualified for the County Final which takes place on Sunday the 28th of August at 6.00pm in Mulhern Park Fuerty against Kilbride. The girls route to the final started back on the July 17th with a defeat to Kilbride in the 1st round before wins over St. Brigids & Shannon Gaels gave the team a home quarter final against Castlerea St Kevin’s which was won comprehensively on a score line of 5-06 to 1-02. The Semi Final took place on Sunday August 14th against St. Barrys in Tarmonbarry in what was an end to end game with the lead swapping on several occasions. Roscommon Gaels Grace Campbell popped up for a last minute goal to seal our place in Sunday’s County Final. We urge everyone to come along and support the girls in your club colours next Sunday evening in Mulhern Park in what is sure to be a tough game against our nearest neighbours. Congratulations to Club Member and Chairperson of the club's Hurling Board on winning the Club Lotto Jackpot of €5,400 on Sunday July 31st. Congratulations also goes to John Corocoran who won the Jackpot the following week. We hope to get a picture of John receiving his prize soon. Pictured above is Club Chairperson Philip Mullen presenting David Waldron with his winning cheque. Happy spending David.
The long standing tradition of Roscommon Gaels Club Bingo continues at the Hyde Centre every Sunday evening at 8.00 p.m. Books cost €10 each. Why not bring a friend and enjoy the meeting with the group. Everyone welcome.
Round 3 Minor Football Championship 2022 August 17th, Lisnamult. Roscommon Gaels 4 - 18 Clann na nGael 2-04 Our U-17 continued their winning ways making it 3 wins from 3 when they overpowered Clan na Gael in Lisnamult on Wednesday last. Although the score line suggests an easy win the Clann team never gave up and indeed caused our defence some problems late in the game. In fact, Clann started the brightest and led from a well taken point from their centre forward. The Gaels lads then settled into a rhythm and excellent movement and link play seen us score 1-05 without reply by the 20th minute. The goal coming from Jack Raftery who was a thorn in the side of the Clann defence. Indeed, by the 25th Minute we added 2 more goals from the Carthy brothers, Eoghan and Rory, with Rory’s been a magnificent solo run and finish. Clan did manage a further point before half time, but their task looked difficult as the trailed 3-07 to 0-02 at the break. The resumption seen more of the same with excellent slick football resulting in us scoring an additional 1-09 to Clanns one point in the 3rd quarter. The goal from a Rory Carthy penalty and some excellent points from our backs raiding up the field most notably the excellent Ciaran O’Reilly. The management emptied the bench also and some notable contributions from Ben Donnellan, Joshua Lemos and Lochlann Mulry must have been an additional positive to them. In fairness Clann kept battling and finished strongly with two goals and a point to leave the final score at 4-19 to 2-04. A lot of positives to be taken from the game particularly the more unestablished players that stepped up the mark. However as always, the easy concession of late goals means our lads still have work to do to remain competitive particularly against stronger opposition. Still all in all mission accomplished to date and next up is Western Gaels. Keep it going lads. Roscommon Gaels v Clann na nGael
2- 12 to 3-09 The Division 1 Under 15 Footballers had a great game against a very strong Clann na nGael on Friday August 5th . The first half proved very tight with the lads going toe to toe with Clann before conceding two goals which widened the gap. The second half saw the Gaels men go down to 14 players, however, great character was shown, and the lads never gave up. They fought hard to the end with one of the last kicks of the game leading to a Roscommon Gaels point which levelled the game for a drawn conclusion. Lots more games to play for this competitive, skilled and dedicated bunch of lads. |
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