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Well done Pearses. Good fightback (eventually) by RG but PP rallied with last 2 points.

Seanfanbocht (Roscommon) - Posts: 1975 - 20/10/2024 15:37:26    2575981

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Congratulations to Pearses the best team on the day won.

Best match in a storm I've attended although it looked like Pearses was going to run away with it when 1-7 to 1-11 ahead. Credit to Roscommon Gaels fighting back 1-8 to 1-9 then up stepped Pearses who didn't panic and with their experience and know how on winning recent county titles they got the job done again.

Among Pearses best was Niall Daly, David Murray, Eoin Colleran. Roscommon Gaels Eoghan Carthy, John McGuinness and Purcell was their best for me.

Pearses v Corofin/Moycullen makes for a good game in a few weeks.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 3914 - 20/10/2024 16:39:30    2575989

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My yearly senior club team of the year in what was another competitive and enjoyable championship.

Paul Whelan (Pearses) - Not that many goalkeeper stood out but Paul Whelan was the best and most consistent IMO.

Shane O'Malley (Glaveys) - Impressive in all Glaveys games on route to rare semi final, good defender that will hold his own with the new rules also

James Connolly (Roscommon Gaels) Was a risk by Gaels management play a player that young in a core position in the team but he didn't disappoint, doing a good marking job on some of the best forwards in the county including the final holding Paul Carey scoreless from play.

David Murray (Pearses) Mr dependable and consistent hard to believe he's still underrated by some people.

Tim Lambe (Roscommon Gaels) his best club campagin for the Gaels, Main reason why they played in yesterdays final was because of his two great points late on in normal time v Glaveys. Has to have caught the eye of Davy Burke.

Niall Daly (Pearses) one the best club players in the county and pure leader for his side popped up with 0-6 and had to play through the pain with a foot injury. Even his 15 minute cameo v Brigids swung the game back in their favour.

Paddy Gavin (Clann) his clubs stand out player and scored impressive 3-3 from wing half back. Would like to see him get a bit more game time with the county senior in 2025.

Conor Ryan (Pearses) Stood out for Roscommon at U20 level this year and followed it up with a solid club championship himself and Mark Purcell was the two clear stand out midfielders in this championship. Good enough to be added to the senior panel for the year ahead.

Mark Purcell (Roscommon Gaels) one of the best performers on the finalists team. Scored 0-14 including a number of eye catching long range frees. Would like to see him give the senior county football a go but it appears his mind more set towards rugby.

Ryan Conlon (Ros Gaels) Another county U20 player whom stood out in the senior championship. 1-13 he scored for the Gaels all bar one point from play.

Jonthan Hussey (Faithleachs) Was Faithleachs most consistent player on their unexpected semi final appearance top scorer from play in the championship with 3-7 (16)

Declan Kenny (Pearses) played in various positions and couldn't pick a team without including him. Ended up Pearses top scorer from play with 1-8 and Hugely impressive throughout the campaign as he put his hands up for more game time for Roscommon seniors in 2025.

Rory Hester (Western Gaels) Gaels managed to stay up once again and their seasoned campaigners in Higgins,Cregg,McDermott will be delighted with that but it was one of their youngest players in Rory that was their most consistent performer and he ended up the championship joint top scorer with 0-21

Andrew Glennon (Glaveys) Played a big part in Glaveys reaching the semi final and was among the top scorers with 2-15

Paul Carey (Pearses) Paul's form seems to be difference Pearses winning or not winning the county title. Missing the early stage of the championship and hit the ground running on his return. Such a clever player and bringing others in play with his runs and strength on the ball which was especially seen on the all important goal yesterday.

Others considered Peter Gillooly (Ros Gaels) Dylan Ruane (Glaveys) Caelim Keogh (Pearses) Cian Glennon (Faithleachs) David McManus (Clann) Niall Carthy (Pearses) Senan Lambe (Roscommon Gaels) Diarmuid Murtagh (Faithleachs) Darren Nerney (St. Faithleachs) Rob Heneghan (Glaveys) Conor Hand (Brigids) Daragh Walsh (Oran) among a few others

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 3914 - 21/10/2024 15:53:28    2576200

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Replying To The_analyser:  "My yearly senior club team of the year in what was another competitive and enjoyable championship.

Paul Whelan (Pearses) - Not that many goalkeeper stood out but Paul Whelan was the best and most consistent IMO.

Shane O'Malley (Glaveys) - Impressive in all Glaveys games on route to rare semi final, good defender that will hold his own with the new rules also

James Connolly (Roscommon Gaels) Was a risk by Gaels management play a player that young in a core position in the team but he didn't disappoint, doing a good marking job on some of the best forwards in the county including the final holding Paul Carey scoreless from play.

David Murray (Pearses) Mr dependable and consistent hard to believe he's still underrated by some people.

Tim Lambe (Roscommon Gaels) his best club campagin for the Gaels, Main reason why they played in yesterdays final was because of his two great points late on in normal time v Glaveys. Has to have caught the eye of Davy Burke.

Niall Daly (Pearses) one the best club players in the county and pure leader for his side popped up with 0-6 and had to play through the pain with a foot injury. Even his 15 minute cameo v Brigids swung the game back in their favour.

Paddy Gavin (Clann) his clubs stand out player and scored impressive 3-3 from wing half back. Would like to see him get a bit more game time with the county senior in 2025.

Conor Ryan (Pearses) Stood out for Roscommon at U20 level this year and followed it up with a solid club championship himself and Mark Purcell was the two clear stand out midfielders in this championship. Good enough to be added to the senior panel for the year ahead.

Mark Purcell (Roscommon Gaels) one of the best performers on the finalists team. Scored 0-14 including a number of eye catching long range frees. Would like to see him give the senior county football a go but it appears his mind more set towards rugby.

Ryan Conlon (Ros Gaels) Another county U20 player whom stood out in the senior championship. 1-13 he scored for the Gaels all bar one point from play.

Jonthan Hussey (Faithleachs) Was Faithleachs most consistent player on their unexpected semi final appearance top scorer from play in the championship with 3-7 (16)

Declan Kenny (Pearses) played in various positions and couldn't pick a team without including him. Ended up Pearses top scorer from play with 1-8 and Hugely impressive throughout the campaign as he put his hands up for more game time for Roscommon seniors in 2025.

Rory Hester (Western Gaels) Gaels managed to stay up once again and their seasoned campaigners in Higgins,Cregg,McDermott will be delighted with that but it was one of their youngest players in Rory that was their most consistent performer and he ended up the championship joint top scorer with 0-21

Andrew Glennon (Glaveys) Played a big part in Glaveys reaching the semi final and was among the top scorers with 2-15

Paul Carey (Pearses) Paul's form seems to be difference Pearses winning or not winning the county title. Missing the early stage of the championship and hit the ground running on his return. Such a clever player and bringing others in play with his runs and strength on the ball which was especially seen on the all important goal yesterday.

Others considered Peter Gillooly (Ros Gaels) Dylan Ruane (Glaveys) Caelim Keogh (Pearses) Cian Glennon (Faithleachs) David McManus (Clann) Niall Carthy (Pearses) Senan Lambe (Roscommon Gaels) Diarmuid Murtagh (Faithleachs) Darren Nerney (St. Faithleachs) Rob Heneghan (Glaveys) Conor Hand (Brigids) Daragh Walsh (Oran) among a few others"
My team of the year:

James Featherston
Davy Murray ( i know he didnt play much but when he did outragous)
Caelim Keogh ( just piping connolly on the final performance)
Shane O'Malley
Niall Daly
Niall Carty
Tim Lambe
Mark Healy
Conor Ryan
Ryan Conlon
Declan Kenny
Andy Glennon
Diarmuid Murtagh
Paul Carey
Eoin Colleran

Pearses = 8
Ros gaels = 4
Glaveys = 2
Faithleachs = 1

Tarismelting22 (Roscommon) - Posts: 779 - 22/10/2024 09:24:26    2576301

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Replying To The_analyser:  "My yearly senior club team of the year in what was another competitive and enjoyable championship.

Paul Whelan (Pearses) - Not that many goalkeeper stood out but Paul Whelan was the best and most consistent IMO.

Shane O'Malley (Glaveys) - Impressive in all Glaveys games on route to rare semi final, good defender that will hold his own with the new rules also

James Connolly (Roscommon Gaels) Was a risk by Gaels management play a player that young in a core position in the team but he didn't disappoint, doing a good marking job on some of the best forwards in the county including the final holding Paul Carey scoreless from play.

David Murray (Pearses) Mr dependable and consistent hard to believe he's still underrated by some people.

Tim Lambe (Roscommon Gaels) his best club campagin for the Gaels, Main reason why they played in yesterdays final was because of his two great points late on in normal time v Glaveys. Has to have caught the eye of Davy Burke.

Niall Daly (Pearses) one the best club players in the county and pure leader for his side popped up with 0-6 and had to play through the pain with a foot injury. Even his 15 minute cameo v Brigids swung the game back in their favour.

Paddy Gavin (Clann) his clubs stand out player and scored impressive 3-3 from wing half back. Would like to see him get a bit more game time with the county senior in 2025.

Conor Ryan (Pearses) Stood out for Roscommon at U20 level this year and followed it up with a solid club championship himself and Mark Purcell was the two clear stand out midfielders in this championship. Good enough to be added to the senior panel for the year ahead.

Mark Purcell (Roscommon Gaels) one of the best performers on the finalists team. Scored 0-14 including a number of eye catching long range frees. Would like to see him give the senior county football a go but it appears his mind more set towards rugby.

Ryan Conlon (Ros Gaels) Another county U20 player whom stood out in the senior championship. 1-13 he scored for the Gaels all bar one point from play.

Jonthan Hussey (Faithleachs) Was Faithleachs most consistent player on their unexpected semi final appearance top scorer from play in the championship with 3-7 (16)

Declan Kenny (Pearses) played in various positions and couldn't pick a team without including him. Ended up Pearses top scorer from play with 1-8 and Hugely impressive throughout the campaign as he put his hands up for more game time for Roscommon seniors in 2025.

Rory Hester (Western Gaels) Gaels managed to stay up once again and their seasoned campaigners in Higgins,Cregg,McDermott will be delighted with that but it was one of their youngest players in Rory that was their most consistent performer and he ended up the championship joint top scorer with 0-21

Andrew Glennon (Glaveys) Played a big part in Glaveys reaching the semi final and was among the top scorers with 2-15

Paul Carey (Pearses) Paul's form seems to be difference Pearses winning or not winning the county title. Missing the early stage of the championship and hit the ground running on his return. Such a clever player and bringing others in play with his runs and strength on the ball which was especially seen on the all important goal yesterday.

Others considered Peter Gillooly (Ros Gaels) Dylan Ruane (Glaveys) Caelim Keogh (Pearses) Cian Glennon (Faithleachs) David McManus (Clann) Niall Carthy (Pearses) Senan Lambe (Roscommon Gaels) Diarmuid Murtagh (Faithleachs) Darren Nerney (St. Faithleachs) Rob Heneghan (Glaveys) Conor Hand (Brigids) Daragh Walsh (Oran) among a few others"
What ages are Declan Kenny and Mark Purcell

dave1988 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1158 - 22/10/2024 09:41:45    2576305

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Replying To dave1988:  "
Replying To The_analyser:  "My yearly senior club team of the year in what was another competitive and enjoyable championship.

Paul Whelan (Pearses) - Not that many goalkeeper stood out but Paul Whelan was the best and most consistent IMO.

Shane O'Malley (Glaveys) - Impressive in all Glaveys games on route to rare semi final, good defender that will hold his own with the new rules also

James Connolly (Roscommon Gaels) Was a risk by Gaels management play a player that young in a core position in the team but he didn't disappoint, doing a good marking job on some of the best forwards in the county including the final holding Paul Carey scoreless from play.

David Murray (Pearses) Mr dependable and consistent hard to believe he's still underrated by some people.

Tim Lambe (Roscommon Gaels) his best club campagin for the Gaels, Main reason why they played in yesterdays final was because of his two great points late on in normal time v Glaveys. Has to have caught the eye of Davy Burke.

Niall Daly (Pearses) one the best club players in the county and pure leader for his side popped up with 0-6 and had to play through the pain with a foot injury. Even his 15 minute cameo v Brigids swung the game back in their favour.

Paddy Gavin (Clann) his clubs stand out player and scored impressive 3-3 from wing half back. Would like to see him get a bit more game time with the county senior in 2025.

Conor Ryan (Pearses) Stood out for Roscommon at U20 level this year and followed it up with a solid club championship himself and Mark Purcell was the two clear stand out midfielders in this championship. Good enough to be added to the senior panel for the year ahead.

Mark Purcell (Roscommon Gaels) one of the best performers on the finalists team. Scored 0-14 including a number of eye catching long range frees. Would like to see him give the senior county football a go but it appears his mind more set towards rugby.

Ryan Conlon (Ros Gaels) Another county U20 player whom stood out in the senior championship. 1-13 he scored for the Gaels all bar one point from play.

Jonthan Hussey (Faithleachs) Was Faithleachs most consistent player on their unexpected semi final appearance top scorer from play in the championship with 3-7 (16)

Declan Kenny (Pearses) played in various positions and couldn't pick a team without including him. Ended up Pearses top scorer from play with 1-8 and Hugely impressive throughout the campaign as he put his hands up for more game time for Roscommon seniors in 2025.

Rory Hester (Western Gaels) Gaels managed to stay up once again and their seasoned campaigners in Higgins,Cregg,McDermott will be delighted with that but it was one of their youngest players in Rory that was their most consistent performer and he ended up the championship joint top scorer with 0-21

Andrew Glennon (Glaveys) Played a big part in Glaveys reaching the semi final and was among the top scorers with 2-15

Paul Carey (Pearses) Paul's form seems to be difference Pearses winning or not winning the county title. Missing the early stage of the championship and hit the ground running on his return. Such a clever player and bringing others in play with his runs and strength on the ball which was especially seen on the all important goal yesterday.

Others considered Peter Gillooly (Ros Gaels) Dylan Ruane (Glaveys) Caelim Keogh (Pearses) Cian Glennon (Faithleachs) David McManus (Clann) Niall Carthy (Pearses) Senan Lambe (Roscommon Gaels) Diarmuid Murtagh (Faithleachs) Darren Nerney (St. Faithleachs) Rob Heneghan (Glaveys) Conor Hand (Brigids) Daragh Walsh (Oran) among a few others"
What ages are Declan Kenny and Mark Purcell"
22/23 i think

Tarismelting22 (Roscommon) - Posts: 779 - 22/10/2024 10:44:27    2576316

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@dave1988

Declan Kenny will be 21 on Thursday. Mark Purcell turned 22 in June.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 3914 - 22/10/2024 15:28:27    2576386

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Replying To The_analyser:  "@dave1988

Declan Kenny will be 21 on Thursday. Mark Purcell turned 22 in June."
Has either played underage for Roscommon.

endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2301 - 22/10/2024 15:52:12    2576392

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Replying To endgame:  "Has either played underage for Roscommon."
Declan Kenny was a starter on the U20 team 2023 and played in all other levels before that. Mark Purcell started all games in the 2019 Connacht minor championship his focus on Rugby took over after that.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 3914 - 22/10/2024 16:38:13    2576406

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Boyle manager the last few years Cian Smith confirmed as the new Roscommon U20 football manager. Others that was in the running was Emmett Durney (Clann) who managed Roscommon minors in 2019 and 2020 and James Martin (Brigids) who was Brigids selector this year and went for the U20 job the last time also when it was given to Noel Dunning.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 3914 - 22/10/2024 17:23:40    2576415

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Replying To The_analyser:  "Boyle manager the last few years Cian Smith confirmed as the new Roscommon U20 football manager. Others that was in the running was Emmett Durney (Clann) who managed Roscommon minors in 2019 and 2020 and James Martin (Brigids) who was Brigids selector this year and went for the U20 job the last time also when it was given to Noel Dunning."
On a totally different note are we going to release a new jersey for 2025. Id hope we do because I cant stand the one we have the last 3 years.

dave1988 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1158 - 23/10/2024 08:22:30    2576496

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Replying To dave1988:  "On a totally different note are we going to release a new jersey for 2025. Id hope we do because I cant stand the one we have the last 3 years."
Agree its time for a change.

On the jersey note, Was strange to see Pearses players wearing two different kits last Sunday. Surely for a county final they could all have worn same kit.

sourmilk93 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1186 - 23/10/2024 10:34:27    2576515

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The jersey we had 2019,2020,2021 was worse with the Primerose and blue blend at the bottom, must have got a young child to design that? probably a new one launched before the 2025 season as we rarely have a jersey longer than three years and the current one was introduced in December 2021.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 3914 - 23/10/2024 14:26:11    2576560

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Replying To sourmilk93:  "Agree its time for a change.

On the jersey note, Was strange to see Pearses players wearing two different kits last Sunday. Surely for a county final they could all have worn same kit."
I noticed that alright but I would imagine it was to do with the inclement weather. Some players might have changed to a dry jersey at half time to stop themselves from getting too cold and maybe stiffening up. I hope we see a new jersey released this year. That last one was the pits altogether. Mayo, Dublin, Kerry and even Cavan seem to change their jersey every year. That's probably a bit extreme but every two years would be acceptable. Bring back the style similar to the one worn around 1998. That was probably the nicest jersey I remember

ComainRos (Roscommon) - Posts: 131 - 23/10/2024 14:50:38    2576563

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Replying To ComainRos:  "I noticed that alright but I would imagine it was to do with the inclement weather. Some players might have changed to a dry jersey at half time to stop themselves from getting too cold and maybe stiffening up. I hope we see a new jersey released this year. That last one was the pits altogether. Mayo, Dublin, Kerry and even Cavan seem to change their jersey every year. That's probably a bit extreme but every two years would be acceptable. Bring back the style similar to the one worn around 1998. That was probably the nicest jersey I remember"
I would expect a new one to be launched in time for the Christmas

D.Hyde (Roscommon) - Posts: 217 - 23/10/2024 14:58:29    2576569

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Replying To The_analyser:  "Boyle manager the last few years Cian Smith confirmed as the new Roscommon U20 football manager. Others that was in the running was Emmett Durney (Clann) who managed Roscommon minors in 2019 and 2020 and James Martin (Brigids) who was Brigids selector this year and went for the U20 job the last time also when it was given to Noel Dunning."
Emmett Durney did well when he was with the minors. With the amount of County players they have, Boyle should have been doing better than a quarter final this year in the senior championship. Hope Cian Smith does well with the U20s. The U20s gave us plenty of excitement this season.

endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2301 - 23/10/2024 17:16:22    2576584

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Replying To endgame:  "Emmett Durney did well when he was with the minors. With the amount of County players they have, Boyle should have been doing better than a quarter final this year in the senior championship. Hope Cian Smith does well with the U20s. The U20s gave us plenty of excitement this season."
Mixed bag with the Minors under Durney, we won the Connacht title on a stormy night in December 2020 but not reaching at least the Connacht semi final in 2019 was poor when you look back the quality of players that was on the Roscommon panel. After back to back County finals (Boyle hadn't reached a county championship final for 90 plus years) and winning the Div 1 league title for the first under Cian Smith this year was disrupted season for Boyle with some key defenders out injured and Daire Cregg,Cian McKeon in American and never really catching fire on their return.

Ulster will likely be the province where the U20 All Ireland winner will come from again next year but I believe Connacht will be the most competitive province and with a group format it should be another goof competition for the development of players.

Our U20 club championship is starting next week. Roscommon Gaels the likely favouties to win the Div 1 title with contenders Boyle and Glaveys/Eire OG. Div 2 Aidans, Kilmore/Shannon Gales and Oran/Croans look like the front runners there.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 3914 - 23/10/2024 20:14:52    2576603

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Best of luck to Paddy Joe Burke on his retirement. Probably one of the best supporters of any team and a lovely guy as well. I wish you well in your retirement Paddy as you bring a smile to many faces with your genuine passion for the Rossies over many years. Long may it continue.

letsgetgoing (Roscommon) - Posts: 636 - 23/10/2024 21:08:11    2576610

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Replying To letsgetgoing:  "Best of luck to Paddy Joe Burke on his retirement. Probably one of the best supporters of any team and a lovely guy as well. I wish you well in your retirement Paddy as you bring a smile to many faces with your genuine passion for the Rossies over many years. Long may it continue."
Paddy Joe is a legend. I got my hair cut off him after we beat sligo in Connaght final in 2010 because that's when I met him in castlebar and I said if we win id go get my hair cut by him. I think it was a couple of weeks later but I made my way from Boyle to Roscommon and it was worth it. His passion was unbelievable. I met him many times since and all I can say is best of luck and we will see you in the Hyde

dave1988 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1158 - 24/10/2024 21:03:24    2576770

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Replying To The_analyser:  "Mixed bag with the Minors under Durney, we won the Connacht title on a stormy night in December 2020 but not reaching at least the Connacht semi final in 2019 was poor when you look back the quality of players that was on the Roscommon panel. After back to back County finals (Boyle hadn't reached a county championship final for 90 plus years) and winning the Div 1 league title for the first under Cian Smith this year was disrupted season for Boyle with some key defenders out injured and Daire Cregg,Cian McKeon in American and never really catching fire on their return.

Ulster will likely be the province where the U20 All Ireland winner will come from again next year but I believe Connacht will be the most competitive province and with a group format it should be another goof competition for the development of players.

Our U20 club championship is starting next week. Roscommon Gaels the likely favouties to win the Div 1 title with contenders Boyle and Glaveys/Eire OG. Div 2 Aidans, Kilmore/Shannon Gales and Oran/Croans look like the front runners there."
Roscommon have won 14 Connacht minor football championships in our history. That compares for example with 41 for Mayo. We of course have the distinction of never losing an All Ireland minor football final winning titles in 1939, 1941, 1951 and 2006. Any Roscommon minor Manager who wins Connacht is a successful manager and Emmett Durney won Connacht. Boyle got to county finals in 2022 and 2023 losing by a point each time. This year Boyle lost out in a quarter final. Boyle have a lot of county players and certainly might have hoped to go beyond a quarter this year. If all had been available to Roscommon this season, Enda Smith, Daire Cregg, Donie Smith and Cian McKeon would have started for Ros. Any club team featuring four county starters should be serious contenders in the club championship. The U20 grade is very important at inter county as a stepping stone to senior. Best of luck to Cian Smith and the players next season.

endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2301 - 24/10/2024 21:56:07    2576777

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