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Brigids saying that they forfeited the Junior A game to allow players and fans attend both games and that wasn't possible due to the CCC's scheduling.

The Junior game was down for a 1.30 throw in in Johnstown and the Senior game is 4.30 in Woodmount - not exactly sure how there would be a clash there? The grounds are 10 minutes apart from each other.

Spare a thought for St Ronans - win 2 out of 3 games in the group while Brigids lose their 2 games by a combined 60+ points. Ronans come 3rd on points difference and have to play a playoff while Brigids get pulled out to go straight through and then don't even bother to play the quarter final.

Ros13 (Roscommon) - Posts: 136 - 19/09/2026 12:18:07    2694293

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Attended the senior Quarter-final In Ballyforan last night. The wet and windy weather meant it wasn't going to be a night for pretty football.

Strokestown 6 points winners and on the balance of play probably good value for that margin of victory however Castlerea will rue those two big goal chances wasted (one a saved penalty) in the opening 15 minutes plus their shooting for two-pointers was very wayward.

Without the injured David Neary,Shane McGinley the likes Colin Neary,Tom Corcoran,Timmy Gibbons,Colin Compton stood up for Strokestown last night. Special mention to Shane McDonnell, torrid time with injuries the last few years and it was good to see him back to his best last night. Only 19 and will hopefully get his promising career back on track now.

I watched two other games online when I got home.
Clann had 5 points to spare on Faithleachs at the end after a right good battle that Faithleachs was leading by 2 approaching the final quarter and Ciarian Murtagh couldn't have done much more as he scored 1-6.

Paddy Gavin, Oisín O Flaherty,Paul McManus and Ultan Harney stood out for Clann as they looked the fitter side in the closing stages. In the end it was the Elphin game thaf proved the real killer for Faithleachs.

Kilmore v Michaels was a real dogfight of a watch. Two sides that aren't that physical and the weather conditions didn't help the contest. Michael's eventually prevailing 2-9 to 1-10 AET to reach back to back semi-finals big improvement from a club who spent a number of years down in Junior. Kilmore scored deep into added time to bring the contest to extra-time but their legs looked gone in extra-time as they only scored once in that 20th minute period.

Elsewhere routine win for Croans to retain Intermediate status not sure why Pearses weren't competitive in any match this year when they have the pick and quality to do a whole lot better.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4480 - 19/09/2026 13:36:55    2694301

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Replying To Ros13:  "Brigids saying that they forfeited the Junior A game to allow players and fans attend both games and that wasn't possible due to the CCC's scheduling.

The Junior game was down for a 1.30 throw in in Johnstown and the Senior game is 4.30 in Woodmount - not exactly sure how there would be a clash there? The grounds are 10 minutes apart from each other.

Spare a thought for St Ronans - win 2 out of 3 games in the group while Brigids lose their 2 games by a combined 60+ points. Ronans come 3rd on points difference and have to play a playoff while Brigids get pulled out to go straight through and then don't even bother to play the quarter final."
That Brigids statement makes no sense when you outline it as you have.

On social media I see the Roscommon CCCC are getting the blame and people standing by Brigids but why?

Three hour gap between the matches and a short drve between the venues. Not enough of an excuse for team to concede Quarter final.

Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 4077 - 19/09/2026 13:42:20    2694303

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Missed opportunity for Glaveys in normal time. As we have seen with various Roscommon teams over the years shooting efficiency is key or a total killer.

Pearses after using their get out of jail card in normal time eased to victory in extra time.

Jack Nevin very good with 1-2 and Eoin Colleran with 0-7. John Price on his debut off the bench scored 1-1. They didn't kick a wide over the 80 mins.

Even in losing Niall Heneghan was the stand out player on the field. Cathal Heneghan their top scorer with 0-5 and :Darragh Heneghan scored their goal. 13 wides and many more shots short or blocked/saved was their downfall.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4480 - 19/09/2026 18:00:29    2694324

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Andy Glennon played well for Garrymore this evening in their 0-14 to 0-12 win over Crossmolina.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 12270 - 19/09/2026 21:12:13    2694342

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Replying To yew_tree:  "Andy Glennon played well for Garrymore this evening in their 0-14 to 0-12 win over Crossmolina."
Whats he doing playing for them?

moros (Roscommon) - Posts: 1508 - 19/09/2026 21:54:05    2694350

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Replying To moros:  "Whats he doing playing for them?"
I was hoping someone here might know why…?

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 12270 - 19/09/2026 22:43:54    2694355

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Replying To The_analyser:  "Missed opportunity for Glaveys in normal time. As we have seen with various Roscommon teams over the years shooting efficiency is key or a total killer.

Pearses after using their get out of jail card in normal time eased to victory in extra time.

Jack Nevin very good with 1-2 and Eoin Colleran with 0-7. John Price on his debut off the bench scored 1-1. They didn't kick a wide over the 80 mins.

Even in losing Niall Heneghan was the stand out player on the field. Cathal Heneghan their top scorer with 0-5 and :Darragh Heneghan scored their goal. 13 wides and many more shots short or blocked/saved was their downfall."
Is Niall Heneghan going to be a big asset for Roscommon around midfield where we have struggled for a number of years.

endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2788 - 20/09/2026 11:55:14    2694372

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Replying To The_analyser:  "Wouldn't read much into Clann na nGael beating Pearses in round 3 when it was known before that game that Pearses would finish top and Clann bottom.

"Group of death" was always going to have one big club in a relegation battle. If they are top 6 as suggested above then Clann should have enough to avoid the trap door this weekend against a Faithleachs side with big issues defensively and in midfield. Croans should beat Pearses in the Intermediate final.

Senior Quarter-finals has the potential to be good contests. I'd side with the Bookies and their punters with wins for Brigids,Pearses,Boyle and Strokestown. Will be surprise if at least one game doesn't go to extra-time.

Intermediate championship

I think wins for Eire Og,Tulsk, Dominic's and Michaels

Junior A

Kilbride v Ballinameen the stand out game. I think Ballinameen will edge it and to be joined in the last 4 by Clann B,Kilglass Gaels and Aidans the latter are already into the last 4 with Brigids C giving them a walk over.

Lastly RIP to Michael Fahey former Roscommon GAA Chairman, a well respected man that put great time and effort in for the love of his county and was a total gent."
Have to disagree. Pearses v Clann is always an intense battle regardless of the consequences. I don't believe either side held back that evening. As it happens Clann did have enough for Faithleachs. I wasn't there but from reports the Ballyleague men went two up in the second half and Clann finished well. In terms of Pearses I watched them yesterday in Lisnamult. Glaveys blew it and will be sickened to lose in normal time. Yes Pearses got over the line but their last two performances are not inspiring in terms of their ability to put it up to Brigids. To be fair to them, they usually do but it doesn't look likely on their recent form. Strokestown got over the line v Castlerea and to my mind are coming under the radar nicely. One final point, we are just past mid September and the season is over for too many clubs and players. We have got to look at our structures. Too few games in my opinion and is a complete invitation for players to go play other sports or go abroad

tommyc (Roscommon) - Posts: 63 - 20/09/2026 12:00:28    2694373

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Replying To tommyc:  "Have to disagree. Pearses v Clann is always an intense battle regardless of the consequences. I don't believe either side held back that evening. As it happens Clann did have enough for Faithleachs. I wasn't there but from reports the Ballyleague men went two up in the second half and Clann finished well. In terms of Pearses I watched them yesterday in Lisnamult. Glaveys blew it and will be sickened to lose in normal time. Yes Pearses got over the line but their last two performances are not inspiring in terms of their ability to put it up to Brigids. To be fair to them, they usually do but it doesn't look likely on their recent form. Strokestown got over the line v Castlerea and to my mind are coming under the radar nicely. One final point, we are just past mid September and the season is over for too many clubs and players. We have got to look at our structures. Too few games in my opinion and is a complete invitation for players to go play other sports or go abroad"
It was a complete dead rubber game and played out that way from what I watched with players minding themselves. One can only speculate how a Clan v Pearses game would have went if a knock out championship game.

Having watched and wrote about it already in the above previous post Faithleachs was leading by two looking good for the win only to fall away in the final quarter. If Faithleachs had played like they did for 45 minutes against Elphin they wouldn't have found themselves in a relegation play off.

Pearses have got into a habit of hanging in and earning draws in 60 minutes. Oran, Boyle last year and against Brigids in 2024. Yesterday was almost a copy of the two games last year with Pearses winning comfortably in extra time. Plenty said last year going on form that they wouldn't be competitive against Brigids yet were Paul Carey missed free away from beating Brigids in the final. And if that final had gone to extra-time instead of replay a repeat of 2024?

As for the last point, every county across the country has teams ending their championship now as we have the small matter of the provincial championships around the corner. Whatever players do now are well entitled to do so and a holiday aboard would be welcomed especially for the county or dual players.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4480 - 20/09/2026 12:48:31    2694376

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Replying To endgame:  "Is Niall Heneghan going to be a big asset for Roscommon around midfield where we have struggled for a number of years."
Division 1 games we won and Connacht championship matches against Division 1 opposition we either broke even or won the midfield battle. Tyrone was a game where both was good on own kick outs apart from one of ours kicked short and ended up in a turning point goal conceded.

Monaghan was our worst performance all year in midfield the overall performance was poor and had we played that way in Division 1 it would be certain relegation and Connacht semi-final exit.

With Conor Ryan out injured it's ideal opportunity for Niall Heneghan to step in a fill a void.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4480 - 20/09/2026 12:56:35    2694377

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Replying To The_analyser:  "Division 1 games we won and Connacht championship matches against Division 1 opposition we either broke even or won the midfield battle. Tyrone was a game where both was good on own kick outs apart from one of ours kicked short and ended up in a turning point goal conceded.

Monaghan was our worst performance all year in midfield the overall performance was poor and had we played that way in Division 1 it would be certain relegation and Connacht semi-final exit.

With Conor Ryan out injured it's ideal opportunity for Niall Heneghan to step in a fill a void."
As 12 teams exit this weekend no doubt Mark and Co are doing up their invitations.

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 928 - 20/09/2026 13:07:00    2694380

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Replying To Seanfan:  "As 12 teams exit this weekend no doubt Mark and Co are doing up their invitations."
Routine 3-17 to 0-19 win for Boyle as they set up a very interesting semi final v Pearses in two weeks.

Cian McKeon good 2nd half with 1-3, Cathal Feely with a solid game with 1-2. McKenna and Oisin Cregg good in defence as was the ever green Roche Hanmore in midfield and he scored the 3rd Boyle goal.

Enda Smith had his 1st start for 4 months didn't score but was involved or assisted 3-3.

Quarter final is Orans ceiling once more best for them was Cormac Regan chipped in with 0-3 and Darragh Walsh who scored 0-9 which included 4 two pointers both had a good consistent championship

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4480 - 20/09/2026 15:10:09    2694391

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Brigid's 4-15 Roscommon Gaels 0-18. Score líne Doesn't tell the full tale of that contest.

Brigids with a deserved 6 point lead 1st half. The Gaels fought back well 2nd half and but for a Conor Carroll save it would have been 1-10 each. Soon after Brian Stack goal gave Brigids a 6 point lead and they closed the game out with a few more goals. Cunnane back from injury showed well and Conor Hand Ben O'Carroll very good.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4480 - 20/09/2026 18:07:04    2694401

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Strong final four in senior championship.

Brigids defending county and Connacht champions
Pearses county champions In 2024
Strokestown county champions in 2023
Boyle county Finalists in 2022,2023

Tulsk,Dominic's and Éire Og all look like sides that could be capable of winning the Intermediate Connacht championship

Aidans or Ballinameen look like Roscommon best hope in the Junior A Connacht championship

Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 4077 - 20/09/2026 19:35:17    2694410

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Replying To The_analyser:  "Routine 3-17 to 0-19 win for Boyle as they set up a very interesting semi final v Pearses in two weeks.

Cian McKeon good 2nd half with 1-3, Cathal Feely with a solid game with 1-2. McKenna and Oisin Cregg good in defence as was the ever green Roche Hanmore in midfield and he scored the 3rd Boyle goal.

Enda Smith had his 1st start for 4 months didn't score but was involved or assisted 3-3.

Quarter final is Orans ceiling once more best for them was Cormac Regan chipped in with 0-3 and Darragh Walsh who scored 0-9 which included 4 two pointers both had a good consistent championship"
A disappointing contest in the end, thought it lacked intensity for a knock out game. Boyle's collective defending was impressive. Created goal chances from early on and always looked dangerous when they were on the attack. Darragh Walsh had a very good two point tally but they didn't get much of a return from their other forwards. James Fitzpatrick was tightly marshalled and they looked a bit out of ideas. Thought Cian McKeon was very good. Oran will have nightmares with some of the defending for the goals and Boyle can be guaranteed Pearses will not give up goals that easily. Is Daire Cregg fully fit? Thought he looked a bit off it. If Daire can find his shooting boots and Boyle raise it another level, they have all the ingredients to make a final. Should be some semi final.

FullOfPorter (Roscommon) - Posts: 590 - 21/09/2026 13:00:00    2694489

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Are Brigid's looking likely to defend their title? Hard to know with Pearses. If they are firing on all cylinders they aren't far off but seem hit and miss. They do have a history of making games harder than they need to though. Boyle will be out for revenge on the group game in two weeks time, wouldn't be surprised if they're much improved. Should be the better of the two semis. Not disrespecting strokestown but think Brigid's will be too strong for them.

RossieFan1980 (Roscommon) - Posts: 11 - 21/09/2026 13:07:07    2694492

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Replying To BadgerDog:  "Going to give a stab at predictions this weekend's quarter finals in Senior and Inter.
Strokestown v Castlerea: Probably the hardest game to call on paper out of the 4 Senior Quarter finals. Strokestown gave Brigids plenty of it in the last group game and will take confidence from that. Castlerea are a tough team to beat though and will make it a battle. Strokestown by 2.
Padraig Pearses v Michael Glaveys: Pearses probably can't be any happier with how they have done so far, topping the group of death with a game to spare. Glaveys got over Elphin just about to get to where they are and this is going to be a much tougher proposition. I wouldn't write them off though and if all of their county contingent are at the top of their game and if Pearses aren't fully firing I think it will get interesting. Still though, form suggests Pearses, will go for them by 4.
Oran v Boyle: I can't see anything other than a Boyle win here to be honest. I don't think it will be a hammering but I just think Boyle are far more battle hardened having come through their group compared to the group Oran came through. Big step up for Oran compared to what they have met so far and have a bad record in knockout games. Boyle by 5.
St Brigids v Roscommon Gaels: The Gaels have a very poor record against Brigids in knockout games and I expect that to continue. Brigids have so much quality all over the field, I think Pearses are the only team that can beat them. Brigids by 7.
Kilmore v Michaels: Michaels to win this one by 4.
Eire Og v Shannon Gaels: Eire Og by 10
Dominics v Fuerty: Dominics by 8
Tulsk v Creggs: Tulsk by 6"
Full sweep of predictions correct albeit 2 of the games needed extra time.
Got to see 3 of the games at the weekend which were 3 senior quarter finals.
Pearses Glaveys was a tight game and Glaveys will be kicking themselves they didnt get over the line in normal time. Andy Glennon was very influential for Garrymore at the weekend and one can't help but think if he was lined out for Glaveys at the weekend he would have converted enough of the chances they missed in normal time to get them over the line. 13 wides compared to Pearses 0 ultimately decided this game
Boyle Oran as I predicted was a handy enough Boyle win. Oran just aren't at that level and are a top 6 or 7 team at best. Boyle never really looked likely to lose in all honesty, they were ahead the whole game.
St Brigids Ros Gaels Brigids built up a bit of a lead in the first half but to be fair to Ros Gaels they fought hard in the second half. Every time you felt they were coming back Brigids would get a goal. Brigids scoring 4-14 from play was impressive.

BadgerDog (Westmeath) - Posts: 64 - 21/09/2026 20:46:02    2694549

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