Bumper weekend of Club Championship Action Across Roscommon and Connacht
pictured above Four Roads Hurling Team
It’s a busy Halloween weekend for Roscommon GAA, with a packed programme of club championship action across football and hurling, including a major Connacht clash at King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park.
With places in the next rounds of the championships, county silverware and Connacht progression all on the line, there is plenty for supporters to look forward to.
Four Roads Fly the Roscommon Flag in Connacht
Fresh from securing an incredible fifth consecutive Kepak Roscommon Senior Hurling Championship title, Four Roads turn their attention to provincial action today when they take on Mayo champions Tooreen in the AIB Connacht Club Intermediate Hurling Championship Quarter-Final.
The Roscommon champions will be hoping to carry their winning momentum into Connacht competition, with home advantage at Dr Hyde Park. The game throws in at 1.30pm in King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park
Tickets: Tickets must be purchased in advance HERE
Tickets are also available through selected Centra and SuperValu stores.
Live Streaming: Supporters unable to attend can watch the game live through Connacht GAA’s streaming service HERE
Winners will progress to the AIB Connacht IHC Semi final v’s Br Pearse (London), 7th November at 1.30pm in Connacht GAA Centre (note change of venue from King & Moffat Dr Hyde Park)
Best of Luck Four Roads from all in Roscommon GAA.
Minor Hurling Championship Final
There is also county hurling silverware up for grabs today as Athleague/Tremane/Oran and Roscommon Gaels meet in the MATA365 Minor Hurling Championship Final, competing for the Brian Donnelly Memorial Cup.
Both sides will be determined to finish their championship campaigns on a high, with an exciting contest anticipated. This game throws in at 3.30pm in Lisnamult.
Team sheets can be found HERE
Tickets can be purchased HERE
Best of luck to all the players, management teams and match officials.
Roscommon GAA thanks competition sponsor MATA365 for their continued support of underage hurling in the county.
Dermot Hughes Cars U20 Football Championship – Quarter-Finals
The knockout stages of the Dermot Hughes Cars U20 Football Championship get underway today, with a number of quarter-finals scheduled across Divisions 2 and 3. Fixtures are available HERE
With no second chances, every game must produce a winner on the day as clubs battle for a place in the semi-finals.
Admission is FREE to all U20 Championship Quarter-Finals.
Roscommon GAA thanks competition sponsor Dermot Hughes Cars for their continued support of underage football in the county.
RosGal Loss Assessors Junior B Football Championship
There is also a place in the County Final at stake today as Clann na nGael ‘C’ and Castlerea St Kevin’s ‘B’ meet in the RosGal Loss Assessors Junior B Football Championship Semi-Final.
Both clubs will be eager to keep their championship ambitions alive and take another step towards county honours. The game throws in at 4pm in Kilbride. Admission is FREE.
The other semi Final between St Aidan’s ‘B’ and Michael Glaveys ‘B’ is yet to be finalised.
From provincial hurling at Dr Hyde Park to knockout football and a county hurling final, there is no shortage of championship excitement across Roscommon this weekend.
Roscommon GAA wishes all participating clubs, players, management teams and match officials the very best of luck.
We encourage supporters to get along to their local grounds, support their teams and enjoy another great weekend of club championship action.
For the latest fixtures, results and updates, visit www.gaaroscommon.ie.
pictured above are L-R Diarmuid Murtagh & Darragh Heneghan photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
Finally, congratulations again to Diarmuid Murtagh and Darragh Heneghan on their All-Star nominations, the two lads were pictured last night at the All-Stars banquet in the RDS, Dublin. A proud achievement for both players, their clubs and Roscommon.
Thanks once again to Donnellan & Co for dressing the lads for the occasion — both looked very sharp!
Upcoming Connacht GAA Club Fixtures
AIB Connacht SFC Quarter Final
St Brigids v St Mary’s on Saturday 7th November at 1.30pm in King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park.
Winners progress to meet either Sean O hEslins Ballinamore (Leitrim) / Salthill Knocknacarra (Galway) the weekend of 14/15 November in the SFC semi final. Final is scheduled for 29th Nov.
AIB Connacht JFC Quarter Final
St Aidans v Ardagh (Mayo), 7/8 Nov, MacHale Park.
Winners progress to meet Aughnasheelin (Leitrim) weekend 21/22 Nov, venue Carrick / MacHale Park. Final is scheduled for 5/6 December.
AIB Connacht IFC
Éire Óg are through to the IFC Semi final and will meet either Davitts (Mayo) / Caherlistrane (Galway) – weekend 21/22 Nov , venue Hyde Park / Tuam. Final is scheduled for 28 Nov.
All Connacht GAA fixtures for football and Hurling can be found HERE