Roscommon GAA – Fixtures Update
Roscommon GAA enjoyed a hugely positive week across all grades, with some notable successes. Alongside these competitive fixtures, the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship draw takes place tomorrow Monday May 3rd. The week will also see a special moment of recognition as the Roscommon heroes of 2001 are honoured at the Connacht SFC Final, adding further significance to a memorable period for the county.
First of all, at senior level, Mark Dowd and his players overcame Mayo to book their place in the Connacht Senior Football Championship Final on May 10th against a Galway team who are seeking their 5th consecutive title. The exploits of last Sunday have been well covered so we will look ahead to the final.
This is the first provincial final in King & Moffat Dr. Hyde Park since 2018 for Roscommon, with a large crowd expected on the day. Throw in at 16:15pm, the game will also be shown on RTE2. Tickets for the game can be purchased via ticketmaster.ie or selected Supervalu & Centra Stores. Supporters are encouraged to allow plenty of time for travel and arrival at The Hyde to ensure smooth access and to soak up the matchday atmosphere! While out and about, please continue to support Roscommon GAA – Club Rossie Business Members, whose backing plays a vital role in the ongoing development of Gaelic Games across the county- https://clubrossie.ie/business-directory/
Best of luck to Mark Dowd, his players and management team.
From Brink to Glory: 2001 Heros to be honoured
A nice feature of this year’s 2026 Connacht SFC Final Sunday at home in The Hyde will be the half-time honouring of the Roscommon team of 2001. It is a fitting tribute to the players and management who delivered that famous victory, while also taking time to remember those who are no longer with us. Full details will be carried in next Tuesday’s Roscommon Herald, ahead of the occasion on matchday.
All Ireland Senior Football Championship Draw 2026
The draw for Round 1 of the 2026 GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship will take place tomorrow Monday, May 4th and will be broadcast live as part of The View on GAA+, beginning at 1.00 pm. The draw will be conducted by Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns and our own Brian Carroll, Chairperson of the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC).
The Round 1 draw will feature the eight provincial finalists, who will be drawn against the eight highest‑ranked teams at the conclusion of the National Football League.
Exception: Kildare, as 2025 Tailteann Cup winners, will be included in the draw. Kildare will replace the lowest‑ranked League team.
Bowl 1 Galway, Roscommon, Dublin, Westmeath, Cork, Kerry, Armagh, Monaghan.
Bowl 2 Donegal, Mayo, Meath, Louth, Derry, Tyrone, Cavan, Kildare.
The draw will be an open draw, with a total of eight Round 1 ties. The provincial finalists will enjoy home advantage in their respective fixtures.
Match Dates: Munster and Connacht provincial finalists will play their Round 1 games on May 23–24.
Ulster and Leinster provincial finalists will play their Round 1 games on May 30–31.
Round 2A (Four Games)
13-14.06.2026 (Sat/Sun)
The eight winners in Round 1 shall be drawn to play against each other in Round 2a, with the first team drawn having Home Venue. The draw will be subject to the avoidance of repeat Provincial Final pairings.
Round 2B (Four Games)
13-14.06.2026 (Sat/Sun)
The eight Losers in Round 1 shall be drawn to play against each other in Round 2, with the first team drawn having Home Venue. The draw will be subject to the avoidance of repeat Provincial Final pairings.
Round 3 (Four Games)
20-21.06.2026 (Sat/Sun)
The four losing teams from Round 2a will be drawn to play the four winning teams from Round 2b, and a draw shall determine the Home Venue for each pairing. The draw will be subject in the first instance to the avoidance of repeat Provincial Final pairings and, where possible, repeat pairings from Round 1.
All-Ireland Quarter-Finals
27-28.06.2026 (Sat/Sun)
The four winners of Round 2a shall be drawn to play against the four winners of Round 3, subject in the first instance to the avoidance of repeat Provincial Final pairings and where possible repeat pairings from Rounds 1 and 2.
All-Ireland Semi-Finals
11-12.07.2026 (Sat/Sun)
All-Ireland Final
26-07.2026 (Sun) (Replay 08.08.2026 (Sat)
Connacht u20 Champions!
There was further success on Wednesday, April 29th, in Tuam Stadium, where Cian Smith and his excellent squad of players claimed the Connacht U20 title after an enthralling encounter, once again overcoming Mayo to secure provincial honours after extra time. They now face Kerry in the All Ireland Semi Final. The game provisionally set for Saturday 9th May won’t go ahead on that date, so we await confirmation of the new date, time and venue by the CCCC.
Connacht Final for Roscommon u17’s
Attention now turns to the Roscommon U17s, who face Galway in the Connacht final this Friday, May 8th in Tuam Stadium 7pm, as Manager Shane Moran and his players look to make it back-to-back title wins. All support will be needed to help the lads get over the line. Tickets can be purchased via https://connachtgaa.ie/tickets/ and the game will also be available on sportTG4 platform.
We wish Shane, the players and management team the very best of luck!
Roscommon Hurling Updates
Brian Hanley and the Roscommon Senior hurlers travel to Letterkenny on Saturday, May 9th, to face Donegal in Round 4 of the Christy Ring Cup. Throw-in is at 7pm in what is a crucial fixture for this squad as they continue their championship campaign. All support is greatly appreciated, with tickets available via gaa.ie and selected Centra and SuperValu stores. Best of luck to Brian, the players and the management team.
Roscommon u20 Hurlers
Commiserations to John Benton and his players following their defeat in the U20B All-Ireland Hurling Richie McElligott Cup final. Roscommon were unfortunate to come up against a Derry side who delivered a very polished performance, with the final score reading Derry 1-17 to Roscommon 1-11. Despite the result, there were plenty of positives for the team to build on, and continued commitment and development will undoubtedly bring further success in time. Keep hurling lads—your day will come.
Roscommon u17 Hurlers
Adrian Tully and his U17 hurlers suffered defeat in a re-fixed Round 2 fixture of the Electric Ireland Celtic Challenge group stages away to Mayo. Despite the result, their campaign continues as they progress to the quarter-finals of the competition, where they will face Wicklow on Saturday, May 9th. Best of luck to Adrian and all the players as they look forward to the next challenge.
GAA Rounders are expanding the Go Games for Rounders programme in 2026.
Following the success of pilot events in 2025, GAA Rounders is expanding the Go Games for Rounders programme in 2026 across Roscommon. The initiative will be delivered free of charge to all GAA clubs in the county by volunteers from the three active Rounders clubs—Michael Glaveys, Elphin and Kilmore—who are all Garda vetted, safeguarding trained, and fully equipped to support participation. The rules of Rounders have also been adapted to align with the Go Games ethos. Led by Sean Bailey (Michael Glaveys), four blitz days have been confirmed at Roscommon Gaels GAA grounds on May 23rd, June 27th, July 25th and August 29th, with all clubs and eligible players invited to take part as the sport continues to grow locally. Please contact gogames.roscommon.rounders@gaa.ie for further information.
Roscommon GAA SOCIAL INITIATIVE
The Annual Roscommon GAA SOCIAL INITIATIVE Trip will be held on Saturday, July 4th
The trip includes a visit to Dan O’Hara’s Cottage in Clifden https://danohara.ie/ along with a visit to Glengowla Mines, Oughterard https://glengowlamines.ie/
The cost of the trip is €95, which includes admission to both attractions, as well as breakfast and evening dinner. For additional information or enquiries, please contact Sean Mannion, Roscommon GAA Social Initiative Officer, at (086) 8388756
Club Fixtures Football & Hurling
Club Fixtures continue across the county on both football and hurling. All fixtures, results and tables can be found on the Roscommon GAA website; https://www.gaaroscommon.ie/matches/
A sincere thank you to all Rossies who travel near and far to support our county teams, as well as continuing to back your local clubs week in, week out. Your support is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference at every level of the game.
Get your flags and colours up to show your support for both our Senior and Minor footballers as they aim to win their respective Connacht titles.
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