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Replying To WonTon5:  "Were the Roscommon minor or u20 panels announced yet?"
Are Galway worried about us?? They haven't been made and probably won't be until the week before the start of their respective Championships

GerBo (Roscommon) - Posts: 89 - 06/02/2026 09:50:15    2655178

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Just on my he hooter in the hyde on Sunday. Was it supposed to be that low. Could just about hear it from back of the stand. Also can anyone tell me why they don't let food trucks or tea and coffee trucks into the grounds on match days when there is no proper shop available.

dave1988 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1358 - 06/02/2026 13:41:50    2655220

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Yes was very low but as long as the ref hears is. No they have an agreement with Roscommon Gaels that they have the shops - when there is a big crowd its not adequate at all

Tarismelting22 (Roscommon) - Posts: 805 - 09/02/2026 08:57:27    2655586

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I believe the annual Northern Board pre-season competitions started at the weekend. Anybody have any word/updates on games played/results? Nothing on the Ros GAA website.

On the inter-county scene over the weekend, well done to the hurlers on their comfortable win away to Armagh. Back-back wins leaves in strong contention for promotion. Be great to see them playing in Division 2 against regular Christy Ring Cup and even some Joe McDonagh Cup sides and really test them & hopefully give a boost to the standard of hurling in the county. Maybe even get a high-profile fixture as a double header in the Hyde next league (weather and pitch permitting of course)

Another draw for the Ladies, leaving them with plenty of work to do to gain from Division 3 heading into their remaining four games

GerBo (Roscommon) - Posts: 89 - 09/02/2026 12:06:58    2655636

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What's the opinions for Sunday?
Will Mark go with the lads who featured so far or will any Brids lads make the 15 or 26?
I hear Sean Trundle was part of the meet the players thing in the Hyde.
A good addition in my opinion.

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 361 - 09/02/2026 12:08:58    2655637

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Replying To Seanfan:  "What's the opinions for Sunday?
Will Mark go with the lads who featured so far or will any Brids lads make the 15 or 26?
I hear Sean Trundle was part of the meet the players thing in the Hyde.
A good addition in my opinion."
I would like to see him go with as much of the same team as the last two games. It takes time for players to fit in and gel as a team. If Bridgets lads are available then they should be interducced as needed. This is a game we have a reasonable chance of winning. Armagh will be tough to beat and won't want to loose any more points after a good performance against Galway which I thought they were unlucky to loose.

Rossieforever (Roscommon) - Posts: 115 - 09/02/2026 13:29:10    2655659

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Replying To Seanfan:  "What's the opinions for Sunday?
Will Mark go with the lads who featured so far or will any Brids lads make the 15 or 26?
I hear Sean Trundle was part of the meet the players thing in the Hyde.
A good addition in my opinion."
Unless we get injuries between now and Sunday I would expect us to pick a starting team close to what started against Monaghan. We'll have a stronger bench with more potential impact players. 5 or 6 Brigids players will be available for selection, Ultan Harney,Conor Cox have returned to training but this game probably comes too soon for them?

Armagh will provide a formidable challenge this Sunday, they are the top scoring team across the 4 divisions and are creating the most amount of chances. They are strong in midfield and break at serious pace on and breaking ball or turnovers won.

They can be got at defensively and like Galway we'll probably need goals in order to beat them

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4267 - 09/02/2026 14:48:36    2655679

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Replying To Rossieforever:  "I would like to see him go with as much of the same team as the last two games. It takes time for players to fit in and gel as a team. If Bridgets lads are available then they should be interducced as needed. This is a game we have a reasonable chance of winning. Armagh will be tough to beat and won't want to loose any more points after a good performance against Galway which I thought they were unlucky to loose."
I would expect Armagh to change goalkeeper for this week, Hughes was a liability against Galway.

Will be a big test around midfield, Murnin dominated the aerial battle against Galway ,he did drop 3 or 4 shots into Gleeson hands that you wouldn't expect him to repeat this weekend.

sourmilk93 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1270 - 09/02/2026 16:49:14    2655694

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This will be the first real test.
As in to tell us our standing Armagh a decent side will be a lot fitter and further ahead training and player availability wise than Kerry and Monaghan were.
This will be the type of match tell us a lot about certain players.

Michaelbeag (Roscommon) - Posts: 48 - 09/02/2026 17:06:49    2655698

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Replying To Michaelbeag:  "This will be the first real test.
As in to tell us our standing Armagh a decent side will be a lot fitter and further ahead training and player availability wise than Kerry and Monaghan were.
This will be the type of match tell us a lot about certain players."
I think this game will need a different approach in team selection in defense. Think we will need the likes of Fallon in the half back line

dave1988 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1358 - 10/02/2026 09:06:57    2655755

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The League hotting up now with three games in successive weeks.
There will be a lot of "learnings" by managements and players during those 3 games.
Hopefully we will have 4 or more points on the table on the evening of 1st March.

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 361 - 10/02/2026 10:14:50    2655766

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Tough game at the weekend. Anyone know if the Brigits lads are back in? Hard to change a team that has done well but I think Armagh is a different challenge. The likes of Stack/Hand/Fallon might be needed to give us stability and a real physical presence. That being said, the 2 previous games players have given everything so would be harsh on some players being dropped. Could be one of the most important games of the campaign to put points between us and Armagh/Monaghan and Dublin.

Team I would like to see is:

1. Aaron Brady
2. Niall Higgins
3.Caelom Keogh
4. Patrick Gavin
5. Ronan Daly
6. Ruardhi Fallon/Brian Stack (if back training)
7. Senan Lambe
8. Conor Ryan
9. Keith Doyle
10. Dylan Ruane
11. Enda Smith
12. Darragh Heneghan
13. Diarmuid Murtagh
14. Daire Cregg
15. Ben O'Carroll (if fit and back in)

Rossfan93 (Roscommon) - Posts: 94 - 11/02/2026 12:38:24    2655917

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Replying To Rossfan93:  "Tough game at the weekend. Anyone know if the Brigits lads are back in? Hard to change a team that has done well but I think Armagh is a different challenge. The likes of Stack/Hand/Fallon might be needed to give us stability and a real physical presence. That being said, the 2 previous games players have given everything so would be harsh on some players being dropped. Could be one of the most important games of the campaign to put points between us and Armagh/Monaghan and Dublin.

Team I would like to see is:

1. Aaron Brady
2. Niall Higgins
3.Caelom Keogh
4. Patrick Gavin
5. Ronan Daly
6. Ruardhi Fallon/Brian Stack (if back training)
7. Senan Lambe
8. Conor Ryan
9. Keith Doyle
10. Dylan Ruane
11. Enda Smith
12. Darragh Heneghan
13. Diarmuid Murtagh
14. Daire Cregg
15. Ben O'Carroll (if fit and back in)"
Mark Dowd has confirmed Brain Stack and Eddie Nolan will both be unavailable until at least the Donegal game through injury.

The rest of the Brigids contention are back training

GerBo (Roscommon) - Posts: 89 - 11/02/2026 14:30:00    2655939

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Replying To Rossfan93:  "Tough game at the weekend. Anyone know if the Brigits lads are back in? Hard to change a team that has done well but I think Armagh is a different challenge. The likes of Stack/Hand/Fallon might be needed to give us stability and a real physical presence. That being said, the 2 previous games players have given everything so would be harsh on some players being dropped. Could be one of the most important games of the campaign to put points between us and Armagh/Monaghan and Dublin.

Team I would like to see is:

1. Aaron Brady
2. Niall Higgins
3.Caelom Keogh
4. Patrick Gavin
5. Ronan Daly
6. Ruardhi Fallon/Brian Stack (if back training)
7. Senan Lambe
8. Conor Ryan
9. Keith Doyle
10. Dylan Ruane
11. Enda Smith
12. Darragh Heneghan
13. Diarmuid Murtagh
14. Daire Cregg
15. Ben O'Carroll (if fit and back in)"
Don't think Stack or Fallon are around until towards the end of the league

TobeaRossie (Roscommon) - Posts: 168 - 11/02/2026 15:44:52    2655948

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Well done to Cillian Campbell a young rossie with lots of potential, part of tge ul sigerson cup winners last night. Hopefully he continues to develop into senior ranks

Charliepace (Donegal) - Posts: 17 - 12/02/2026 13:29:42    2656066

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Does anyone know when the league fixtures will be released?

Ros13 (Roscommon) - Posts: 127 - 12/02/2026 14:01:33    2656073

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