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Irish Examiner
31-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Meath and Roscommon forced to settle for draw after thrilling affair
All-Ireland SFC: Roscommon 2-15 (2-5-5) Meath 0-21 (0-5-11) Cork are facing a do-or-die shootout with Davy Burke's Roscommon after the Connacht side posted their first group stage point in the All-Ireland series with a draw against Meath at Dr. Hyde Park Meath had won the previous four championship meetings between the teams, but Enda Smith helped the Rossies get back on level terms in the fifth instalment by kicking three second-half two-pointers after his side trailed by five points at the break. Both sides kicked five two-pointers apiece, and Smith missed a second-half penalty in a game of fluctuating fortunes. Meath, with Ruairí Kinsella, James Conlon and Mathew Costello prominent, always managed to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Kinsella's 64th minute point left the sides level, but both sides spurned chances to win it coming down the stretch. Kinsella raised his side's first orange flag with the outside of his right boot in the fifth minute before Eoghan Frayne opened up a three-point gap after the visitors capitalised on a Roscommon turnover as Meath enjoyed a healthy wind advantage in the opening 35 minutes. But Roscommon wiped out that deficit when Senan Lambe set up Diarmuid Murtagh for a well-taken goal after seven minutes. Dylan Ruane nudged his side in front after Roscommon worked the ball upfield from goalkeeper Conor Carroll but the excellent James Conlon — who scored 0-5 from play during a productive opening 35 minutes — got off the mark to bring the sides level. In the 15th minute, Roscommon struck for a second goal when Shane Cunnane found Ben O'Carroll raiding in behind the Meath rearguard, and the St. Brigid's forward produced an assured finish past Billy Hogan. Meath began to win the midfield battle, and Roscommon's cause wasn't helped by the loss of Niall Higgins to injury. Conlon added a couple of rapid-fire points before Daire Cregg replied for the Rossies after Lambe grabbed primary possession in the middle of the park. But Meath began to flex their muscles, mostly off Roscommon turnovers and their dominance around the middle. Conlon and Conor Duke sent over a couple of two-pointers in jig time, while Jordan Morris also found the range to open up a 0-12 to 2-3 gap. Menton arced over the Royals' fourth two-pointer of the half, and Conlon soon added to his tally to stretch his side's buffer to six points. Cregg grabbed a much-needed score for Roscommon before Morris and Ciaráin Murtagh — a free on the hooter — left it 0-16 to 2-5 in favour of Meath at the change of ends. The second half was laden with drama as Smith put a missed 41st-minute penalty behind him to spearhead his side's recovery. Billy Hogan's 46th minute two-point free from 45 metres, following earlier points from Seán Coffey and Frayne, left Meath 0-20 to 2-9 ahead but Robbie Brennan's side would only trouble the scoreboard once more. Diarmuid Murtagh kicked a couple of two-pointers, while Smith added another to leave the Rossies ahead by the bare minimum with nine minutes remaining. Kinsella restored parity, although both sides will rue missed chances in the final five minutes. Mathew Costello fisted against the crossbar after a surging run, with substitute Conor Gray unable to force the rebound home, while Meath full-back Seán Rafferty produced a brilliant tackle at the death to deny Ben O'Carroll when he looked certain to score the winner. Scorers for Roscommon: D Murtagh (1-4, 2 tp), E Smith (0-6, 3 tp), B O'Carroll (1-0), D Cregg (0-2), D Ruane (0-1), S Lambe (0-1), C Murtagh (0-1, 1f) each. Meath: J Conlon (0-6, 1 tp), R Kinsella (0-3, 1 tp), E Frayne (0-2), C Duke (0-2, 1 tp), B Menton (0-2, 1 tp), J Morris (0-2), B Hogan (0-2, 1 tpf), M Costello (0-1, 1f), S Coffey (0-1). Roscommon: C Carroll; N Higgins, C Neary, D Murray; R Daly, B Stack, S Lambe; E Nolan, S Cunnane; D Ruane, C Murtagh, E Smith, D Murtagh, D Cregg, B O'Carroll. Subs: P Frost for Higgins (14), D Smith for C Murtagh (49), C McKeon for Ruane (49), K Doyle for Nolan (57), R Fallon for Lambe (64). Meath: B Hogan; S Lavin, S Rafferty, B O'Halloran; D Keogan, S Coffey, C Caulfield; A O'Neill, B Menton; C Duke, R Kinsella, M Costello; J Morris, J Conlon, E Frayne. Subs: C Hickey for Duke (55), K Curtis for Frayne (59), C Gray for Menton (64), J McEntee for Lavin (65), E Harkin for O'Neill (67). Referee: P Faloon (Down).
Irish Daily Mirror
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Cork-Kerry TV info, throw-in time, date and more for All-Ireland football clash
The old rivals touch gloves again as Cork do battle with Kerry in Group 2 of the All-Ireland football round robins. Last time they met was a fiery affair in the Munster Championship semi-final in which Kerry squeezed through by two points after extra-time. Cork will be hoping to come within that distance of Kerry again, as scoring difference may prove a factor should they lose due to their defeat against Meath last weekend. Kerry will be looking to follow up their dismantling of the Rossies two Saturdays ago to underline their status as contenders for Sam this year. Here's what you need to know about the big game: Saturday, May 31 Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. The game is due to begin at 4:45pm. No, the game is not being shown on TV but you can follow updates with our live blog. Yes, the game is being streamed on GAA+. Home - 6/1 Draw - 12/1 Away - 1/7
Irish Independent
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Sligo Minors make it four Connacht victories in a row
Sligo minors have done it again! Four in a row for the Sligo minors as they have claimed victory over the Rossies as they have claimed the Connacht Minor B Football Championship Title on Saturday in Bekan. It was an end-to-end game with Sligo snatching victory by a point. First half started strong for Sligo with Keeva Flynn igniting the fire early scoring a well worked point from play. Roscommon responded well and both Sligo and Roscommon continued to tick scores over the bar. Gemma O'Callaghan, playing in the wing forward position was a standout player for Sligo throughout the game. She carried the ball through Roscommon defence and picked out Drumcliff Rosses Point's, Katie McDonagh, who hit the ball into the back of the net in the 20th minute of the first half. The half time score in sunny Bekan was Sligo 2-07 Roscommon 0-06 points. Roscommon were determined in the second half and came out fighting, gaining a lot of possession. Catherine Gallagher made a few brilliant saves throughout the game. Ellen Giblin added to the drama and got another goal for Sligo. It was a nail-biting game with both team's neck on neck to the very end. In the end Sligo's grit and determination prevailed and they proudly lifted the cup for the fourth year in a row. Sligo LGFA congratulated the team and everyone involved. 'Maith sibh go léir. What an achievement for this bunch of players and their Management Team. We are extremely proud of you all.'
Irish Independent
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Sligo Minors make if four Connacht victories in a row
Sligo minors have done it again! Four in a row for the Sligo minors as they have claimed victory over the Rossies as they have claimed the Connacht Minor B Football Championship Title on Saturday in Bekan. It was an end-to-end game with Sligo snatching victory by a point. First half started strong for Sligo with Keeva Flynn igniting the fire early scoring a well worked point from play. Roscommon responded well and both Sligo and Roscommon continued to tick scores over the bar. Gemma O'Callaghan, playing in the wing forward position was a standout player for Sligo throughout the game. She carried the ball through Roscommon defence and picked out Drumcliff Rosses Point's, Katie McDonagh, who hit the ball into the back of the net in the 20th minute of the first half. The half time score in sunny Bekan was Sligo 2-07 Roscommon 0-06 points. Roscommon were determined in the second half and came out fighting, gaining a lot of possession. Catherine Gallagher made a few brilliant saves throughout the game. Ellen Giblin added to the drama and got another goal for Sligo. It was a nail-biting game with both team's neck on neck to the very end. In the end Sligo's grit and determination prevailed and they proudly lifted the cup for the fourth year in a row. Sligo LGFA congratulated the team and everyone involved. 'Maith sibh go léir. What an achievement for this bunch of players and their Management Team. We are extremely proud of you all.'
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
James Duggan bags FIVE goals as Laois crush Kerry in Joe McDonagh Cup while Roscommon beat Fermanagh in Nickey Rackard
JAMES DUGGAN netted five goals in the first half as LAOIS put KERRY to the sword in the Joe McDonagh Cup yesterday. The Kingdom were downed 5-28 to 1-21 in Portlaoise but were without Eric Leen in the first half, who is only coming back from injury. Advertisement Laois were expected to dismiss Kerry given their plight near the foot of the group table. But after Duggan got a touch to Ryan Mullaney's high ball to flick in the first of his five goals in the third minute, Kerry shot over the next four points. Yet by the time they hit a fifth, the O'Moore men had struck 2-9 without reply. Duggan bagged one goal with his boot, one off the ground and two more from close range. Advertisement Read More On GAA Midfielders Fiachra C Fennell and David Dooley piled on the misery by adding seven from play. Killian Hayes raised Kerry's green flag on the last attack of the game. And it could have been worse if not for Kingdom keeper Louis Dee who made a heroic series of saves. Kerry will be boosted by the full return of Leen from as their defence improved when he came on. Advertisement Most read in GAA Hurling And more reinforcements will be available to boss John Griffin ahead of Saturday's trip to Ballycran against Down in a key relegation battle with the two fighting for survival. Laois will host Kildare in another huge fixture, with the winning side set to be in the driving seat for a final spot. Henry Shefflin hilariously dabbles in Gaelic football punditry as RTE's Saturday Game debuts format change ROSCOMMON are well placed to join Mayo in the Nickey Rackard Cup final after they condemned FERMANAGH to relegation back to the Lory Meagher with a 4-27 to 0-22 win at Dr Hyde Park. Robbie Fallon's two goals and Brendan Mulry's 0-8 from play did the damage for the Rossies. Advertisement Cian Murray landed 0-4 and Finn Killion struck 1-2 in the wing-forward roles. With Roscommon and Sligo level on points having already drawn, the Rossies have a ten-point scoring difference lead going into the last round of games. 1 James Duggan raised a green flag FIVE times as his county ran out 5-28 to 1-21 They will also travel to Louth who have nothing to play for. Sligo will host an Armagh side that are not out of the running. Advertisement But the Orchard must win and hope Louth beat the Rossies to sneak through. In the Lory Meagher Cup, LEITRIM'S slim hopes of winning the competition ended against WARWICKSHIRE in Birmingham. Jack Grealish and Luke Hands got the goals that set Warwickshire on their way to a 2-17 to 0-18 win.
