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Irish Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Next Roscommon manager odds: Stephen Rochford is the bookies' favourite
Stephen Rochford is the clear bookies' favourite to become the next Roscommon football manager. The Rossies are on the hunt for a new boss after Davy Burke stepped aside following three years at the helm. Rochford would bring plenty of experience to the role, having managed Mayo from 2015 to 2018, leading them to two All-Ireland finals. Most recently, the Crossmolina man was part of Kevin McStay's Mayo coaching ticket and stepped into the interim manager's role this season after McStay had to step back due to health problems. After Mayo's Championship exit at the round-robin stage, the counter board opted to relieve McStay and his coaching setup, including Rochford, of their management duties. Now Rochford, 46, is the 11/10 favourite to become the next Roscommon manager ahead of former Westmeath boss Dessie Dolan, who is next in at 7/2. Another former Mayo player in Andy Moran is also thought to be in the running for the job. Moran is currently 5/1 for the Rossies' role. Since hanging up his boots, Moran has managed Leitrim before joining Monaghan's backroom team in the past couple of seasons. Next in the betting is Dessie Dolan's cousin, Frankie Dolan. The former Roscommon player is 11/2 to take charge of his native county. Next Roscommon Manager Odds Stephen Rochford 11/10 Dessie Dolan 7/2 Andy Moran 5/1 Frankie Dolan 11/2 Mark Dowd 6/1 Tony McEntee 6/1 Alan Flynn 9/1 Ger Brennan 9/1 Pat Flanagan 11/1 Kevin McStay 11/1 Mark McHugh 11/1
The Irish Sun
28-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
GAA manager exodus continues as top boss steps down after ‘three years of ups and downs' following All-Ireland exit
ROSCOMMON are the latest county on the look-out for a new manager after Davy Burke stepped down. Burke leaves the job after three years at the helm, having guided the Rossies back to Division 1 of the National League in his final campaign. 2 Davy Burke has stepped down as Roscommon manager Credit: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile 2 His final act was defeat to Cork in the All-Ireland series Credit: Daire Brennan/Sportsfile He is the latest inter-county managerial departure, following Burke said: 'After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as Football Manager, bringing an end to my 3 year term. "I would like to thank the Roscommon County Board in particular County Chairperson, Brian Carroll for his unwavering support and loyalty through the highs and lows over the last 3 years. "I appreciated it more than you will know. Read More on GAA "During my tenure I have had the privilege of working alongside a fantastic group of people in my backroom team. "While there are too many to mention individually, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for your professionalism, dedication and loyalty to Roscommon Football. "My management team of Eddie Lohan, Mark Doran, Hugh Lynch and Leo Tierney. "Thanks lads for your immense commitment, your expertise and your constant support. It was a pleasure to work with you all. Most read in GAA Football "To the Roscommon players, it was an honour of a lifetime to be entrusted to manage you bunch of men for 3 years. "I am very proud of the improvements we made, the work we put in together and the experiences we had along the way. 'So much integrity' - RTE viewers hail Stephen Cluxton for 'principled stand' Dublin GAA icon took during Parnells saga "I will be on the terrace in The Hyde keenly watching on and wishing you continued success. "There is no better sight than The Hyde pitch full with Rossie jerseys after a win. "Finally to my family who as always were my biggest backers and supporters. There was never a journey too arduous for them. "The crew were always there.' The former In his first season, they narrowly missed out on the Division 1 final, while they beat Mayo in the Connacht SFC before losing to His maiden All-Ireland series in charge was ended by 2024 saw them drop down to Division 2 while they lost to Mayo in the provincial semi-finals and Armagh in the last eight of the Sam Maguire. They bounced back up to Division 1 earlier this year before once again losing in the Connacht SFC semi-finals, to Galway. The Rossies failed to get out of the All-Ireland round robin this summer , with Burke's final act as boss being a two-point loss to Cork. 'SINCERE THANKS' Chairperson Brian Carroll said: "I have witnessed first hand the effort, dedication and commitment Davy has put in since his appointment in October 2022. "I want to thank Davy most sincerely for everything he has done for Roscommon "We have had highs and lows over the 3 years but Davy's ambitions and goals for our players, supporters and our County was always to be the very best we could possibly be. "I want to thank all our backroom team for their work over the last 3 years. "Finally I want to wish Davy, Shauna, Shea and little Conn the very very best in the future and I wish them health , happiness and success on and off the pitch. "It was a pleasure to work with Davy and he will always be welcome in Roscommon.' Roscommon GAA will now begin the process of appointing a new senior football manager .
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.'
