Ian Cooney
Sports Editor at Roscommon Herald
Roscommon Herald Sports Editor, true Rossie, big Liverpool FC fan. Have been known to win the odd award or two. All views are my own.
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2 weeks ago |
gaa.ie | Ian Cooney
Electric Ireland MFC Quarter-FinalRoscommon 1-19 (1-2-15) Louth 2-15 (2-3-9)By Ian Cooney at Kingspan BreffniDara Curran’s late point saw Roscommon edge a gripping contest, after extra time, to reach their first All-Ireland minor football semi-final in five years at Kingspan Breffni. Both sides missed their fair share of chances on a cool evening in Cavan, but despite grabbing two goals in extra time, a brave Louth side were just denied their first appearance in the last four since 1953.
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2 weeks ago |
independent.ie | Ian Cooney
Dara Curran late point helps Roscommon minors find the extra in Louth win and seals All-Ireland semi-final All-Ireland MFC quarter-final: Roscommon 1-19 Louth 2-15 (after extra time)A general view of footballs. Photo: Thomas Flinkow/SportsfileRoscommon reached their first All-Ireland minor football semi-final in five years, thanks to Dara Curran’s late point in a pulsating contest that required extra-time at Kingspan Breffni.
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3 weeks ago |
roscommonherald.ie | Ian Cooney
Roscommon 1-19 Louth 2-15 (after extra time) All-Ireland Minor Football Championship Quarter-Final Dara Curran's late point ensured that Roscommon reached the All-Ireland minor football semi-final for the first time since 2020 after Shane Moran's Bravehearts overcame a stern Louth challenge, and extra time, to reach the last four. The sides were level, 0-14 apiece, after normal time, but Roscommon held their nerve, despite missing a hatful of chances to prevail after a gripping encounter.
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3 weeks ago |
roscommonherald.ie | Ian Cooney
The blockbuster All-Ireland SFC clash between Mayo and Donegal is heading for a sellout at King and Moffatt Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday week. Since tickets went on sale a few days ago, close to 10,000 tickets have been snapped up for the eagerly-anticipated showdown that is expected to shape both counties' prospects for the remainder of the championship.
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3 weeks ago |
roscommonherald.ie | Ian Cooney
Shane Moran wants his side to join an elite group of Roscommon minor teams this evening (Saturday). The Roscommon manager points out that only three minor football teams from the county have won games in the All-Ireland Series since 1951, and the opportunity to change that statistic has focused minds in the aftermath of the team’s recent provincial success ahead of this evening’s All-Ireland quarter-final against defeated Leinster finalists, Louth, in Kingspan Breffni at 7 p.m..
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A little treat in this week's Roscommon Herald. Fifty years after the first Cumann na mBunscol games were played in the county, Tuesday's sports section will carry an 8-page special from this year's finals. A lovely keepsake for the kids involved, their parents and grandparents!! https://t.co/B9Jjb4u4jn
Roscommon are into All-Ireland MFC semi-final for first time since 2020 with incredible 1-19 to 2-15 victory against Louth. Missed a hatful of chances to win it, but Dara Curran's late point wins it. Alex Oates, Diarmuid O'Higgins, Shay McGuinness and Sam Hannon outstanding
Roscommon moved 1-16 to 1-14 at end of first half of extra time. Luke Shally with the goal as Rossies hit 1-2 without reply.
