ivan smith

Galway

Digital News and Sports Journalist at Roscommon Herald

Digital News and Sports Journalist @RoscommonHerald/ Former Limerick Voice Sports Editor

Articles

Roscommon finish fourth in Gaynor Cup

3 weeks ago | roscommonherald.ie | ivan smith

The Roscommon and District Youth League’s U-14 girls side finished fourth overall at this year’s Gaynor Cup. The Roscommon side lost 4-3 on penalties to Limerick District after the contest finished 1-1 in their semi final yesterday. That left them in a third place play off which they lost 3-0 to a strong Cork outfit this afternoon. Aoife Madden’s goal after 15 minutes gave Cork the perfect start while an own goal and a late Fia Comerford strike meant Roscommon finished fourth.
Roscommon soccer player receives funding - Soccer - Roscommon Herald

3 weeks ago | roscommonherald.ie | ivan smith

A Roscommon player has received €5,000 in funding to pursue a masters degree. Heather Payne received the funding as part of the Sky WNT Fund, established to champion members of the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team in their academic and career ambitions off the pitch. The Creagh woman will receive €5,000 to pursue a master’s degree in sports nutrition.
Castlerea boxers secure National Elite Championship titles

3 weeks ago | roscommonherald.ie | ivan smith

Castlerea Boxing Club’s Aoife and Lisa O’Rourke were crowned National Elite Champions this evening. Lisa faced a durable opponent in the form of Evelyn Igharo (Clann Naofa, Louth), but emerged the 5-0 winner to be crowned national champion at 70KG. Meanwhile, Aoife claimed the 75KG after receiving a walkover. In March, the Castlerea boxers both won silver medals at the World Championships as their run captured the attention of boxing fans far and wide.
Mulry magic helps Roscommon win Nickey Rackard - GAA - Roscommon Herald

4 weeks ago | roscommonherald.ie | ivan smith

Roscommon were crowned Nickey Rackard Cup champions as Brendan Mulry’s 62nd minute score helped Kevin Sammon’s men defy the odds to beat a wasteful Mayo. After losing to Mayo twice this year by a combined total of 26 points, Roscommon produced a display filled with defiance and steel to upset a Mayo outfit who registered 20 wides in the game. Mayo led this game by 3-16 to 1-17 but Roscommon fired over the last four scores with three of those coming in injury time.
Roscommon senior hurling joint captains aiming to seize the moment

4 weeks ago | roscommonherald.ie | ivan smith

For Roscommon senior hurling joint captains, Conor Cosgrove and Conor Mulry, this Saturday’s Nickey Rackard Cup final is a moment to savour. The pair have experienced their fair share of near misses and disappointments but now the duo are keen to help Roscommon upset the odds when they face Mayo. Roscommon’s last appearance in the Nickey Rackard Cup final in 2022 left both men desperate to reach GAA headquarters once more.
Fairytale ending for St. John's Athletic or Glen Celtic?

1 month ago | roscommonherald.ie | ivan smith

Every team has a story. Whether that be a side’s story of survival, relegation, agony or ecstasy, teams in all sports are determined to ensure theirs is one of triumph rather than deflation. For both St. John’s Athletic and Glen Celtic, they will both be looking to ensure their season finishes in a blaze of glory as the two sides prepare to do battle in this season’s Joe’s Bar sponsored Challenge Cup final at the RDFL League Grounds, Lecarrow this Sunday (kick-off at 2 p.m.).
Repeat of county semi final in first round of Club Championships

1 month ago | roscommonherald.ie | ivan smith

The dates and times for this year’s Club Championship games have been revealed. The Hodson Bay Hotel Group Senior Football Championship and the Ward Bros. Intermediate Football Championships will commence on Friday, August 1. Meanwhile, the King & Moffatt Junior A Football Championship will kickstart on Saturday, August 2. On Friday, August 1, there will be a repeat of last year’s county semi final when reigning champions Pádraig Pearses face St. Faithleach’s at 7.30 p.m. in Ballyleague.
Timothy secures silver medal

1 month ago | roscommonherald.ie | ivan smith

Richael Timothy secured her second medal of the UCI World Cup campaign recently. The Ballymoe native scooped a silver medal in the Road Race event of the UCI World Cup held in Italy recently. The two time Paralympian has enjoyed a strong start to the UCI World Cup events. She won a bronze medal in the Road Race in Ostend in the opening World Cup event.
Roscommon cyclist stays in the hunt after thrilling stage of Rás Tailteann

1 month ago | roscommonherald.ie | ivan smith

Daire Feeley remains firmly in the hunt to win the Rás Tailteann for the second time after the conclusion of the third stage in this year’s Rás. The Roscommon cyclist finished today’s stage in eighth place. This means he remains sixth overall in the General Classification. The third stage, which went from Cong to Miltown Malbay, saw Tim Shoreman cross the line first. This was his second stage win of this year’s Rás.
Roscommon aiming to build on league form - Sport - Roscommon Herald

1 month ago | roscommonherald.ie | ivan smith

Roscommon’s Premier Junior Camogie team will be aiming to build on their run to the Very Division 3A League final when they come up against Armagh this Saturday in Lisnamult at 2 p.m.. Mary Grehan’s side start their championship campaign at a time of the year when second and third level exams need to be navigated, something she admits is a challenge.