Four clubs reach Roscommon senior football semi-finals

The Hodson Bay Group Roscommon Senior Football Championship reached its boiling point over the weekend, with St. Brigid’s, Strokestown, Boyle, and Pádraig Pearses emerging as the final four teams standing. Reigning county and provincial champions St. Brigid’s kept their bid to retain the Fahey Cup alive by scoring three second-half goals to overcome Roscommon Gaels 4-15 to 0-18 at Woodmount. Ben O’Carroll led the charge with 1-5, while Conor Hand chipped in with 1-3 to set up a compelling semi-final showdown against Strokestown.

Elsewhere, Boyle booked their place in the last four with a 3-17 to 0-19 victory against Oran at Orchard Park, Elphin. Cathal Feely and Cian McKeon netted crucial goals to steer Fergal O'Donnell’s side through a spirited challenge from Oran. Meanwhile, Pádraig Pearses took full advantage of Michael Glaveys' wastefulness in front of goal, securing a hard-fought 3-17 to 1-13 win after extra-time in Lisnamult. Pearses will now meet Boyle in the next round.

In the opening quarter-final on Friday evening, Strokestown relied on their seasoned big-game experience to comfortably see off Castlerea St. Kevin’s with a 1-15 to 1-9 triumph in Ballyforan. Despite tricky conditions, a well-timed goal from Mikey Kavanagh ensured Pearse McGinley’s men maintained control. The semi-final fixtures between Pádraig Pearses and Boyle, and St. Brigid’s against Strokestown, will take place over the weekend of October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.