Roscommon 1-20 Galway 1-15
No one with a living memory in Roscommon could recall the last time Galway arrived to Dr Hyde Park not necessarily needing or even wanting to beat them. It’s always been among the most accommodating of grounds in the country, only rarely in this sense.
Once the ball was thrown in under the cloudless blue sky the pre-match needs and intentions became abundantly clear. Roscommon had to win to ensure promotion to Division One, which they did, racing into an 11-point lead at half-time and finishing up as the only unbeaten team across all four divisions. Plenty for the bumper crown to cheer abou …
- March 28, 2022
