Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to you
Wednesday 18 May 2022
Cathal Corey’s side made light work of London this afternoon.
The Connacht champions have switched up their leader for the defence of their crown.
Enda Smith discusses Roscommon’s Connacht Football Championship final win over Galway and what lies in wait against Mayo this weekend.
Kevin McStay’s side had nine points to spare over the disappointing Tribesmen.
The Salthill Knocknacarra forward kicked six points in the semi-final win over Mayo.
The Mayo star is concerned football is being overshadowed by off-field issues.
They now face Roscommon in the semi-final of the Connacht championship.
Leitrim and London clash in Ruislip on Sunday at 3.30pm.
New York went down to Roscommon in agonising circumstances 12 months ago, but will Sunday be different?
Former Donegal forward Ross Wherity is also part of Justin O’Halloran’s squad.
There’s a change in goal too with Darren O’Malley handed the number one shirt.
The Tribesmen will meet Roscommon in the Connacht final on 10 July while Stephen Rochford’s side head to the qualifiers.
Former Mayo manager James Horan feels that his county will be too strong for the Tribesmen on Saturday.
It was tough work but Roscommon are through to the Connacht final.
Six-in-a-row for Mayo? Or will there be a new name on the JJ Nestor Cup?
The Galwaymen had 13 points to spare.
Aidan O’Shea was untouchable, claiming a hat-trick in the provincial decider rout.
Rob Hennelly and Ger Cafferkey must settle for a place on the bench.
It took three attempts but Ballintubber finally have their first win in the provincial championship.
It was the first win by a Leitrim side in the Connacht club SFC since 2005.
Down, Tyrone, Kerry, Westmeath, Clare, Cork, Laois, Galway, Offaly, Donegal and Armagh all have players included.
They’re everywhere, those lads.
They’ll have to take on Leitrim again but this time in Roscommon.
The visitors started brightly in what has been a very closely fought contest.
Donegal, Down, Leitrim and London all bid for provincial final places this weekend.
James Horan’s side were in action today in Castlebar and qualified for the provincial decider on July 21st.
The teams meet in next Sunday’s Connacht semi-final clash.
The fallout from last Sunday’s shock loss to London rumbles on.
Leitrim were triumphant against New York in their opening provincial round clash earlier this month.
The Paul Coggins managed side won their first Connacht championship game in 36 years yesterday.
The Exiles beat Sligo by 1-12 to 0-14 yesterday.
Manager Paul Coggins was carried by the jubilant team members as his team triumphed.
Padraig McGoldrick saw his penalty effort saved by goalkeeper Philip Greene in a lively first half.
James Horan has revealed his starting fifteen for the provincial tie in Pearse Stadium.
The Mayo forward could yet play some part in Mayo’s championship opener this month.
A BAN ON “all forms of advertising” by betting companies before the 9pm watershed has been recommended by the Oireachtas Justice Committee.
A report published by the committee said around 3,400 15 and 16-year-olds are “engaged in problem gambling in Ireland”.
“Stakeholders emphasised, in particular, the need for a pre-watershed ban on all forms of gambling advertising.
“They pointed out that a cultural shift had resulted in advertising on cigarettes being banned and advertising on alcohol being curtailed and recommended that the same approach be applied to gambling advertising,” the document states.
In terms of online adverts, the report notes that gambling ads are typically aimed at people over the age of 25. However, stakeholders noted “it can be challenging to prevent all websites from showing adverts to those underage”.
The report was compiled as part of the pre-legislative scrutiny of the Gambling Regulation Bill, which is expected to pass next year.
What do you think: Should all gambling ads be banned before 9pm?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Cloudy with showers late this afternoon
Max: 16 °C
Min: 7 °C
Mostly sunny
Max: 17 °C
Min: 9 °C
Cloudy with a shower and thunderstorm
Max: 15 °C
Min: 8 °C
