Roscommon have been promoted for 2026 but maintaining a foothold in the top tier is the next step for Davy Burke’s side.
Throughout the last decade, they have hovered between Division 1 and Division 2 after winning Division 3 and Division 2 titles in 2014 and 2015. But their primary residence has been the second tier.
Westmeath, who had lost all five games heading into the final round, stunned Roscommon with a draw after a second-half comeback. Fortunately for Davy Burke’s side, Cork defeated Cavan and Louth edged out Meath to ensure that one point would be enough to elevate Roscommon once again. The next step in Roscommon’s evolution is consolidating their place in Division 1 over a longer period. In turn, that would help push them out of that 8/9 ranking position. Their championship form reflects that.
“He really links the play. He gets everyone moving and he’s the man you need to get the ball to with his kick-passing range.” On Saturday, they face Monaghan in the Division 2 final before a quick turnaround for their Connacht opener against London the following week. Roscommon will be heavy favourites to win that game, but a bigger challenge will quickly come into view for the semi-final.
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