Roscommon Masters delivered a commanding second-half performance to claim the All-Ireland Plate title in Kiltoom on Saturday. Level at 0-6 at half-time, Roscommon surged ahead, outscoring Armagh 1-9 to 0-4 in the second period.
Senan Kilbride led the charge, scoring seven points, including three crucial points in the first half. A decisive 1-5 scoring run in the third quarter, capped by Paul Gilleran’s goal from Kilbride’s precise pass, sealed the victory. Cathal Dineen, Garvan Dolan, Conor Beirne, Dermot Foley, and Ger Heneghan also shone for Roscommon.
After falling short in the 2021 and 2023 finals, this win rewards the resilience of Anthony Carroll’s squad and management.
Roscommon Panel: Aaron Sharkey, David Kelly, Mark O’Donoghue, Seamus Keane, Roch Hanmore, Garvan Dolan, Conor Beirne, Paddy O’Connor, Declan Woods, Ross Nolan, Niall Connolly, David Delaney, Ger Heneghan, Dermot Foley, Gerry Nugent, Paul Foxe, Anthony McDermott, Sean Ryan, Alan Daly, Stuart Daly, Stephen McCormack, David Cryan, Declan Beirne, Paul Kelly, Seanie Fahy, Niall Finneran, John McHugh, Damien Caslin, Cathal Dineen, Michael McNama, David McTiernan, Adrian Freyne, Seanie McDermott, Paul Gilleran, Ronan Beirne, Robbie Kelly, Ronan Cox, Neil Cox, David Hussey, Gerry Leech, Joseph Towey, Cathal Finan, Ultan Kelly, David Scahill, Ian Kilbride, Senan Kilbride.
Team Management: Anthony Carroll (Manager), Damien Garvey, Declan Woods, Liam Butler (Selectors).
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