Lidl Ladies Football League Division Three
Roscommon 3-13 Clare 0-8
After a disappointing one-point defeat to Monaghan in round one, Roscommon bounced back in no uncertain terms to put Clare to the sword at Enfield last Sunday. It’s a very important win for Finbar Egan’s side as they try to consolidate their place in the division ahead of some tricky fixtures that are coming up over the next few weeks.
Roscommon were on top from the throw-in. After 20 minutes they led by 1-5 to 0-1, the goal a fine effort from Laura Mannion. Clare improved somewhat after that point but Aisling Hanly swept home another Roscommon goal in the 24th minute and by half-time Finbar Egan’s side led by 2-7 to 0-6.
With Caoimhe Lennon excellent in attack, Roscommon continued to dominate. When Aisling Hanly scored Roscommon’s third goal in the 42nd minute, the game was realistically over as a contest after that.
Roscommon now face two difficult away games, this Sunday against Galway in Tuam (2 pm) and on March 1st against Cork at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, but they will be boosted by this excellent result.
Speaking to the Roscommon People this week, Roscommon manager Finbar Egan says that he is looking forward to the clash against Galway on Sunday in Tuam. Galway were defeated in the 2024 All-Ireland senior final by Kerry and will provide top class opposition for the Rossies.
“We know it will be a huge test on Sunday but we are looking forward to it. We were happy the way we played last Sunday against Clare. Our work rate was phenomenal and I was delighted with that and we will need that again this Sunday”.
