2026 Roscommon Senior Football Championship
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| Tournament details | |
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| County | Roscommon |
| Province | Connacht |
| Year | 2026 |
| Trophy | Fahey Cup |
| Sponsor | Hodson Bay Hotel Group |
| Date | 31 July 2026 - October 2025 |
| Teams | 12 |
| Defending champions |  St Brigid's |
| Other | |
| Website | Roscommon GAA |
The 2026 Roscommon Senior Football Championship is the 126th edition of the Roscommon GAA's premier club Gaelic football tournament for senior clubs in County Roscommon, Ireland. 12 teams compete, with the winner representing Roscommon in the Connacht Senior Club Football Championship. The championship starts with a group stage and then progresses to a knock out stage.
St Brigid's were the defending champions after defeating Padraig Pearses in the 2025 final to win their 19th championship title,[1] and their second in three years.[2]
Strokestown returned to the senior grade after defeating Éire Óg 2-13 to 0-15 in the 2025 I.F.C. final.[3] It was the first time they will play in the S.F.C after they got relegated in 2023 as the reigning champions.[4]
St Dominic's were relegated to the 2026 I.F.C. after losing the relegation final to Western Gaels.[5]
The draw for the group stage of the championship was conducted on 3 April 2026.[6]
Championship Structure
Twelve teams compete in the competition. It begins with a group stage and then progresses to a knockout stage.[7]
Group Stage
- Four teams are drawn into three groups each, where each team will play each other once.
- The top two teams in each group automatically qualify for the quarter-finals.
- The third place teams in each group qualify for the preliminary quarter-finals.
- The bottom placed teams in each group advance to the relegation playoffs.
Relegation Playoff
- The two best performing bottom placed finishers in the group stage play each other in a relegation semi-final - the winner secures their senior status.
- The loser plays the worst performing bottom placed finisher in the relegation final - the winner stays up and the loser is relegated to the 2027 Roscommon I.F.C.
Preliminary Quarter-Finals
- The three third place teams in each group can go down to paths:
- Two of the third placed teams play each other.
- One of the third placed teams play the winner of the Divisional Championship (North Roscommon as they are the only divisional team).[8]
- The winners of the preliminary quarter-finals advance to the quarter-finals.
Quarter-Finals
- The three 1st place teams along with the best 2nd place team are seeded against the other 4 participants.
- The winners progress to the semi-finals.
Semi-Finals
- The winners progress to the final.
Final
- The winner is awarded with the Fahey Cup and qualifies for the 2026-27 All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship.
Team Changes
The following teams have changed division since the 2025 championship season:
To S.F.C.Promoted from 2025 Intermediate Football Championship
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From S.F.C.Relegated to 2026 Intermediate Football Championship
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Participating teams
The clubs participating in the 2026 Roscommon S.F.C are:
| Club | Location | 2025 Championship Position | In championship since | Championship Titles | Last Championship Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Boyle |
Boyle | Quarter-Finalist | 2014 | 2 | 1927 |
 Castlerea St Kevin's |
Castlerea | Relegation Semi-Finalist | 2024 | 7 | 2009 |
| Clann na nGael |
Drum & Clonown | Semi-Finalist | Never Relegated | 21 | 2018 |
 Elphin |
Elphin | Quarter-Finalist | 2025 | 15 | 1957 |
 Michael Glaveys |
Ballinlough, Cloonfad & Granlahan | Quarter-Finalist | 2018 | 0 | — |
 Oran |
Oran | Preliminary Quarter-Finalist | 2021 | 0 | — |
 Pádraig Pearses |
Creagh, Moore & Taughmaconnell | Runners-Up | 2012 | 3 | 2024 |
 Roscommon Gaels |
Roscommon | Quarter-Finalist | Never Relegated | 11 | 2004 |
| St Brigid's |
Kiltoom & Cam | Champions | Never Relegated | 19 | 2025 |
| St Faithleach's |
Ballyleague | Semi-Finalist | 2022 | 1 | 1965 |
 Strokestown |
Strokestown | I.F.C. Champions | 2026 | 11 | 2022 |
 Western Gaels |
Ballinagare, Fairymount & Frenchpark | Relegation Finalist | 2005 | 0 | — |
Group Stage
Group A
Advance to quarter-finals Advance to preliminary quarter-finals Advance to relegation play-off
| Team | Matches | Score | Pts | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | For | Against | Diff | ||
| St Brigid's |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 22 | +25 | 4 |
| Strokestown |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 43 | +5 | 4 |
| Western Gaels |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 43 | -13 | 0 |
| Michael Glaveys |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 52 | -17 | 0 |
Round 1
| 31 July 2026 Round 1 | St Brigid's |
1-24 (27) – (12) 0-12 | Michael Glaveys |
Kiltoom | |
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| 20:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 1-16 – 0-08) | ||||
| Report | Referee: Dermot McDermott
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| 1 August 2026 Round 1 | Western Gaels |
0-20 (20) – (23) 3-14 | Strokestown |
Frenchpark | |
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| 19:30 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 0-08 – 2-08) | Venue: Nash Park | |||
| Report |
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Round 2
| 15 August 2026 Round 2 | Western Gaels |
1-07 (10) – (20) 2-14 | St Brigid's |
Tulsk | |
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| 18:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 1-03 – 2-07) | Venue: Tulsk Lord Edwrads GAA | |||
| Report | Referee: Aaron Clogher
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| 16 August 2026 Round 2 | Strokestown |
2-19 (25) – (23) 3-14 | Michael Glaveys |
Enfield | |
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| 15:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 1-07 – 0-08) | Venue: St Croan's GAA | |||
| Report | Referee: Padraig Kelly
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Round 3
| 30 August 2026 Round 3 | Michael Glaveys |
v | Western Gaels |
Ballinlough | |
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| 16:00 IST (UTC+1) | |||||
| Referee: James Murray
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| 30 August 2026 Round 3 | Strokestown |
v | St Brigid's |
Strokestown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 IST (UTC+1) | Venue: Tom Shelvin Park | ||||
| Referee: Paddy Neilan
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Group B
Advance to quarter-finals Advance to preliminary quarter-finals Advance to relegation play-off
| Team | Matches | Score | Pts | |||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | For | Against | Diff | ||
| Pádraig Pearses |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 59 | 48 | +11 | 4 |
| Boyle |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 58 | 51 | +7 | 4 |
| Roscommon Gaels |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 49 | 64 | -15 | 2 |
| Clann na nGael |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 2 |
Round 1
| 31 July 2026 Round 1 | Pádraig Pearses |
2-17 (23) – (12) 0-12 | Roscommon Gaels |
Woodmount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:30 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 0-06 – 0-08) | ||||
| Report | Referee: Mark Grehan
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| 1 August 2026 Round 1 | Boyle |
1-17 (20) – (13) 1-10 | Clann na nGael |
Boyle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 0-12 – 0-04) | Venue: Abbey Park | |||
| Report | Referee: Paddy Neilan
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Round 2
| 14 August 2026 Round 2 | Pádraig Pearses |
3-15 (24) – (18) 2-12 | Boyle |
Strokestown | |
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| 20:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 3-11 – 1-06) | Venue: Tom Shelvin Park | |||
| Report |
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| 16 August 2026 Round 2 | Clann na nGael |
1-18 (21) – (23) 2-17 | Roscommon Gaels |
Kiltoom | |
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| 16:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 1-13 – 1-05) | Venue: St Brigid's Sports and Social Centre | |||
| Report | Referee: Dermot Lyons
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Round 3
| 28 August 2026 Round 3 | Clann na nGael |
2-12 (18) – (12) 1-09 | Pádraig Pearses |
Johnstown | |
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| 20:00 IST (UTC+1) | |||||
| Referee: Mark Grehan
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Group C
Advance to quarter-finals Advance to preliminary quarter-finals Advance to relegation play-off
| Team | Matches | Score | Pts | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | For | Against | Diff | ||
| Oran |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 69 | 43 | +26 | 5 |
| Castlerea St Kevin's |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 3 |
| Elphin |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 60 | -28 | 2 |
| St Faithleach's |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 51 | 46 | +5 | 2 |
Round 1
| 31 July 2026 Round 1 | Oran |
4-16 (28) – (7) 1-04 | Elphin |
Rockfield | |
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| 18:30 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 3-06 – 0-02) | ||||
| Report |
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| 2 August 2026 Round 1 | St Faithleach's |
3-14 (23) – (12) 1-09 | Castlerea St Kevin's |
Ballyleague | |
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| 19:30 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 1-04 – 1-06) | ||||
| Report | Referee: Padraig Kelly
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Round 2
| 15 August 2026 Round 2 | Elphin |
1-06 (9) – (17) 1-14 | Castlerea St Kevin's |
Rockfield | |
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| 18:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 1-01 – 1-09) | Venue: Oran GAA | |||
| Report |
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| 16 August 2026 Round 2 | St Faithleach's |
0-13 (13) – (18) 0-18 | Oran |
Kilbride | |
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| 15:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 0-07 – 0-08) | Venue: Kilbride GAA | |||
| Report | Referee: Mark Grehan
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Round 3
| 29 August 2026 Round 3 | Castlerea St Kevin's |
2-17 (23) – (23) 1-20 | Oran |
Castlerea | |
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| 18:00 IST (UTC+1) | Venue: O'Rourke Park | ||||
| Referee: Ian Monaghan
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| 29 August 2026 Round 3 | Elphin |
0-16 (16) – (15) 0-15 | St Faithleach's |
Elphin | |
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| 18:00 IST (UTC+1) | Venue: Orchard Park | ||||
| Referee: Aaron Clogher
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Relegation Playoff
The bottom team from each group compete in the relegation playoff. The two "best" bottom placed finishers play each other in the relegation semi-final. The loser plays the remaining bottom team in the relegation final to compete for their senior status.
Relegation Semi-Final
| Relegation Semi-Final | St Faithleach's |
v | 4th Placed Team | ||
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Relegation Final
| Relegation Final | Relegation Semi-Final Loser | v | 4th Placed Team | ||
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Knockout Stage
Preliminary Quarter-Finals
In the preliminary quarter-finals, two of the 3rd place teams from each group will play each other while the other 3rd place team will play the divisional champions (North Roscommon as they are the only divisional team). The winners progress to the quarter-finals as non-seeded teams.
| Preliminary Quarter-Final | 3rd Placed Team | v | 3rd Placed Team | ||
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| Preliminary Quarter-Final | 3rd Placed Team | v | Roscommon North |
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Quarter-Finals
In the quarter-finals, the three group winners along with the best 2nd placed team in the group stage are seeded and drawn against the non-seeded teams (the two other 2nd placed teams and the preliminary quarter-finals winners). Repeat pairings are avoided. The winners progress to the semi-finals.
| Quarter-Final | St Brigid's or Strokestown | v | Non-Seeded Team | ||
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| Quarter-Final | Pádraig Pearses |
v | Non-Seeded Team | ||
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| Quarter-Final | Oran |
v | Non-Seeded Team | ||
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| Quarter-Final | Best 2nd Placed Team | v | Non-Seeded Team | ||
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Semi-Finals
In the semi-finals, the quarter-final winners are drawn against one another. The winners progress to the county final.
| Semi-Final | Quarter-Final Winner | v | Quarter-Final Winner | ||
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| Semi-Final | Quarter-Final Winner | v | Quarter-Final Winner | ||
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Final
References
- ↑ Gaa.ie (2025-11-01). "Roscommon SFC Final: Brigid's win replay". www.gaa.ie. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ Gaa.ie (2023-10-22). "Roscommon SFC Final: Brigid's edge out Boyle". www.gaa.ie. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "Clinical Strokestown break Éire Óg hearts once more - GAA - Roscommon Herald". roscommonherald.ie. 2025-10-19. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "Strokestown's Roscommon champions relegated to Intermediate". Shannonside.ie. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "St. Brigid's lay down marker as Western Gaels survive once more - GAA - Roscommon Herald". roscommonherald.ie. 2025-09-19. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "Holders avoid Group of Death in Roscommon SFC draw - HoganStand". hoganstand.com. Retrieved 2026-07-25.
- ↑ "New structure confirmed for 2024 Roscommon Senior Football Championship - GAA - Roscommon Herald". roscommonherald.ie. 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
- ↑ "New structure confirmed for 2024 Roscommon Senior Football Championship - GAA - Roscommon Herald". roscommonherald.ie. 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2026-07-25.