Despite leading by 13 points early in the second half, Galway surrendered their advantage as goals from Daire Cregg and Enda Smith launched a Roscommon comeback in Pearse Stadium on Saturday evening (21st February 2026).
The Tribesmen led 0-19 to 0-6 before the visitors turned the tide and secured their third victory of this year's National Football League. The Tribesmen now sit on three points after four games.
Afterwards, Galway manager Padraic Joyce gave his thoughts to Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins.
Jonathan also caught up with Roscommon boss Mark Dowd.
Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Jonathan Higgins, Gareth Bradshaw and Kevin Dwyer.
Galway's next game is away to Donegal on Sunday, 1st March. Throw-in at Fr. Tierney Park, Ballyshannon is 1.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.
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Scorers for Roscommon: Daire Cregg 1-7 (2fs), Diarmuid Murtagh 0-5 (1 2pt, 1f), Enda Smith 1-0, Dylan Ruane 0-2 (2pt), Ciaran Lennon and Aaron Brady (45) 0-1 each.
Scorers for Galway: Liam Ó Conghaile 0-6 (2 2pts), Rob Finnerty 0-4, Seán Kelly and Matthew Tierney (1 2pt) 0-3 each, John Maher and Shane McGrath 0-2 each, Dylan McHugh 0-1.
Roscommon: Aaron Brady; Niall Higgins, Caelim Keogh, Paddy Gavin; Senan Lambe, Ronan Daly, Eoin Ward; Keith Doyle, Conor Ryan; Dylan Ruane, Enda Smith, Darragh Heneghan; Diarmuid Murtagh, Daire Cregg, Robert Heneghan.
Subs: Paul Carey for D Heneghan (4), Colm Neary for Doyle (45), Eoin Colleran for R Heneghan (45), Ciaran Lennon for Carey (53), Jack Duggan for Ryan (58).
Galway: Eamon McGrath; Jack Glynn, Johnny McGrath, Seán Fitzgerald; Dylan McHugh, Cian Hernon, Seán Kelly; John Maher, Matthew Tierney; Shane McGrath, Ryan Roche, Céin D'Arcy; Rob Finnerty, Fionn McDonagh, Liam Ó Conghaile.
Subs: Daniel O'Flaherty for Roche (25), Charlie Power for Ó McDonagh (46), Kieran Molloy for McHugh (54), Paul Conroy for D'Arcy (58), Oisín MacDonnacha for Ó Conghaile (65).
Referee: David Coldrick (Meath).
