Brigid's and Pearses paired in same Roscommon SFC group
The draw for the 2023 Roscommon SFC has pitted neighbouring clubs St Brigid's, Padraig Pearses and St Dominic's in the same group.
St Dominic's won the intermediate title last year after going close for many years, and the Knockcroghery/Lecarrow men will be looking forward to competing in the senior ranks later this year.
Clann na nGael are in the same group as reigning champions Strokestown, and this group also includes Oran and Tulsk Lord Edwards.
The 2023 senior championship will see a new format tried out, with divisional sides West Roscommon and North Roscommon joining the top two from each group at the quarter-final stage.
Last year was the first time since 2009 that none of the three South Roscommon powerhouse clubs - Clann na nGael, St Brigid's and Padraig Pearses - contested the county senior football final.
In 2022, Brigid's eliminated arch rivals Clann na nGael in the quarter-finals, but were knocked out by Boyle at the semi-final stage.
Remarkably, that result saw Boyle advance to their first Roscommon SFC final since all the way back in 1927, but it was Strokestown who triumphed in the decider.
2021 champions Pádraig Pearses - who went on to win the Connacht title following that success - were knocked out by Roscommon Gaels in last year's quarter-finals.
Last year's runners-up Boyle are joined by Roscommon Gaels, St Faithleach’s and Western Gaels in Section A of the 2023 championship.
St Aidan’s and the second teams of St Brigid’s and Pádraig Pearses will be among those competing in this year's intermediate championship.
Senior FC - Section A
Boyle, Roscommon Gaels, St Faithleach’s, Western Gaels.
Senior FC Section B
St Brigid’s, Pádraig Pearses, Michael Glavey's, St Dominic’s..
Senior FC - Section C
Strokestown, Tulsk Lord Edwards, Oran, Clann na nGael.
Intermediate FC - Section A
Éire Óg, Kilmore, St Brigid’s, Shannon Gaels.
Intermediate FC - Section B
Fuerty, St Aidan’s, Kilbride, St Croan’s.
Intermediate FC - Section C
Elphin, Castlerea St Kevin’s, Pádraig Pearses, Creggs.
Junior 'A' FC - Section A
St Ronan’s, Roscommon Gaels, St Dominic’s, Kilglass Gaels.
Junior 'A' FC - Section B
Clann na nGael, St Barry’s, Western Gaels, St Joseph’s.
Junior 'A' FC - Section C
Strokestown, Ballinameen, St Michael’s, Tulsk Lord Edwards.