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Convent wins Connacht senior football title

The Convent of Mercy, Roscommon were crowned Lidl Connacht LGFA Senior ‘B’ football champions following a thrilling 2-11 to 1-12 win over St. Attracta’s, Tubbercurry at the Air Dome in Bekan on Thursday last.

The team, managed by David O’Reilly, secured the school’s first senior football ti-

The Convent of Mercy, Roscommon were crowned Lidl Connacht LGFA Senior ‘B’ football champions in Bekan on Thursday last.

Pictured are the Roscommon Gaels tle since 2009 thanks to goals from captain Aisling Hanly and Siofra Hession.

The side features players from Roscommon Gaels, Oran, Kilbride, St. Ciaran’s, Four Roads, St. Croan’s and St. Dominic’s.

The Convent will now face an Ulster school in the All-Ireland semi-final with details yet to be confirmed.