Roscommon set to appeal Cregg red card after dominant win in New York
Roscommon are set to appeal the straight red card given to Daire Cregg during their emphatic Connacht Senior Football Championship first round victory over New York. The Rossies cruised to a comfortable 5-22 to 1-10 victory at Gaelic Park, but Cregg’s first-half dismissal proved to be the only blemish in an otherwise dominant display. Cregg was sent off by referee Brendan Cawley following an incident involving New York’s Eoghan McElligott, leaving Roscommon to play a significant part of the match with 14 men. Despite this setback, the Connacht side had more than enough quality to finish the match with ease. As it stands, the red card would rule Cregg out of Roscommon’s upcoming provincial semi-final against Mayo later this month – a major blow given his importance to the team. However, Roscommon manager Mark Dowd indicated after the match that the county were set to challenge the decision, with an appeal expected in the coming days.
Everywhere in the @ConnachtGAA Quarter-finals and Rossies through to face Mayo@gaanewyork_ 1-10@RoscommonGAA 5-22
Watch the highlights here#NYvROS pic.twitter.com/eQr2QiZoLP – The GAA (@officialgaa) April 12, 2026
Speaking after the match, Dowd acknowledged the incident as the only negative in an otherwise complete performance. Roscommon’s offensive firepower was on full display in the Bronx, as they overwhelmed New York with a clinical and relentless goal return. The Connacht side built a considerable lead early on and never looked in danger, even after losing a man. The victory sets the stage for a mouth-watering semi-final showdown with Mayo, but the focus in the coming days will be on Cregg’s availability for that crucial tie. If the appeal fails, Roscommon will be forced to plan without one of its key players against a Mayo team that will pose a far sterner test than New York. For now, the Rossies can reflect on a job well done in their Championship opener – but the outcome of the disciplinary process could still have a significant bearing on their Connacht campaign.
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