28/05/2026
A fantastic weekend for Roscommon Town and the wider local economy as thousands of supporters travelled to King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park for Roscommon v Tyrone.
While the result was not the one Roscommon supporters were hoping for, the occasion once again showed the major value of big match days for local businesses, hospitality, accommodation, suppliers and the town as a whole.
Roscommon Chamber President Cahal Mahon said the impact of these fixtures is clear, with visiting supporters in town across the weekend and strong support from Roscommon fans helping to create a real boost locally.
Well done to all businesses, volunteers, match organisers, supporters and everyone who helped showcase Roscommon Town at its best.
‘Roscommon GAA is on a high at the moment, fans are coming in big numbers. It was notable that nearly every supporter had a Roscommon jersey!’ – Cahal Mahon ‘Chris O’Dowd called in to us after the game. And he was so positive about Roscommon Town, and indeed the Hyde. And that same mess...