Roscommon Stun Donegal and Other NFL & NHL Results – March 15, 2026

Roscommon delivered a significant upset in Division 1 of the National Football League, defeating Donegal 2-20 to 0-20 at Dr. Hyde Park. The victory secures Roscommon’s top-flight status for 2027 and keeps their hopes of reaching the league final alive. Elsewhere, Cavan narrowly avoided relegation from Division 2 at the expense of Offaly, while Down earned promotion to Division 2.

Roscommon’s Victory Over Donegal

Playing with a strong wind advantage, Roscommon dominated the first half, leading 1-13 to 0-5 at the break. Enda Smith scored two early goals, and Diarmuid Murtagh added another following a turnover. Despite a strong second-half comeback from Donegal, who reduced the deficit to a single point, Roscommon finished strongly with a late goal from Conor Hand, sealing the 2-20 to 0-20 win. Source: GAA.ie

Donegal’s defeat ends their unbeaten league record, while Roscommon’s win revives their chances of reaching the Division 1 final. Source: BBC Sport

Other National Football League Results

• Division 1: Monaghan 2-9 – Galway 1-20 (Monaghan relegated)
• Division 2: Offaly 3-15 – Cavan 2-20 (Offaly relegated, Cavan avoid defeat)
• Division 3: Clare 2-17 – Wexford 1-23
• Division 3: Sligo 0-21 – Down 2-24 (Down promoted to Division 2)
• Division 3: Westmeath 4-21 – Limerick 3-8
• Division 4: Waterford 0-11 – Antrim 4-18
• Division 4: Leitrim 3-19 – Longford 1-15
• Division 4: Wicklow 3-19 – Tipperary 0-13

National Hurling League Results

• Division 1A: Waterford 1-23 – Tipperary 2-24

Key Standings and Implications

With one round of fixtures remaining in Division 1, Mayo, Roscommon, Donegal, and Kerry can all still qualify for the league final. Galway need to avoid defeat against Dublin to stay out of the relegation zone. Source: Irish Mirror

In Division 2, Cavan’s narrow victory over Offaly relegates Offaly to Division 3. Four teams remain in contention for promotion.

Division 3 & 4 Highlights

Down have secured promotion to Division 2 after their win over Sligo. Wexford and Westmeath are set for a final-round showdown in Division 3. Waterford lost their place in hurling’s top flight after a four-point defeat against Tipperary.