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Retired local barber still 'dreaming' of Roscommon lifting Sam Maguire

Oct 27, 2025 09:29
By Shannonside News
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Retired local barber still 'dreaming' of Roscommon lifting Sam Maguire
Paddy Joe Burke at the Arigna Community Park

Roscommon GAA superfan Paddy Joe Burke retired in October last year.

It's just over one year since a famous local barber hung up his scissors for the final time.
Roscommon GAA superfan Paddy Joe Burke retired in October last year.

He opened the barber shop on Church Street, Roscommon Town in 1972 and had been in business for over 50 years.
Paddy Joe says he's enjoying retirement and is still dreaming of Roscommon lifting Sam Maguire:

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