Advertisement
Sport

Exclusive: New Roscommon boss Mark Dowd Interview

Aug 31, 2025 15:40
By Dave Hooper
Share this article
Exclusive: New Roscommon boss Mark Dowd Interview

It’s not every day you get the call and you have to take these opportunities as they might not come again

Newly appointed Roscommon Senior Footballer manager Mark Dowd has spoken of his delight having been recently ratified.

The Strokestown native spoke to Willie Hegarty feels that his experience in management simplified his decision in taking the role.

"It’s not every day you get the call and you have to take these opportunities as they might not come again” said Dowd.

Advertisement

With Ian Daly having already confirmed his role to Shannonside Sport as part of Dowds backroom team. The newly appointed manager has hinted at having a blend of members from both inside and outside the county in forming his management ticket.

“People coming from inside with prior knowledge of the current county players and knowledge also coming from outside” explained Dowd. Dowd explained, that the outside noise and pressure will not impact him when his new role commences.

Dowd's Roscommon Gaels side sealed their passage to the quarter-finals of the Roscommon Senior Football Championship having topped their group.

Advertisement

Listen to the full interview with Willie Hegarty

Tags used in this article
Advertisement

Shannonside Newsletter

Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.

Processing your request...

You are subscribed now! please check your email to confirm your subscription.

1e, Mastertech Business Park
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67

Download Shannonside App Today

Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus