RDFL Season Preview

The 2015-16 season will see thirty teams play in three divisions of the League which is an increase of four from last season. Two new teams from Roscommon Town will join the league namely Roscommon Youths and Roscommon United. Lough Harps rejoin the league after a one season absence while St Johns Athletic and Moylough '79 will have two teams in the League. Fohenagh have decided not to enter a team this season.

The Herald Premier Division will have ten teams: Ballinasloe Town, Ballaghaderreen FC, Moore United, Skyvalley Rovers, Castlerea Celtic, Cloonfad United, Dysart FC, Ballymoe FC and newly promoted St. John's Athletic and the Milltown-Dunmore side MD Town.

The Norio's Takeaway Division One will have nine teams - the same as last season: Ahascragh United, the Brazilian side Brazukas, Glen Celtic from Glenamaddy, Kilkerrin United, Loughglynn United, Shiven Rovers from Newbridge, Rahara Rovers, Ballaghaderreen FC and Ballinasloe Town.

The Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two will be the largest division with eleven sides: last years Division Two Cup winners CP Ajax from Castleplunket, Kilconnell side KC Celtic, Cloonfad United, Ballinlough side Lough Harps, Moylough '79, MD Town, Roscommon United, Moore United, Skyvalley Rovers, St. John's Athletic and Roscommon Town Youths.

All teams will compete in a two round League and also the Roscommon and District league Challenge Cup and Divisional Cup Competitions. Most of the teams will also play in the Umbro sponsored FAI Junior Cup and the Connacht Cup.

Overall no player can complain of a lack of football as they will be in action from this week end until some time next May. It is going to be a busy time for Fixtures Secretary Gerry Tully and other members of the Roscommon and District League. Unlike previous seasons, referees inspector Owen Brennan will be appointing the referees this season. Like other seasons a huge commitment will be required from Club Officials, Managers, Players, Referees, etc.

Good luck to all in the new season

RDFL PRO: Vincent Brookes