Galway win Connacht title

Galway are the Connacht Senior Football champions for the 48th time this afternoon.

They've defeated Roscommon in the final by 2-19 to 2-16.

Shane Walsh and Patrick Kelly with the goals for the homeside at Pearse Stadium.

The Tribesmen join Mayo at the top of the provincial roll of honour with that victory.

Ollie Turner of Galway Bay FM

There were wins for Westmeath, Offaly and Carlow in the southern section of the Tailteann Cup this afternoon.

The Lake County got past Laois by 1-13 to 13 points despite both teams going down to 14 men.

Offaly beat Wicklow by 18 points to 10 at O'Connor Park,

And Carlow came from behind to beat Tipperary by 1-12 to 1-10 at Netwatch Cullen Park.

The quarter final draw will take place tomorrow.