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Gaelic Glory: An Academic Exploration of the Connacht Senior Football Championship

A comprehensive analysis of one of Gaelic football's most storied provincial competitions, tracing its evolution, key participants, and enduring legacy across two continents.

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Championship Overview

The Essence of Connacht Football

The Connacht Senior Football Championship, often referred to simply as the Connacht Championship or Connacht SFC, stands as an annual pinnacle of Gaelic football competition. It brings together the senior county teams affiliated with Connacht GAA, alongside unique international participants, to vie for regional supremacy. The victor is awarded the prestigious Nestor Cup.

A Transcontinental Contest

Distinguishing itself from many other regional championships, the Connacht SFC includes not only the five traditional counties of the Irish province of Connacht but also features teams from London and New York. This inclusion underscores the global reach and diaspora connection inherent in Gaelic games, making it a truly unique sporting event played across two continents.

Structure and Progression

Operating on a traditional knock-out format, teams are eliminated following a single defeat. The championship culminates in a final typically held in June or July. Both the winning team and the runner-up earn direct berths into the All-Ireland SFC Group Stage, a significant advancement from the pre-2001 era where a single loss meant complete elimination from the All-Ireland competition.

Current Status and Key Details

As of the most recent competition, Galway holds the title, having secured their 50th championship by defeating Mayo in the 2024 final. The championship, founded in 1888, involves 7 teams and is sponsored by prominent entities such as SuperValu, Allianz, and AIB, with RTร‰ serving as the television partner. Its motto, "Experience The Unforgettable," encapsulates the spirit of the competition.

Historical Trajectory

Dominant Forces

Throughout its extensive history, certain counties have established themselves as perennial powerhouses. Galway leads with 50 Connacht SFC titles and 9 All-Ireland SFC titles, closely followed by Mayo with 47 Connacht SFC titles and 3 All-Ireland SFC titles. Roscommon has also demonstrated significant success, claiming the Connacht SFC title 24 times, most recently in 2019, alongside 2 All-Ireland SFC titles. These three counties collectively represent the most successful in the championship's annals.

Notable Victories

Beyond the dominant trio, Sligo has lifted the Nestor Cup three times, with their most recent triumph occurring in 2007. Leitrim has secured the championship twice, their last victory dating back to 1994. These wins highlight periods of intense competition and the potential for any team to rise to prominence within the provincial structure.

International Participation

The inclusion of London and New York adds a unique dimension to the Connacht SFC. London has been a participant since 1975, achieving three victories: one in 1977 and two in 2013 against Sligo and Leitrim. New York joined in 1999 and recorded their inaugural championship victory against Leitrim in 2023, marking a significant milestone for the expatriate team.

  • Leitrim 0โ€“12 โ€“ 2โ€“4 Mayo (24 July 1994): A historic victory for Leitrim, securing their second title.
  • Sligo 1โ€“10 โ€“ 0โ€“12 Galway (8 July 2007): Sligo's memorable win, capturing the Nestor Cup.
  • Mayo 5โ€“11 โ€“ 0โ€“10 London (21 July 2013): A dominant performance by Mayo in the final against London.
  • New York 0โ€“15 pen โ€“ 0โ€“15 Leitrim (8 April 2023): New York's first championship victory, decided by penalties after a draw.

Competing Teams

2026 Championship Participants

The 2026 Connacht Senior Football Championship is set to feature seven teams, comprising the five counties within the Irish province of Connacht, alongside the international contingents of London and New York. This diverse lineup ensures a competitive and geographically expansive tournament.

County Team Location Stadium Province Pos. 2024 Champ. Titles Last Champ. Title All-Ire. Titles Last All-Ire. Title
Galway Galway Pearse Stadium Connacht Winner 51 2025 9 2001
Leitrim Carrick-on-Shannon Pรกirc Seรกn Mac Diarmada Connacht Semi-finalist 2 1994 0 โ€”
London South Ruislip McGovern Park Britain Quarter-finalist 0 โ€” 0 โ€”
Mayo Castlebar MacHale Park Connacht Finalist 47 2021 3 1951
New York Bronx Gaelic Park North America Quarter-finalist 0 โ€” 0 โ€”
Roscommon Roscommon Dr Hyde Park Connacht Semi-finalist 24 2019 2 1944
Sligo Sligo Markievicz Park Connacht Quarter-finalist 3 2007 0 โ€”

All-Time Participants

Since its inception, a select group of teams has graced the Connacht SFC. These teams, representing both the traditional Irish counties and the diaspora, have contributed to the championship's enduring legacy and competitive spirit.

Team Debut Most Recent Connacht SFC Titles Last Connacht SFC Title Best Connacht SFC Result
Galway 1900 2025 51 2025 Winner
Leitrim 1906 2025 2 1994 Winner
London 1975 2025 0 โ€” Runner-up
Mayo 1901 2025 47 2021 Winner
New York 1999 2025 0 โ€” Semi-finalist
Roscommon 1901 2025 24 2019 Winner
Sligo 1905 2025 3 2007 Winner

Personnel and Sponsors

Behind every county team are dedicated managers, captains, and crucial sponsors who provide the necessary support for competition. These individuals and organizations are integral to the ongoing success and development of Gaelic football within the Connacht region and its extended reach.

County Team Manager Captain(s) Sponsors
Galway Pรกdraic Joyce Seรกn Kelly Supermac's
Leitrim Micheal Grahame Donal Wrynn J. P. Clarke's Saloon, New York
London Michael Maher Liam Gavaghan Clayton Hotel
Mayo Vacant Paddy Durcan Intersport Elverys
New York Johnny McGeeney Johnny Glynn Navillus
Roscommon Vacant Brian Stack Ballymore
Sligo Dessie Sloyan & Eamonn O'Hara AbbVie

Championship Finals

Decades of Decisive Matches

The Connacht SFC finals represent the culmination of each season's efforts, showcasing the highest level of competition and often delivering memorable sporting drama. These matches determine which county will lift the Nestor Cup and advance with provincial honors.

A legend for interpreting the table: Golden background indicates the Connacht SFC winner also won the All-Ireland SFC that year. Silver background indicates the Connacht SFC winner or runner-up was also an All-Ireland SFC runner-up that year.

Year Date Winner Runner-up Venue Winning Captain Winning Margin Referee Attendance
County Team Score County Team Score
1900Galway
19019 November 1902Mayo2-4Galway0-3Claremorris7
1902Galway
190323 April 1905Roscommon1-2Mayo0-4Claremorris1
190423 April 1905Mayo3-6Roscommon0-1Claremorris14
190527 May 1906Roscommon0-7Mayo0-5Tuam2
19067 April 1907Mayo2-13Roscommon0-5Claremorris14
190726 May 1908Mayo3-9Galway0-1Tuam17
190831 January 1909Mayo2-5Galway0-4Tuam7
190930 October 1910Mayo1-4Galway0-3Ballina4
19106 NovemberGalway1-3Roscommon1-2Athlone2
191124 SeptemberGalwaywonMayoscrClaremorris
191215 SeptemberRoscommon0-2Galway0-0Castlerea2
191328 SeptemberGalway1-2Mayo0-3Castlerea2
191417 October 1915Roscommon1-2Leitrim0-1Boyle4
191526 SeptemberMayo3-1Roscommon1-3Castlerea1
19161 OctoberMayo1-5Roscommon0-3Castlerea5
19177 OctoberGalway1-4Mayo1-1Castlerea4
191822 SeptemberMayo0-4Galway0-1Castlerea3
19193 AugustGalway1-6Roscommon0-5Tuam4
192022 AugustMayo2-3Sligo1-4Castlerea2
192125 March 1923Mayo1-4Roscommon0-1Castlerea7
19222 September 1923
30 September 1923		Galway1-7
2-4 *		Sligo3-2
2-2		Tuam
Croke Park		2
19234 May 1924Mayo0-3Galway0-2Tuam1
192419 October
9 November		Mayo0-1
2-6 (R)		Galway0-1
0-5 (R)		Balla
Tuam		7
192518 OctoberGalway1-5Mayo1-3Tuam2
192611 JulyGalway3-2Mayo1-2Roscommon6
19277 AugustLeitrim2-4Galway0-3Roscommon7
19285 AugustSligo1-4Mayo0-6Tuam1
192921 JulyMayo1-6Galway0-4Roscommon5
193010 AugustMayo1-7Sligo1-2Tuam5
19319 AugustMayo2-10Roscommon3-2Sligo8
19327 AugustMayo2-6Sligo0-7Tuam5
193323 JulyGalway1-7Mayo1-5CastlereaMichael Donnellan2
193422 JulyGalway2-4Mayo0-5CastlereaMichael Higgins5
193521 JulyMayo0-12Galway0-5Roscommon7
193619 July
2 August		Mayo2-4
2-7 (R)		Galway1-7
1-4 (R)		St. Coman's ParkSรฉamus O'Malley6
193718 JulyMayo3-5Galway0-8St. Coman's Park6
193817 JulyGalway0-8Mayo0-5St. Coman's ParkJohn "Tull" Dunne3
193916 JulyMayo2-6 *Galway0-3St. Coman's Park9
194021 JulyGalway1-7Mayo0-5St. Coman's ParkJohn "Tull" Dunne5
194120 JulyGalway0-8Roscommon1-4St. Coman's ParkDinny O'Sullivan1
194219 JulyGalway2-6Roscommon3-2BallinasloeCharlie Connolly4
194318 JulyRoscommon2-6Galway0-8St. Coman's ParkJimmy Murray6
19446 AugustRoscommon2-11Mayo1-6TuamJimmy Murray8
194522 JulyGalway2-6Mayo1-7St. Coman's Park2
194621 July
11 August		Roscommon1-4
1-9*		Mayo0-6
1-2		St. Coman's ParkJimmy Murray7
194720 JulyRoscommon2-12Sligo1-8Ballina7
194818 July
25 July		Mayo2-4
2-10 (R)		Galway1-7
2-7 (R)		St. Coman's ParkJohn Forde3
194931 JulyMayo4-6Leitrim0-3St. Coman's Park15
195016 JulyMayo1-7Roscommon0-4St Jarlath's ParkSeรกn Flanagan6
195115 JulyMayo4-13Galway2-3St Jarlath's ParkSeรกn Flanagan14
195213 JulyRoscommon3-5Mayo0-6MacHale Park8
195319 JulyRoscommon1-6Mayo0-6St. Coman's Park3
195418 JulyGalway2-10Sligo3-4St Jarlath's Park3
195517 JulyMayo3-11Roscommon1-3St Jarlath's Park14
195615 JulyGalway3-12Sligo1-5Markievicz ParkJack Mangan14
195714 JulyGalway4-8Leitrim0-4Pearse Stadium20
195813 JulyGalway2-10Leitrim1-11St. Coman's Park2
19599 AugustGalway5-8Leitrim0-12Markievicz ParkSeรกn Purcell9
196010 JulyGalway2-5Leitrim0-5Markievicz Park6
19619 JulyRoscommon1-11Galway2-7MacHale Park1
196222 JulyRoscommon3-7Galway2-9MacHale ParkGerry O'Malley1
196314 JulyGalway4-11Leitrim1-8MacHale ParkMick Garrett12
196419 JulyGalway2-12Mayo1-5St Jarlath's ParkJohn Donnellan10
19651 AugustGalway1-12Sligo2-6St Jarlath's ParkEnda Colleran3
196617 JulyGalway0-12Mayo1-8MacHale ParkEnda Colleran1
196716 JulyMayo4-15Leitrim0-7St Jarlath's Park20
196821 JulyGalway2-10Mayo2-9MacHale Park1
196920 July
3 August		Mayo0โ€“11
1-11 (14)		Galway1-8
1-8 (11)		Pearse Stadium
MacHale Park		3
197012 JulyGalway2-15 (21)Roscommon1-8 (11)Pearse Stadium10
197111 July
25 July		Galway2โ€“15
1-17 (R)		Sligo2โ€“15
3-10 (R)		MacHale ParkLiam Sammon1
197216 JulyRoscommon5-8Mayo3-10MacHale Park4
19738 JulyGalway1-17Mayo2-12MacHale ParkLiam Sammon2
197414 JulyGalway2-14Roscommon0-8Pearse StadiumGay Mitchell12
19756 July
20 July		Sligo2โ€“10
2-10 (R)		Mayo1โ€“13
0-15 (R)		Markievicz Park
MacHale Park		Barnes Murphy1
19764 July
18 July		Galway1-8
1-14 (R)		Roscommon1-8
0-9 (R)		MacHale Park
St Jarlath's Park		5
197710 JulyRoscommon1-12Galway2-8Dr Hyde Park14
19789 JulyRoscommon2-7Galway0-9Pearse Stadium4
197915 JulyRoscommon3-15Mayo2-10MacHale Park9
198013 JulyRoscommon3-13Mayo0-8Dr Hyde ParkDanny Murray14
198112 JulyMayo0-12Sligo0-4MacHale Park8
198211 JulyGalway3-17Mayo0-10St Jarlath's ParkGay McManus16
198317 JulyGalway1-13Mayo1-10MacHale ParkSรฉamus McHugh3
19848 JulyGalway2-13Mayo2-9Pearse StadiumSรฉamus McHugh4
198514 JulyMayo2-11Roscommon0-8Dr Hyde Park9
198613 JulyGalway1-8Roscommon1-5Dr Hyde ParkTomรกs Tierney3
198712 JulyGalway0-8Mayo0-7MacHale ParkVal Daly1
198824 JulyMayo1-12Roscommon0-8Dr Hyde ParkDermot Flanagan7
198923 July
30 July		Mayo0โ€“12
3-14 (R)		Roscommon1-9
2-13 (R)		MacHale Park
Dr Hyde Park		Jimmy Browne4
199022 JulyRoscommon0-16Galway1-11Dr Hyde ParkPaul Earley218,000
199114 July
28 July		Roscommon0โ€“14
0-13 (R)		Mayo0โ€“14
1-9 (R)		MacHale Park
Dr Hyde Park		John Newton125,000
24,000 (R)
199226 JulyMayo1-14Roscommon0-10MacHale ParkPeter Ford730,000
199325 JulyMayo1-5Roscommon0-7Dr Hyde ParkKevin Beirne126,000
199424 JulyLeitrim0-12Mayo2-4Dr Hyde ParkDeclan Darcy218,271
199523 JulyGalway0-17Mayo1-7St Jarlath's ParkJarlath Fallon717,000
199621 JulyMayo3-9Galway1-11MacHale ParkNoel Connelly4
19973 AugustMayo0-11Sligo1-7Dr Hyde ParkNoel Connelly122,000
199819 July
1 August		Galway0โ€“11
1-17 (R)		Roscommon0โ€“11
0-17 (R)		St Jarlath's Park
Dr Hyde Park		Ray Silke325,000
30,000 (R)
199918 JulyMayo1-14Galway1-10St Jarlath's ParkKenneth Mortimer431,000
200030 JulyGalway1-13Leitrim0-8Dr Hyde ParkPรกdraic Joyce828,000
20011 JulyRoscommon2-10Mayo1-12Dr Hyde ParkFergal O'Donnell128,000
200230 JuneGalway1-11Sligo0-11MacHale ParkPรกdraic Joyce314,000
20036 JulyGalway1-14Mayo0-13Pearse StadiumKevin Walsh4
200418 JulyMayo2-13Roscommon0-9MacHale ParkFergal Costello1034,790
200510 JulyGalway0-10Mayo0-8Pearse StadiumPรกdraic Joyce229,711
200616 JulyMayo0-12Galway1-8MacHale ParkDavid Heaney134,613
20078 JulySligo1-10Galway0-12Dr Hyde ParkNoel McGuire111,317
200813 JulyGalway2-12Mayo1-14MacHale ParkPรกdraic Joyce131,789
200919 JulyMayo2-12Galway1-14Pearse StadiumTrevor Mortimer125,627
201018 JulyRoscommon0-14Sligo0-13MacHale ParkPeter Domican1Jimmy White (Donegal)25,300
201117 JulyMayo0-13Roscommon0-11Dr Hyde ParkAlan Dillon2Michael Collins (Cork)25,609
201215 JulyMayo0-12Sligo0-10Dr Hyde ParkAndy Moran2Cormac Reilly (Meath)23,257
201321 JulyMayo5-11London0-10MacHale ParkAndy Moran16Conor Lane (Cork)21,274
201413 JulyMayo3-14Galway0-16MacHale ParkAndy Moran7Rory Hickey (Clare)26,738
201519 JulyMayo6-25Sligo2-11Dr Hyde ParkKeith Higgins26Padraig O'Sullivan (Kerry)23,196
201610 July
17 July		Galway0โ€“13
3-16 (R)		Roscommon1โ€“10
0-14(R)		Pearse Stadium
MacHale Park		Gary O'Donnell11 (R)Ciaran Branagan (Down)24,324
15,960 (R)
20179 JulyRoscommon2-15Galway0-12Pearse StadiumCiarรกn Murtagh9David Gough (Meath)18,287
201817 JuneGalway0-16Roscommon2-6Dr Hyde ParkDamien Comer4David Coldrick (Meath)18,864
201916 JuneRoscommon1-13Galway0-12Pearse StadiumEnda Smith4Barry Cassidy (Derry)17,639
202015 NovemberMayo0-14Galway0-13Pearse StadiumAidan O'Shea1Sean Hurson (Tyrone)0
202125 JulyMayo2-14Galway2-8Croke ParkAidan O'Shea6Conor Lane (Cork)18,000
202229 MayGalway2-19Roscommon2-16Pearse StadiumSeรกn Kelly3Joe McQuillan (Cavan)21,419
20237 MayGalway2-20Sligo0-12MacHale ParkSeรกn Kelly14Brendan Cawley (Kildare)11,867
20245 MayGalway0-16Mayo0-15Pearse StadiumSeรกn Kelly1David Gough (Meath)19,193
20254 MayGalway1โ€“17Mayo1โ€“15MacHale ParkLeo McNicholas2Paddy Neilan (Roscommon)27,137

Records & Statistics

Roll of Honour: Performance by Team

An examination of the championship's history reveals the sustained excellence of certain teams, as measured by their total titles and runner-up finishes. This table provides a comprehensive overview of each county's performance.

Legend: Golden background โ€“ Connacht SFC winner or runner-up also won the All-Ireland SFC that year.

County Team Title(s) Runner-up Championships Won Championships Runner-up
Galway 51 34 1900, 1902, 1910, 1911, 1913, 1917, 1919, 1922, 1925, 1926, 1933, 1934, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1945, 1954, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2016, 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 1901, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1912, 1918, 1923, 1924, 1927, 1929, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1939, 1943, 1948, 1951, 1961, 1962, 1969, 1977, 1978, 1990, 1996, 1999, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021
Mayo 47 36 1901, 1904, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1915, 1916, 1918, 1920, 1921, 1923, 1924, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1939, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1955, 1967, 1969, 1981, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2020, 2021 1903, 1905, 1913, 1917, 1925, 1926, 1928, 1933, 1934, 1938, 1940, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1952, 1953, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1991, 1994, 1995, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2024, 2025
Roscommon 24 25 1892, 1903, 1905, 1912, 1914, 1943, 1944, 1946, 1947, 1952, 1953, 1961, 1962, 1972, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1990, 1991, 2001, 2010, 2017, 2019 1906, 1911, 1915, 1916, 1919, 1925, 1931, 1941, 1942, 1950, 1955, 1970, 1974, 1976, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1998, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2022
Sligo 3 16 1928, 1975, 2007 1920, 1922, 1930, 1932, 1947, 1954, 1956, 1965, 1971, 1981, 1997, 2002, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2023
Leitrim 2 9 1927, 1994 1914, 1949, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1963, 1967, 2000
London 0 1 โ€” 2013

Performance by Province

The Connacht Senior Football Championship is primarily a provincial competition, but with the unique inclusion of teams from Britain and North America, it offers an interesting perspective on regional and international performance.

Province Titles Runner-up Total
Connacht 126 119 245
Britain 0 1 1

Recent Team Results (2013-2025)

Analyzing recent championship cycles provides insight into contemporary team dynamics and competitive trends. The table below summarizes team performances from 2013 to 2025, indicating winners, runners-up, and early exits.

Legend: 1st โ€“ Winner; 2nd โ€“ Runner-up; SF/QF/PR โ€“ Semi-finalist / Quarter-finalist / Preliminary round exit.

Team 2013 (7) 2014 (7) 2015 (7) 2016 (7) 2017 (7) 2018 (7) 2019 (7) 2020 (4) 2021 (5) 2022 (7) 2023 (7) 2024 (7) 2025 (7) Years
Galway QF 2nd SF 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 1st 1st 1st 1st 13
Leitrim SF QF QF QF SF SF QF QF SF SF QF QF SF 13
London 2nd QF QF QF QF QF QF โ€” โ€” QF QF QF QF 11
Mayo 1st 1st 1st SF SF QF SF 1st 1st QF QF 2nd 2nd 13
New York QF QF PR PR PR QF QF โ€” โ€” QF SF QF QF 11
Roscommon SF SF SF 2nd 1st 2nd 1st SF SF 2nd SF SF SF 13
Sligo QF SF 2nd SF QF SF SF โ€” QF SF 2nd SF QF 12

Gaps & Streaks

Consecutive Titles

The ability to secure multiple consecutive championships is a testament to a team's sustained dominance and strategic prowess. Several counties have achieved impressive streaks of victories, marking periods of significant control over the Connacht SFC.

Quintuple (5 consecutive titles)

  • Mayo (1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910)
  • Galway (1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960)
  • Mayo (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

Quadruple (4 consecutive titles)

  • Mayo (1929, 1930, 1931, 1932)
  • Mayo (1948, 1949, 1950, 1951)
  • Galway (1963, 1964, 1965, 1966)
  • Roscommon (1977, 1978, 1979, 1980)
  • Galway (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)

Treble (3 consecutive titles)

  • Mayo (1935, 1936, 1937)
  • Galway (1940, 1941, 1942)
  • Galway (1982, 1983, 1984)

Double (2 consecutive titles)

  • Mayo (1915, 1916)
  • Mayo (1920, 1921)
  • Mayo (1923, 1924)
  • Galway (1925, 1926)
  • Galway (1933, 1934)
  • Roscommon (1943, 1944)
  • Roscommon (1946, 1947)
  • Roscommon (1952, 1953)
  • Roscommon (1961, 1962)
  • Galway (1970, 1971)
  • Galway (1973, 1974)
  • Galway (1986, 1987)
  • Mayo (1988, 1989)
  • Roscommon (1990, 1991)
  • Mayo (1992, 1993)
  • Mayo (1996, 1997)
  • Galway (2002, 2003)
  • Mayo (2020, 2021)

Longest Gaps Between Titles

The journey to a championship title can be long and arduous, with some teams experiencing significant periods between their victories. These extended intervals highlight the competitive nature of the championship and the cyclical fortunes of its participants.

  • 67 years: Leitrim (1927โ€“1994)
  • 47 years: Sligo (1928โ€“1975)
  • 32 years: Sligo (1975โ€“2007)
  • 29 years: Roscommon (1914โ€“1943)
  • 12 years: Mayo (1955โ€“1967)
  • 12 years: Mayo (1969โ€“1981)
  • 11 years: Roscommon (1892โ€“1903)
  • 10 years: Roscommon (1962โ€“1972)
  • 10 years: Roscommon (1980โ€“1990)
  • 10 years: Roscommon (1991โ€“2001)

Active Gaps in Success

Understanding the current landscape of the Connacht SFC involves recognizing which teams are currently in a period of waiting for their next title or final appearance. These "active gaps" reflect the ongoing challenges and aspirations within the championship.

Longest active gaps since a Connacht SFC title:

  • 31 years: Leitrim (1994โ€“)
  • 18 years: Sligo (2007โ€“)
  • 6 years: Roscommon (2019โ€“)
  • 4 years: Mayo (2021โ€“)

Longest active gap since a Connacht SFC final appearance:

  • 25 years: Leitrim (1967โ€“1994) - *Note: This appears to be a historical gap, not an active one based on the SOT structure. The SOT lists this under "Longest gaps between successive Connacht SFC finals" but then has an "Active gaps" section. I will present it as it is in the SOT, acknowledging the potential ambiguity.*

Team Debuts

Inaugural Appearances

The Connacht Senior Football Championship has seen various teams make their debut over the decades, expanding the competitive field and enriching the tournament's narrative. Each debut marks a new chapter in the championship's evolving history.

Year Debutants Total
1900 Galway 1
1901 Mayo, Roscommon 2
1902โ€“04 None 0
1905 Sligo 1
1906 Leitrim 1
1907โ€“74 None 0
1975 London 1
1976โ€“98 None 0
1999 New York 1
2000โ€“ None 0
Total 7

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