Although recent years have seen limited silverware for Roscommon hurling, the county’s hurling heritage runs deep, rich with moments of pride, resilience, and unexpected triumphs. One such iconic day came in 1984 – the GAA’s Centenary Year – when Roscommon shocked the hurling world with a famous win over Wexford in the Centenary Cup at Waldron Park.

Few gave Roscommon a chance that day. Wexford, a traditional hurling powerhouse, arrived in Athleague expected to brush aside the Connacht underdogs. But what unfolded was one of the greatest days in Roscommon hurling history. Driven by heart, grit, and the roar of a home crowd, the Rossies defied the odds with a stirring performance. Every clash, every puck-out, every point was greeted with thunderous support, as Roscommon hurled with a passion that etched their names into the county’s sporting folklore.

It was a moment of belief. It reminded the hurling world that in Roscommon, pride in the ash runs deep – even if success is rare, the love for the game never fades. The 1984 Centenary Cup victory remains a cherished chapter, passed from generation to generation, reminding us all that Roscommon hurling, though often quiet, has always had the spirit to roar.