St. Dominics (Naomh Dominic) Football

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St. Dominics GAA Club (Naomh Dominic) is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Knockcroghery, County Roscommon. It draws its membership from the half parishes of Knockcroghery, St. Johns and Rahara. the located in Countthe parishes of Kiltoom and Cam in South County Roscommon, Ireland. The current club was formed in 1973. Previously, up to four clubs from the parish were in existence at any one time.

St. Dominics is arguable the most complete GAA club in County Roscommon. They compete in both Hurling and Football at all age groups as well as catering for Camogie, and Ladies Football. The club is one of the countries most enduring competitors in the GAA's talent competition — Scor — winning County Titles every year in all competitions.

St. Dominics was the home club of the legendary Jimmy Murray, captain of Roscommons All Ireland winning teams of 1943 and 1944. Indeed the club also supplied Phelim Murray, Jack McQuillan and Liam Gilmartin to that side.