TD slams 'Grab All Association' over Westmeath barracks lease
Calls for GAA's lease payment to be published
View ArticleHeartbreak for Westmeath U21 hurlers as Dubs edge it
Westmeath came within a whisker of reaching the Leinster U21 hurling final for the first time ever at Cusack Park last night (Wednesday).
View ArticleAll systems go for Roscommon races
With two days racing, including a listed race and Littlewoods Ireland Ladies Day, Roscommon is the place to be this coming Monday and Tuesday, July 7 and 8. The first race on Monday is 6pm.
View ArticleDessie's array of skills made him Westmeath's shining light
GERRY BUCKLEY pays tribute to Westmeath football star Dessie Dolan, who recently brought the curtain down on a wonderful inter-county career.
View ArticleRoscommon v Armagh clash set for Sky Sports coverage
Roscommon were drawn at home to Armagh in Round 3B of the All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers when the draw was made this morning (Monday) - and the match is set to be shown live on Sky Sports this Saturday...
View ArticleWorld Cup reflections: I wish it wasnt all over... but it is now
Gerry Buckley reflects on the 2014 World Cup which ended last Sunday night when Germany defeated Argentina in the final.
View ArticleRossies have seen off the 'black death' now for the 'grim reaper'
Kieran Galvin looks forward to Roscommon’s clash with Armagh in the All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers at Dr Hyde Park tomorrow (Saturday, throw-in 5pm).
View ArticleFestival of Football starting this week in county
Football Association of Ireland marks its 2014 AGM in Athlone
View ArticleDisappointing weekend for local GAA clubs
THERE was a raft of senior and intermediate matches in the Westmeath GAA Championships at the weekend, with mainly disappointing results for teams in this part of the county.
View ArticleWestmeath Senior FC Team of the Week ...
With another round of fixtures in the Westmeath Senior Football Championship coming up this weekend, we pick our team of the week from last weekend’s action.
View ArticleAthlone boxer wins European youth silver medal
Cheyanne O'Neill defeated in lightweight final
View ArticleAthlone natives to the fore on Day 3 in Galway
LOCAL punters attending today’s Galway Festival in Ballybrit will have plenty of opportunity to cheer on their own.
View ArticleLocal teams under pressure after more setbacks in Westmeath SFC
Both Athlone and Castledaly lost their third successive games in this year’s Westmeath SFC last weekend – leaving them in danger of the dreaded relegation play-off.
View ArticleCastledaly's Shane claims stunning win in famed Galway Plate
Castledaly jockey Shane Shortall has claimed a sensational victory in the Galway Plate on board Road to Riches today (Wednesday).
View ArticleVersatile Athlone Town defender leaves the club
NEIL Harney has confirmed that he has parted company with Athlone Town FC, as the club remain hopeful of securing two more new signings before the close of the July transfer window tonight (Thursday).
View ArticleAthlone Town ready to host Premier League stars
ATHLONE Town FC expects a bumper home crowd for their friendly this evening against English Premier League side Queen’s Park Rangers (Lissywollen, 6pm).
View ArticleHenshaw continues recovery as Carty hopes to feature against Clermont
Robbie Henshaw is set to resume full team training towards the end of the month as Connacht continue their preparations for the new rugby season.
View ArticleAthlone Town perform admirably against Premier League stars
Read how Athlone Town fared when they took on English Premier League side Queen's Park Rangers in a friendly match on Tuesday evening.
View ArticleAthlone Town's relegation fight continues in Sligo
Check out the team news for Athlone Town's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash against Sligo Rovers on Saturday night.
View ArticleAIT student takes part in European Championships
Read about the Athlone student competing in the European Athletics Championships this week.
View ArticleWestmeath Motor Club prepare to host Championship race
The Westmeath & District Motor Club are hoping for a large turn-out when they host a quality motor-sport event in the area, a round of the prestigious LoughranSigns.com Midland East Rally...
View ArticleRACISM: Athlone Town fans cleared of wrongdoing in Akinade case
Read the latest about the investigation into alleged racist abuse from Athlone Town supporters towards an opposition player...
View ArticleBIG RELEGATION FIGHT: UCD v Athlone Town
READ about the team news ahead of tonight's big basement battle in Belfield.
View ArticleKnockout places up for grabs in Intermediate Championship
TEAMS from the south of the county have it all to play for in this weekend’s last round of group fixtures in the Westmeath Intermediate Football Championship.
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