Local jockey pair hunt Cheltenham success
TWO local jockeys will be racing at the famous Cheltenham Festival later today (Friday)...
View ArticleRoddy seeks maiden win as Town head for Wexford
RODDY Collins is hoping to register a first victory of the new Airtricity League First Division season when Athlone Town travel to Wexford Youths tonight...
View ArticleSt Brigid's v Ballymun Kickhams ... some of the key battles
Kieran Galvin looks at some of the key battles in this Sunday's All-Ireland club final between St Brigid's and Ballymun Kickhams at Croke Park.
View ArticleOne change in Ballymun team for showdown against Brigid's
The Ballymun Kickhams team for Sunday's All-Ireland club final against St Brigid's shows one change from their semi-final line-up.
View ArticleA sporting weekend of travel to test your mettle ...
What about this as a weekend schedule for local sporting fans …
View ArticleLocal ref to officiate at U21 soccer international
Local referee Declan Toland will be among the officials for an international U21 friendly on Monday next.
View ArticleMcCormack called into Ireland schools panel
Athlone Community College student Eoin McCormack was a late addition to the Republic of Ireland squad for their opening game in this year’s Centenary Shield against North Ireland last Friday.
View ArticleParalympic hero among athletes awarded financial support
DOUBLE Paralympic gold medallist Mark Rohan, from Ballinahown...
View ArticleAthlone athletes get chance to test themselves at AIT indoor arena
To conicide with Triathlon Ireland's National Talent Identification Day...
View ArticleWard retains top grant from Irish Sports Council
Five boxers, including Moate’s Joe Ward, retain the top grant of €40,000..
View ArticleRossies set to host Farney men in the Hyde
Roscommon's Allianz FL Division 3 clash against Monaghan on Sunday will throw in at the later time of 3.30pm – due to a motor rally taking place in Roscommon town.
View ArticleLough Ree Yacht Club to run crucial course and exam
OVER the weekend (Saturday and Sunday)...
View ArticleBallinasloe Town prepare for massive FAI Junior Cup clash
At the Curragh Grounds, Ballinasloe...
View ArticleWestmeath unchanged for promotion tilt against Armagh
Westmeath manager Pat Flanagan has kept faith...
View ArticleWestmeath hurlers back in promotion hunt ahead of Wicklow trip
Westmeath hurlers put themselves back in the promotion frame with a excellent win over Laois last Monday - and they aim to build on that boost against Wicklow this Sunday (Arklow, 12.45pm).
View ArticleBuccaneers v Belfast Harlequins clash called off
The Ulster Bank League Division 1B clash between Buccaneers and Belfast Harlequins has been called off.
View ArticleLive Blog ... Westmeath v Armagh
Join Kieran Galvin for live updates from the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Westmeath and Armagh at Cusack Park.
View ArticleWestmeath Independent sport podcast: Athlone Town V. Cobh Ramblers, March 24
Westmeath Independent editor Tadhg Carey and sports reporter Kevin O'Neill discuss the local soccer scene on Monday, March 25, in the wake of Athlone Town's second home game of the 2013 season...
View ArticlePodcast: Westmeath footballers gain promotion to Division One
Sport editor Kieran Galvin discusses Westmeath football's elevation to the top table of the Allianz Football League, Roscommon's vital win over Monaghan and the results of the Westmeath hurlers and...
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