Is there any hope for Westmeath as annus horribilis continues?
GERRY BUCKLEY reflects on what has been a hugely disappointing 2014 season for Westmeath inter-county teams so far and tries to find some crumbs of comfort.
View ArticleKilbride in for Keenan as Rossies prepare for Mayo test
Ian Kilbride replaces the injured David Keenan in the only change to the Roscommon team for Sunday’s Connacht SFC semi-final against Mayo.
View ArticleWestmeath to learn qualifier fate on Monday morning
The Westmeath footballers will learn their fate this Monday morning when the draws for the Round 1A and Round 1B All-Ireland Qualifiers will take place on RTÉ Radio 1 (Morning Ireland programme) at...
View ArticleWestmeath drawn away to Cavan in first round of Qualifiers
Westmeath have been drawn against Cavan in the first round of the All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers.
View ArticleWestmeath v Kildare set for Cusack Park after venue confusion
The All-Ireland SHC play-off between Westmeath and Kildare will now take place at Cusack Park on Saturday (throw-in: 3.45pm).
View ArticleMoloney and Ireland U20s set for semi-final clash against England
Buccaneers player Rory Moloney has helped the Ireland U-20 rugby team to reach the semi-finals of the Junior World Championship in New Zealand.
View ArticlePlenty of local fare to drag you away from the World Cup
THOUGH the World Cup will take over televisions sets over the coming weeks, there is an absolute feast of local sport to look forward this weekend.
View ArticleIt is vital that Westmeath gild the Lilywhites in hurling play-off
GERRY BUCKLEY previews Westmeath’s All-Ireland SHC play-off against Kildare which takes place in Cusack Park tomorrow (Saturday).
View ArticleAthlone Town add Dundee Utd to mid-season friendly list
HAVING already secured an attractive mid-season friendly against English Premier League newcomers QPR on Tuesday, August 5, Athlone Town have now confirmed a friendly against Scottish Premiership...
View ArticleTyrrellspass shocked in opener as Casey injury mars Loman's victory
The Shay Murtagh Precast Westmeath SFC kicked off last weekend – with Garrycastle edging out Athlone and Maryland getting the better of Castledaly in two of the fixtures down for decision.
View ArticleTD 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.
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