Westmeath manager Pat Flanagan feels that his players need to believe in themselves more

Latest Headlines

Latest Forum Posts

LMFC: Wicklow v Westmeath Updated 16/05/2012 20:39:56
Wee can take Louth in Navan Updated 16/05/2012 16:41:25
The Team to take on Louth should read Updated 16/05/2012 14:49:41
Your County Hurlers exist as well!! Updated 15/05/2012 08:20:53
Westmeath ladies deserve to play in Cusack Park. Updated 14/05/2012 18:44:23
First round of senior football championship. Updated 14/05/2012 13:11:02
First Round of Intermediate Hurling Championship Updated 14/05/2012 12:46:55

HoganStand Poll

Growing up as a child ,who were the GAA heroes in your household?

The Jobber McGrath who hurled with the best
Towering midfielder Mick Carley
Mullingars Spike Fagan
Father Gilhooley from Fore, All Ireland winning Offaly football manager in 1971 and 72

Leinster GAA TV goes live Leinster Council's new online TV channel, Leinster GAA TV, goes live today.

Westmeath GAA notes Westmeath hurlers open their Leinster championship campaign next Saturday eve in Cusack park when they take on Antrim in the prelim round.

Southern Gaels Hurling club notes Our adult team lost out to Padraig Pearse in this challenge match on Sunday morning, 13th of May.

Caulry club notes Caulry entertained near neighbours Maryland in a Div 5 League game in the Park on Friday evening last.

Castlepollard Hurling Club Notes Notes as of 13th May 2012

Camogie: Win for Royals over Westmeath Meath produced a good second half performance to defeat neighbours Westmeath in the Leinster Junior Camogie Championship played at a blustery Pairc Tailteann.

Dolan "having a break" Dessie Dolan has refused to close the door on his Westmeath football career.

Raharney Hurling notes Raharney played Brownstown in the second round of the intermediate championship in Cusack Park on Sunday evening last.

Garrycastle club notes On Saturday Garrycastle played host to St. Malachy's/Ballinagore.

St. Marys GFC club notes St Marys are running a sponsored cycle 'The Warriors Cycle Challenge' on Sunday 2nd June.

Crookedwood GAA Notes Round 2 of the championship ended in another defeat for us as we were beaten by an experienced Clonkill team in Cusack Park.

Turin hurling club notes On Sunday last,13th May,we travelled to a windswept Clonkill pitch to play Ringtown in our second match in this years I.H.C.

Athlone GAA Notes Well done to Athlone U10 Boys on winning Group 2 of the South Westmeath League when they beat Kilbeggan/St. Josephs in their final match on Thursday last.

Tang GAA Notes Tang and milltown togged for this fixture on tues evening, conditions were good with a mild sometimes gusting breeze blowing across the pitch.

Castletown Geoghegan Hurling Notes Last weeks draw was held in Ned Claffey's and the numbers drawn were 9, 20, 22 and 23.

Ballinagore GAA Notes This weeks winning numbers were 11, 12, 26 and 28.

Westmeath Camogie Notes A meeting of the County Board took place on Tuesday 8th May.

Tyrrellspass club notes There was no winner of last weekend's jackpot of €9,200 numbers drawn were 12, 14, 23 and 24.

Moate All Whites club notes A bizarre last minute combination of injury illness and absent players left us just about able to field against a strong Shandonagh team

Kilbeggan Shamrocks GAA Notes Our junior 'B' team suffered a nine-point defeat to Milltownpass in Division 6 of the All-County Football League last Tuesday, May 8 in Milltownpass.

All square in Ladies Division 3 final The Leitrim and Westmeath Ladies must do it again after an enthralling Bord Gáis Energy Ladies Football Division 3 final ended all square at Parnell Park.

Leinster MFC quarter-final fixtures The Leinster MFC quarter-finals will be played on Saturday 19 May.

Are you up for a Challenge? The Croghan Hill Challenge is a 10k, 5k & 3k Adventure race/obstacle course on the slippery slopes of an extinct Volcano rising out of the bog of Allen in the heart of Ireland.

Ladies NFL finals preview Having soldiered in a maroon jersey for 15 years, Westmeath's Martin Flanagan hadn't long hung up his boots before donning a bainisteoir's bib.

Connaughton expects Dolan to return Gary Connaughton is refusing to rule out the prospect of Dessie Dolan playing for Westmeath again.

Collins opposed to 'square ball' rule change Former All-Ireland referee Paddy Collins has warned of players "parking" themselves in the square after the 'square ball' rule was recently amended.

Leinster MFC: Leech steers Westmeath home Ger Leech hit 0-10 as Westmeath set up a Leinster MFC quarter-final meeting with Wicklow following a dramatic losers' section extra-time victory over Carlow at Dr Cullen Park last night.

Westmeath disappointed by venue snub Westmeath officials have blasted the decision by the CCCC to host last weekend's All-Ireland under-21 final in O'Connor Park, Tullamore.

Clubs forced to join at underage At a recent county board meeting, it was revealed that the St Paul's and Delvin clubs would be amalgamating at underage level.

Moore honoured to play for Exiles Former Mullingar Shamrocks clubman Darren Moore admits he was honoured to line out for New York in the Connacht championship.

Leinster won't cut ticket prices Leinster Council won't be reducing its admission prices for this year's football and hurling championships.

Paidi's tribute to 'gifted' Dolan Paidi O Se has paid a glowing tribute to Westmeath footballer Dessie Dolan, who may well have played his last game for the Lake County.

Leinster hurling final staying in Croker The Leinster Council has no plans to move the province's senior hurling final out of Croke Park, chairman Martin Skelly has insisted.

Westmeath minors unchanged Westmeath manager Tommy Carr has surprisingly opted not to alter his team for tonight's Leinster MFC qualifier meeting with Carlow at Dr Cullen Park.

Calling all GAA clubs Down Under At long last we have created a section totally dedicated to GAA affairs in Australia.

Raharney Hurling notes Raharney played Crokedwood on Tuesday evening last in Kinnegad. Played in very wet conditions both teams struggled in the first half with Raharney

Dolan declines Westmeath invitation Dessie Dolan has declined an invitation to hook up with the Westmeath footballers.

Castlepollard Hurling Club Notes Notes as of 6th May 2012

Caulry GAA club notes The Baylin/Mount Temple Footballers qualified for the Community Games final played at Mullingar Shamrocks ground on Tuesday evening last. Following a dramatic injury time goal win by Sean Murphy in the semi-final against Moate.

Clancy takes charge of Garrycastle Former Galway forward Paul Clancy has been appointed manager of beaten AIB All-Ireland club football finalists Garrycastle.

Moate All-Whites club notes Nobody will be getting carried away after this result but credit to the lads for doing what they had to do and we should probably just leave it at that and await the bigger tests ahead.

Southern Gaels Hurling club notes Membership is now due for all age groups. Registration forms can be gotten from any mentors or from the download section on our website, southerngaels.ie.

Garrycastle GAA Notes Champions Moydrum look to be the team to beat this year year after signing new player Luke Clinton

Athlone GAA Notes Congratulations to Athlone U10 Boys who defeated Caulry in an oustanding game of football last Thursday.Athlone had 22 players togged out and the very high standard of football

Westmeath Camogie Notes The Féile na nGael final was played last Friday evening when in a repeat of last year's final Raharney successfully defended their Féile title.

Westmeath GAA notes Westmeath minor hurlers bowed out of this years competition last weekend after losing out to Carlow in Cusack Park. This result does little for Westmeath who have now slipped to Tier 3 ranking for next years minor championship.

Tyrrellspass GAA club notes Tyrrellspass gaa will hold a Monster Auction next Sunday 13th at 2pm, anyone with any good's they would like to donate can contact any committe member for collection.

Shandonagh GAA club notes Our minor team suffered defeat in the last round of this year's league campaign against Milmore Gaels on Wednesday

SF challenge: Sheridan on target as Meath defeat Westmeath Seamus McEnaney fielded a strong team and the Royals had little difficulty in defeating neighbours Westmeath in a senior football challenge to mark the opening of a second pitch at Boardsmill just outside Trim.

Crookedwood GAA Notes The 1st round of this year's championship ended in defeat as a capable Daltons outfit put us to the sword.

Tang GAA club notes Thanks to the Ferbane team and management for the fine sporting challange on friday night. A good game and a good workout for both teams.

Kilbeggan Shamrocks GAA Notes Our new all-weather facilities are now available to rent, which are suitable for five-a-side and eight/nine-a-side games.

Dolan may not return Speculation is mounting that Dessie Dolan won't be returning to the Westmeath football fold.

Castletown Geoghegan Hurling Notes Last weeks draw was held in The Country Inn, Dysart and the numbers drawn were 5, 14, 25 and 27.

Ballinagore GAA Notes Thanks to everyone who gave their time and effort last weekend in the park. There is a freshness about the place now that will help improve our mood at least, heading into the summer months.

Leinster MHC roundup The Leinster MHC continued yesterday with Wexford, Kilkenny, Offaly and Carlow all registering victories.

Lough Lene Gaels Hurling notes The Gaels were continued their winning ways with fully merited five point victory over Cullion played in Cullion on May 5th last.

Westmeath minors make one change Westmeath manager Ray Gavin has made one enforced change to his team for today's Leinster MHC meeting with Carlow at Cusack Park.

Win €10,000 for your club Just imagine the difference €10,000 could make to your sports club. New kit, new nets or posts, a lick of paint or repairs for the clubhouse, transport to matches and tournaments - there's always something that needs to be replaced or repaired.

Harte kowtows to Leinster Mickey Harte has conceded that Leinster football is now stronger than Ulster.