Westmeath GAA notes
April 23, 2012HEARTBREAK FOR MINOR HURLERS
LEINSTER MINOF HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Laois 4-12 Westmeath 2-16
Westmeath minor hurlers lost out to Laois in the first round of this year's competition last Saturday in Cusack Park. This was a very close match played in front of a fine crowd in warn April sunshine and went right down to the wire. Laois started the better of the two sides despite Westmeath opening the scoring and had the ball in the Westmeath net within the first two minutes through full forward Joe Campion. Niall O Brien closed the gap in the fifth minute but Laois replied with the games second goal minutes later and they looked to be cruising, with the Westmeath struggling badly in the full back line. Westmeath came more into the game and helped in no small manner by the performance of the Doyle twins Ciaran and Killian who notched up 1-03 between them as Westmeath closed the gap. Laois were wasteful with chances and hit five wides in a row but two unanswered points from PJ Scully sent them in four points up at the break 2-08 to 1-07.
Westmeath were first off the mark in the second half as Ciaran Doyle found the Laois net and further points from Luke Loughlin and Niall O' Brien gave Westmeath the lead, but Laois were never far behind and battled hard with points from Ciaran McEvoy and Scully keeping them in touch. Charlie Dwyer blasted home a Laois penalty in the fourty-eight minute and it was game on with only the minimum between the sides. Ciaran Doyle and Scully traded points but another Westmeath defensive error let Laois's Ben Conroy in for their fourth goal in the fifty-eight minute to give them a two point lead and that's how it finished as a bitterly disappointed Westmeath side lost on a final scoreline of 4-12 to 2-16
ALL IRELAND SCÓR SUCCESS
Congratulations to Peter Dolan (Moate all whites GAA Club) on winning the All Ireland Scór Recitation title, and also to Clara (Offaly) who lifted the Ballad Group title.
SLEVINS COACHES INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Next weekend sees the start of the intermediate championship for 2012 with the first clash between the second string teams of near neighbours Clonkill and Raharney, and in the current climate it is wonderful to see clubs in the county in a position to be able field teams that are strong enough to compete at this level. This is likely to be a battle that will go down to the wire, as both sides will be evenly matched, this time last year Clonkill were victors by just two points so Raharney will definitely be out to make amends. Cullion will face up to Ringtown who slipped down from the senior ranks last year and will have on eye on returning, Cullion on the other hand never reached their true potential last year, after a brilliant performance against Raharney where they earned a draw they failed miserably in their efforts to re-produce that form and will have it all to do to overcome Ringtown. Crookedwood will play Fr. Daltons and this is one to look out for, Fr. Daltons having lost the last two finals in a row will want to prove themselves, and in fairness to Crookedwood they reached the semi-final last year losing out by a single point to eventual winners St. Brigids, expect a fiery one. Brownstown take on Turin and will be hoping for a winning start after failing to even make the knock out stages last year with some very average performances, however Turin will also be out to make amends for last year as they to failed to reproduce the form that got them to the 2010 final and will be no pushover. This is only the start of the campaign but clubs will want to set down a marker!!!.
WESTMEATH FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS CLUB DRAW
Westmeath Football supporters Group would like to thank everybody that supported their annual patrons draw and the winners were as follows
1st Prize Angela Cochrane, Mullingar
2nd Prize Westmeath Scor, Ballymore
3rd Prize Michael & Dolores Mc Cormack, Mullingar
4th Prize Ann Murtagh, Mullingar
5th Prize Bos Babes, Moate
6th Prize Sally Conaty, Collinstown
7th Prize Sean & Mary Dunne, Tyrrellspass
8th Prize Richard Cavanagh, Mullingar
CONDOLONCES
Westmeath Co. Board would like to extend sincere sympathy to the family and friends of the Late Tony Brady, (Turin), who sadly passed away within the last week. Tony's son Dermot was a distinguished member of the Westmeath senior football team for many years and is still involved in football with TyrrellspassGAA. Ar dheis de go raibh a hanam.
STEWARDS TRAINING
Stewards Training is on in Cusack Park Mullingar on Saturday 28th April 2012. Registration at 9.30am, Course commencing at 9.45am. Completed at 3.30pm. Refreshments will be served. Clubs are asked to please encourage any member who is interested in stewarding to participate in this worthwhile course.
CLUB PLANS
We have been asked by Comhairle Laighean to encourage Clubs to do Club Planning. It is likely that no grants will be payable unless a Club Plan is in place. To date a number of Clubs have indicated that they are in the process of doing a Plan. Clubs are requested to contact the Co. Secretary as to their progress with their plans or if they need help in facilitating them.
CLUB TRUSTEES
Clubs are being asked to check the current Trustees of their Clubs, and if there is any changes needed to attend to this as a matter of urgency.
2012 GAA MEMBERSHIP CARDS
The widow for ordering 2012 personalised membership cards is now open. Follow the instructions below to order cards for your club. Please note, clubs have until Monday May 7th to order cards. Clubs will be entitled to order cards once only. There is no charge to clubs for these cards and they will be sent directly to one appointed person in the club.
To order, go to the online registration system http://people.gaa.ie/admin go to 'Club Admin' - click on membership cards tab - 'click on request membership cards' and follow the instructions from there. Please note that the members name will appear on the card as is appears on the 'add/view' members section.
GET WELL WISHES
Westmeath GAA would like to extend good wishes and a speedy recovery to full health to Laois minor hurling selector Mick Scully, who is recovering from a recent accident.
2012 KELLOGG'S GAA CÚL CAMPS
The 2012 Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps was officially launched in Croke Park on Tuesday, March 27. And the following are the Costs of the camps.
Cost: €55 per child [€45 for second child in same family and €40 for third - and subsequent - children in same family]
Note: A voucher of €5 will be available on Kelloggs products. This voucher can used if booking on line (vouchers only for on line bookings)
Further Information available on line at:- gaa.ie - sub section COACHING & GAMES DEVELOPMENT - sub section KELLOGG'S GAA CUL CAMPS
County Coordinator: Noel Delaney
Mobile: 087-2456147 E.mail: [email protected]
WESTMEATH GAA DEVELOPMENT LOTTO (Results 17th April 2012)
NO JACKPOT WINENER: €10,780: WINNING NO'S: 1, 15, 26, 28.
NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT €11,100
1 MATCH 3 WINNER @ €320
Lisa King C/O Westmeath Ladies GAA
NEXT DRAWDATE: TUESDAY 24th April 2012.
WESTMEATH GAA RESULTS WEEKENDING 22-04-2012
Shay Murtagh SFC Div a - Coralstown-Kinnegad 1-10, Bunbrosna 0-04; Castledaly 2-12, Killucan 0-11; Garrycastle 1-11, Tyrellspass 3-05;
Shay Murtagh SFC Div b - Maryland 0-19, St Malachy's 1-10; Athlone 1-08 The Downs 0-05; St Loman's-Mullingar 2-13, Mullingar Shamrocks 0-10;
Jasca Sports IFC Div a - Tubberclair 0-09, Tang 1-05; Caulry 2-09, Ballinacargy 0-10;
Jasca Sports IFC Div b - Ballinagore 0-09 Ballymore 0-09; Rosemount 5-05 Shandonagh 1-09; Castletown-Finea-Coole-Whitehall 3-04 St Mary's Rochfortbridge 2-07;
K.C Marketing JFC Div a - St Paul's 2-09, Ballycomoyle 0-08; St Joseph's 2-22, Loughnavalley 0-05; Kilbeggan Shamrocks 4-10, Milltown 1-11; Multyfarnham 4-07, Delvin 2-05;
ACHL Div 4 - Clonkill 5-11, Cullion 2-02; Raharney 1-13, Fr Daltons 1-12;
SHL Div 5 - St Oliver Plunkett's 1-13, Clonkill 1-09; Raharney 3-21 Delvin 1-03; St Bridgid's W/O, Castlepollard Scratch;
I can be contacted by phone on 044 9666476, 087 2777987 or by email on [email protected] Tweet
