Westmeath GAA Notes
May 20, 2013Westmeath Win comfortably over Carlow:
Cusack park was the venue on Sunday for the first home Leinster Senior football championship game since 1999 when Westmeath had a comfortable 3-15 to 1-10 victory over a game Carlow side. Going into Sundays match, Westmeath were hot favourites to overcome Carlow and while favouritism doesn't always sit well on Westmeath teams shoulders, the pundits were correct in their assessment of this game.
As predicted Westmeath set up a Leinster Senior Football quarter-final tilt at Dublin after having 11 points to spare over Carlow .
Westmeath were in control right from the throw-in with a brace of points from Dessie Dolan and Denis Glennon eased the home team into a 0-3 to 0-0 lead. Sean Gannon got Carlow back on level terms with the game's first goal after latching onto a long delivery from Brendan Murphy but points from Des Dolan and a John Heslin free put the Lake County 0-5 to 1-0 ahead after 18th minutes. Pat Flanagan's team were far too strong for the visitors and the game was effective decided at halftime when they enjoyed a commanding a 2-8 to 1-3 lead with both goals coming from the boot of Kieran Martin.
The second half saw Carlow stage a mini revival with the opening two points of the second half but when James Dolan netted the home teams third goal midway through the half, it completely settled matters. Both teams emptied their benches during the last 15 minutes and while scores were equally spread over that period, there was little drama as the result had been long decided. As a consequence of this win Westmeath's will play against defending champions Dublin on Saturday, June 1st at Croke Park in the Leinster Quarter final while Carlow will await the qualifiers in a few weeks time.
The result was certainly deserved on the day and Westmeath will enter their encounter with Dublin in confident manner having got over this opening game. Dublin will certainly be strong favourites in two weeks time but that wont bother Westmeath. In 2004, we met them at the same stage and won and for long periods in 2008 looked like repeating the feat. It is certainly something to relish and we will preview the game in detail next week.
Cumann na mBunscoil Finals
The Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Finals will take place in Cusack Park, Mullingar this week with games commencing on Monday 20th May. The schedule of matches is as follows:
Monday 20th May - Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Camogie Finals
3 p.m. Division 3: Taghmon v Delvin or Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn
4 p.m. Division 2: Whitehall v Rathwire or St. Colman's
5 p.m. Division 1: Loughegar v Collinstown
Tuesday 21st May - Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Hurling Finals
2 p.m. Division 4: Ardnagrath v Edmonton
3 p.m. Division 3: Rathwire v Ballymore
4 p.m. Division 2: St. Mary's Mullingar v Loughegar
5 p.m. Division 1: Collinstown v Castlepollard
Wednesday 22nd May - Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Girls' Football Finals
3 p.m. Division 3: Ardnagrath v Ballynacargy
4 p.m. Division 2: Loughegar v Milltown
5 p.m. Division 1: Rathwire v St. Colman's
Thursday 23rd May - Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Boys' Football Finals
3 p.m. Division 5: Lismacaffrey v Loughanavally
4 p.m. Division 3: Mount Temple v Rathwire
5 p.m. Division 1: Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn v Gainstown
Friday 24th May - Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Boys' Football Finals
3 p.m. Division 6: Edmonton v Ballinahown
4 p.m. Division 4: Milltown v Mullingar Educate Together
5 p.m. Division 2: Tang v The Downs
Westmeath Football Committee Fund Raiser at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium
Westmeath Football Committee will be holding a Training Fund Night in Mullingar Greyhound Stadium on Saturday May 25th. Doors open at 6.30 pm with the first race at 8pm. 11 sponsored races will be held on the night.
One of the star attractions on the night will be the 400 metre relay race around the track by 4 members of each of our football clubs wearing their club colours. The winning club with the fastest time will get a fundraising night at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium free of charge including printing of 60 posters and 500 tickets. The value of this prize is €1000 + there will be 2 runner up prizes of €150 for 2nd and 3rd place
Tickets for the night will cost €10 which will include admission for one adult and 2 children + entry to a draw where six names will be picked out early on the night, each name will be nominated to a Greyhound numbers 1 to 6 in the 11th race and the winning dog will determine the overall winning prize on the ticket of €500 + there will be 5 runner up prizes of €100
So far thanks to the fantastic effort of all the Westmeath players on the Football panel and the management team led by Pat Flanagan 2013 has been a successful year with promotion to Division 1 of the National Football League for 2014 and we all now look forward with excitement and anticipation to the start of the championship on May 19th @ 3.30pm
Garrycastle GAA Golf Classic
Garrycastle GAA hosting golf classic in Glasson golf club 24/25 May next. Team of 4 E200 which includes a 3 course meal afterwards.
For more information/booking a slot please contact Gary Dolan @ 086 1947900 , John Gaffey @ 086 3874791 , Padraig Cosgrove @ 087 9060716 , Colman Gantley @ 087 9813907.
Return of Trophies: Clubs are again requested to return all trophies in their possession properly inscribed for 2012, same may be left in the office at Cusack Park, Mullingar any day between the hours of 9.00am and 2.30pm.
Westmeath Cul Camps 2013
The details for the Westmeath Cul Camps for 2013 are listed as follows:
Venue
CampDates
Type
Supervisor
Cost of 1st child
Cost of others
Code
Mullingar - St. Lomans Lakepoint Park / Naomh Lomáin, An Muileann gCearr
1 - 5 July
Football
Garry Sammon 086-8963150
€55.00
2nd (€45.00), 3rd/4th (€40.00)
WH01
Kinnegad / Cionn Átha Gad
1 - 5 July
Football
Eddie Bouabbse 085-7139175
€55.00
2nd (€45.00), 3rd/4th (€40.00)
WH02
Ringtown
1 - 5 July
Hurling, Camogie
Adrian Moran /John Molloy 087-2311551/ 087-2810046
€55.00
2nd (€45.00), 3rd/4th (€40.00)
WH03
Ballynacargy / Baile na Carraige
8 - 12 July
Football
Shane Farrell 086-2079748
€55.00
2nd (€45.00), 3rd/4th (€40.00)
WH04
Castletown Geoghegan / Baile Chaisleáin Mhic Eochagáin
8 - 12 July
Hurling, Camogie
James Heffernan 085 7139924
€55.00
2nd (€45.00), 3rd/4th (€40.00)
WH05
Multyfarnam / Muillte Fearnáin
8 - 12 July
Football, Hurling, Camogie, Handball
Elizabeth Downes 086-8574947
€55.00
2nd (€45.00), 3rd/4th (€40.00)
WH06
Mullingar - St. Oliver Plunketts/robinstown / Oilibhéir Pluncéid Naofa
15 - 19 July
Hurling, Camogie
James Heffernan 085-7139924
€55.00
2nd (€45.00), 3rd/4th (€40.00)
WH07
Rochfortbridge / Droichead Chaisleáin Loiste
15 - 19 July
Football
Ray Lyster 086 8325944
€55.00
2nd (€45.00), 3rd/4th (€40.00)
WH08
Delvin / Dealbhna Mhór
15 - 19 July
Football, Hurling, Camogie
Kevin Williams / Assumpta Dolan 086-0626032 087-9934114
€55.00
2nd (€45.00), 3rd/4th (€40.00)
WH09
Mullingar Shamrocks / Springfield / Na Seamróga An Muileann gCearr
22 - 26 July
Football
James Heffernan 085-7139924
€55.00
2nd (€45.00), 3rd/4th (€40.00)
WH10
Kilbeggan / Cill Bheagáin
22 - 26 July
Football
Alan McCormack 086-3343334
€55.00
2nd (€45.00), 3rd/4th (€40.00)
WH11
Tubberclair / Tobar an Chláir
22 - 26 July
Football
John O'Meara / Micheál Fagan 087-2903160 087-8390746
€55.00
2nd (€45.00), 3rd/4th (€40.00)
WH12
Ballycomoyle / Baile an Chomhail
29 Jul - 2 Aug
Football
William Hilliard 087-2225865
€55.00
2nd (€45.00), 3rd/4th (€40.00)
WH13
Athlone/Pairc Chiaran / Áth Luain
29 Jul - 2 Aug
Football, Hurling, Camogie
David O'Connell 087-2397519
€55.00
2nd (€45.00), 3rd/4th (€40.00)
WH14
The Downs / Na Dúnta
29 Jul - 2 Aug
Football
Bernie Corroon 087-9282432
€55.00
2nd (€45.00), 3rd/4th (€40.00)
WH15
Killucan/Raharney (in Killucan) / Cill Liúcainne / Ráth an Airne
12 - 16 August
Football, Hurling, Camogie
Shane Briody 087-2774130
€55.00
2nd (€45.00), 3rd/4th (€40.00)
WH16
Cullion / Cuilín
12 - 16 August
Hurling, Camogie
James Heffernan 085-7139924
€55.00
2nd (€45.00), 3rd/4th (€40.00)
WH17
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