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I think it's a very valid proposal and one that should be explored and discussed. It would surely be hugely beneficial for the entire Gaa community in Westmeath if invested in the centre of excellence. Look at the wonderful facilities that our neighbours Offaly and Meath have developed in recent years
CleanShoulder (Westmeath) - Posts: 270 - 19/01/2024 23:16:57 2521056 Link 0 |
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I have to agree, clubs might get somewhere close to 10k each, in the current climate that's not huge money. All going to the centre of excellence only makes sense. Ultimately clubs are going to have to fundraise for the coe anyway. Wouldn't JP money be a massive help, but rather than give county board a free run, let them match fund it. A COE will help all clubs in county
Upforthegame23 (Westmeath) - Posts: 81 - 20/01/2024 08:05:06 2521064 Link 0 |
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Nonsense 10k might not be alot for the Lomans the downs etc. But what benefit is a centre of excellence for the Loughnavalleys of this world be it would be better for them to have the money to put towards a GPO or developments in their club .
jiminycricket (Offaly) - Posts: 16 - 20/01/2024 11:22:50 2521091 Link 1 |
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I won't say your view is nonsense but the cost of new nets, jerseys etc is same for every club. My point was, clubs will have to raise the monies for a COE anyway. If the 10k would get loughnavalley the gpo or whatever else, then great, I thought loughnavalley were in with st. Malachys fr underage.
Upforthegame23 (Westmeath) - Posts: 81 - 20/01/2024 11:58:59 2521098 Link 0 |
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The clubs are more important than the county. They cater for all players whereas the county facilitates a tiny percentage.
dbpcmi (Westmeath) - Posts: 66 - 20/01/2024 11:59:06 2521099 Link 0 |
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JP specifically said that the money should go to the clubs so if it's sent back to the county board it would not be in the spirit of the donation. Also there's nothing to say he will not decide to donate again in future so his wishes should be respected. It's funny lads on here thinking they should decide what's done with other peoples money. Jack_Sparrow (Westmeath) - Posts: 1016 - 20/01/2024 12:18:18 2521101 Link 0 |
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Using Loughnavalley as an example is surely not making a valid point, they have made zero effort at underage in donkeys years, no excuses, a National school in the area, Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1490 - 20/01/2024 13:52:20 2521116 Link 1 |
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The idea behind JP McManus's generous donation was to benefit all clubs -both big and small and while a center of excellence is of great importance for inter county going forward it dosent benefit the young lads and girls who make up the majority of our clubs and who might be deemed"not county material"but play week in week out with their pals because they love it.Their own clubs need this financial boost to improve thier own facilities or maybe new gear etc.-im sure this was the intention of JP. Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 165 - 20/01/2024 14:25:39 2521121 Link 3 |
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Negative talk again best leave Loughnavalley alone there a credit to themselves having fielded both ladies and men's football for years , when it would be easier to pack it in having all the vulture clubs around them tapping up any half decent player really talking nonsense again your points of view are very limited .
Undertheroad (Westmeath) - Posts: 33 - 20/01/2024 17:04:08 2521152 Link 0 |
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Well first of all for the money to go from the clubs to county board would have to be approved by Jp McManus first I'm sure he would have no problem with it once we have a valid proposal. Westmeath213 (Westmeath) - Posts: 332 - 20/01/2024 17:20:53 2521157 Link 0 |
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A lad claiming Loughnavalley are a credit to themselves in men's football is really showing a lack of knowledge of the local scene. How do Ballinagore, Joseph's, Castledaly, Ballycomoyle and other small rural clubs manage to consistently compete year in year out surrounded by other clubs and competing codes, Loughnavalley's policy of recruiting former players from other clubs enabled them to barely survive, their ladies section has shown the men's side what to do, underage teams from the area playing regularly, they have three players on the Westmeath ladies panel.
Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1490 - 20/01/2024 19:20:55 2521177 Link 0 |
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The county board have had 20 years to sort out a COE, when we were winning Leinster's that's when they should have had the foresight to push ahead. That we still depend on clubs at this stage is ridiculous to provide facilities. That €11,000 is much more useful to a club; facilities, gym equipment, scoreboards could all be purchased.
TigerWoods90 (Westmeath) - Posts: 142 - 20/01/2024 19:22:30 2521178 Link 2 |
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Zero effort? They are amalgamated with st malachys and balinagore
DanGer966 (Westmeath) - Posts: 21 - 20/01/2024 20:05:35 2521188 Link 0 |
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Snobbery is really a sign of a underlying issues with one self .!!!! Loughnavalley are proud Westmeath people who do the best they can they have a former player with a winning All Ireland medal in his pocket and also played all his football for Loughnavalley and not recruited from anywhere else something that you never had also they are doing great work on developing there facilities at present so good on them.
Undertheroad (Westmeath) - Posts: 33 - 20/01/2024 20:56:01 2521192 Link 1 |
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A really tough start for westmeath against offaly next Sunday, from what I saw at games in last year's league, the supporters played a huge part in creating an atmosphere and helping the team. Down, fermanagh, armagh (championship) especially. I really hope all the Westmeath Gaels get out and support the team next week. Everyone has different opinions but I do think we are good enough to get out of div 3. Wishing dessie and the panel the very best of luck Upforthegame23 (Westmeath) - Posts: 81 - 21/01/2024 20:56:40 2521408 Link 0 |
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Any news on any injuries or drop outs ahead of the game against Offaly this week-end.Will need a full fit squad and to be at our best to get a result but I feel we will get it together and snatch a tight win. Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 165 - 22/01/2024 15:04:19 2521561 Link 0 |
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Haven't heard anything at all on injuries. Ray Connellan the main concern who went off injured v Louth and is a bit injury prone but is needed around the middle of the park. Declan Kelly planning an ambush I'd say and these local derbies can be tricky. We'll soon realise how important Heslin is to this team when he's not there. Even for just causing trouble (in a good way) and on the frees. BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1130 - 22/01/2024 17:18:15 2521589 Link 0 |
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No room for Charlie Drumm , Ciaran Nolan, Kevin o'Sullivan ???
ExiledCuCu (Cavan) - Posts: 226 - 22/01/2024 19:46:56 2521627 Link 0 |
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All 3 not far away but Drumm is a natural full back and does he get in ahead of Maguire ?Maybe he could do a kob around midfield. OSullivan did well v Longford and should be on the bench at least. The team I suggested is what I think Dessie will go with as opposed to what I'd pick. First season for Nolan at this level but he's a clever lad with a good engine and works extremely hard. As someone else said it will probably b the old dog for this derby although he went with around 10 of those v Louth. BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1130 - 22/01/2024 22:07:19 2521643 Link 0 |
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Vulture Clubs? How can neighbouring Clubs be vultures to a Club that has never had an underage team? That is a bizarre comment. Parents are well able to decide upon who their child plays with and in most instances makes the initial contact to whatever Club they want their children to play with. When the local club has no team what are those parents to do? ....not play at all until the children are adults? One could to a 360 on this and ask how is such a Club able to field at adult level with no underage and in such a setup how many of that team are even from the area? Meridian (Westmeath) - Posts: 601 - 23/01/2024 09:27:39 2521680 Link 0 |