Lomans with three of four bad misses mid seconds half was their undoing. However cracking game of football it must be said. Hard luck to Garrycastle in Dublin

Bluelake (Westmeath) - Posts: 176 - 23/11/2024 16:02:26    2580829

Cracking game of football in mullingar today, two very very good teams who went right at it , could of gone either way congratulations to St Mary's and commiserations to St lomans who I'm sure when the dust settles will look back on the year and be proud of their achievements , also commiserations to Garrycastle today but will no doubt be looking forward to a return to senior ranks , with club football done and dusted for 2024 I look forward to national league Westmeath football is in a great place

TheGaaMan77 (Westmeath) - Posts: 67 - 23/11/2024 17:12:21    2580839

Ardee a fine side, they trailed by 1 when black card was given and yet were on level terms when he came back on, that, Loman's misses and TK Cox going off injured were key moments. Last free in conditions was a tough one for Sam Mc, he was superb all through, three points from wing back.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1920 - 23/11/2024 17:14:35    2580840

Garrycastle very hard done by according to some online comments. Lomans were in control for alot of that game but couldn't shake Ardee off who really dug in during the black card. Cox injury was probably significant as he was flying. I thought this year was a great chance for Lomans but they miss out on Croke Park again. Easy say now but why did Heslin not take last free ?

BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1162 - 23/11/2024 17:44:19    2580849

Fantastic game in Lakepoint today-could have went either way but Lomans missed a few chances in second half where in a game so close this proved vital.Losing TJ Cox was a big blow as he has really stood out in recent games.Sam McCartan by far the best player at club and county level this year-unbelievable ball carrier and huge stamina.Lomans might feel they let this one get away but a great game for the neutral supporter

Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 210 - 23/11/2024 18:08:10    2580854

Bluelake (Westmeath) - Posts: 176 - 23/11/2024 18:27:18    2580860

jfd (Westmeath) - Posts: 253 - 23/11/2024 19:18:50    2580871

Bluelake (Westmeath) - Posts: 176 - 23/11/2024 19:58:07    2580886

Disappointing defeat for St Loman's in a game they should have been winning at home. They missed a massive opportunity to win a Leinster title. Sam McCartan and TJ Cox were very good. Overall though, Ardee probably deserved it.

iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 102 - 23/11/2024 20:37:55    2580898

Looking at Cuala against Tullamore won't ease the blow for Loman's supporters, Cuala a decent side but not anywhere in the same league as Kilmacud Crokes, can't see Cuala winning the All Ireland. Ardee definitely had their homework done in terms of stopping Loman's and also not allowing home advantage to be a big factor by preventing goals. It's been a strength of Loman's over the years, they have lots of players who excel at getting goals, a goal at home was going to create an atmosphere but it never looked likely, rare that they don't get them in knockout matches, The Downs the last team to do it in the county final two years ago and before that it was a long time ago.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1920 - 23/11/2024 21:12:50    2580906

Just after buying the Garrycastle game on Clubber. Daylight robbery. Never seen the likes of it before.

Hard luck to Lomans and Garrycastle !

Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 516 - 23/11/2024 22:10:09    2580916

As a neutral who watched the game on Clubber, the ref done everything in his power throughout the match to help St Loman's, some of his calls were scandalous against the Ardee men.

The better team won anyway.

Past hurler (None) - Posts: 810 - 23/11/2024 22:48:25    2580920

Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 519 - 23/11/2024 22:53:17    2580921