Westmeath face Meath in weekend football tournament

Westmeath face Meath in weekend football tournament
03 Dec 2013Westmeath’s senior footballers will embark on the latest leg of their pre-O’Byrne Cup warm-ups next weekend, when they take part in the Fitzsimons Cup tournament in Kells.

Paul Bealin’s troops will take on the old enemy, Meath in the second semi-final at Grangegodden, Kells (2pm), which will be...read more

The Downs Ladies GAA Vanity Fair night is a tremendous success

The Downs Ladies GAA Vanity Fair night is a tremendous success

03 Dec 2013The first Vanity Fair hosted by the Downs Ladies was a great success last saturday night as huge numbers turned out to see local people displaying local crafts.

A breath of life for Columb Barracks

A breath of life for Columb Barracks

26 Nov 2013A large attendance was treated to a tour of Westmeath GAA’s new Performance and Training Centre in the old Columb Barracks in Mullingar on November 16, and all were suitably impressed with the...

'We have to move on' from hurling decision - Sheridan

'We have to move on' from hurling decision - Sheridan

21 Nov 2013Westmeath County Board chairman Sean Sheridan is crestfallen at the failure of an attempt to create a new 14-county, top-tier structure for the National Hurling League.

Greville named as new Westmeath minor hurling manager

Greville named as new Westmeath minor hurling manager

14 Nov 2013Former Raharney and Westmeath hurler Johnny Greville has been confirmed as the new manager of Westmeath's minor hurlers.

Westmeath to face Dublin in O’Byrne Cup opener/Daly blow

Westmeath to face Dublin in O’Byrne Cup opener/Daly blow

14 Nov 2013All-Ireland champions Dublin will travel to Cusack Park, Mullingar to face Westmeath in the opening round of the O’Byrne Cup in the New Year.

Saturday launch for Westmeath GAA’s Columb Barracks project

Saturday launch for Westmeath GAA’s Columb Barracks project

12 Nov 2013This Saturday, November 16 will be an historic day for Westmeath GAA, with the first official public opening of the Performance Centre facilities at Columb Barracks since the County Board obtained...

Vincent's on the way to Mullingar

Vincent's on the way to Mullingar

07 Nov 2013St Loman’s will have to overcome the challenge of Dublin’s new county champions St Vincent’s on Sunday if they are to remain in this year’s all Ireland club championship.

Super 14 still possible says Sheridan

Super 14 still possible says Sheridan

06 Nov 2013County board chairman Sean Sheridan says that he is confident that Westmeath can convince Croke Park to expand the new national hurling league format to a ‘Super 14’ style set.

Liverpool legend Barnes to make Mullingar appearance

Liverpool legend Barnes to make Mullingar appearance

29 Oct 2013Former Liverpool and England midfielder John Barnes is the latest football legend who will be brought to Mullingar by events organiser and sports businessman Gareth Hayes.

Moate's smiling World Boxing Championship medallist!

Moate's smiling World Boxing Championship medallist!

23 Oct 2013Joe Ward after his quarter-final victory which guaranteed him a medal in the World Championships in Kazakhstan

John Joe starts down the pro road

John Joe starts down the pro road

23 Oct 2013Mullingar Olympic silver medallist John Joe Nevin confirmed his long-expected move to the pro boxing game at a press conference in Dublin earlier this evening.

Nevin's announcement

Nevin's announcement

22 Oct 2013John Joe Nevin is to officially confirm this afternoon in Dublin that he will turn pro – more details on irish-boxing.com.

Congratulations Castletown-Geoghegan

Congratulations Castletown-Geoghegan

21 Oct 2013Castletown-Geoghegan are the Westmeath senior hurling champions for 2013. Congratulations to everyone involved in their success.

Sporting coverage in this week's paper

Sporting coverage in this week's paper

15 Oct 2013In this week's edition, out today, make sure to check out our commemorative photographic pullout marking St Loman's, Mullingar's first Westmeath SFC title win in 50 years, as well as extensive...

Mud Run in Kinnegad

Mud Run in Kinnegad

11 Oct 2013It promises to be full of water, mud, skips, bales, tunnels, slides and lots of fun! Check out their Mud Run Kinnegad trailer on YouTube here.

Connor Smith has his eyes fixed on the Premiership

Connor Smith has his eyes fixed on the Premiership

11 Oct 2013Delvin’s Connor Smith is confident that him and his Watford team mates will be replacing the cut and thrust of the Sky Bet Championship for the more refined climes of the Premiership next...

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