Mullingar years a big part of my success says Schmidt

Mullingar years a big part of my success says Schmidt
18 Apr 2014He may have hit the heights with Ireland and Leinster in recent years, but Joe Schmidt says that some of his best times as a coach occurred on the “undulating” playing fields of Wilson’s Hospital School in Multyfarnham.read more

Rematch of last year's final awaits Westmeath minor footballers this Saturday

Rematch of last year's final awaits Westmeath minor footballers this Saturday

18 Apr 2014WESTMEATH face a rematch of last year’s Leinster Minor FC final against Kildare this weekend, as both sides attempt to progress to the quarter-finals.

John Joe Nevin 'gutted' after attack, but vows to be back by the autumn

John Joe Nevin 'gutted' after attack, but vows to be back by the autumn

05 Apr 2014John Joe Nevin will be out of action for several months after being attacked in a Saturday morning incident in which he broke his leg in two places.

Westmeath Examiner Sports Awards Winners

Westmeath Examiner Sports Awards Winners

31 Mar 2014Congratulations to our all of our Westmeath Examiner Sports Awards winners for 2013.

Connellan handed midfield berth as Connaughton is named among subs

Connellan handed midfield berth as Connaughton is named among subs

28 Mar 2014Ray Connellan has been selected at midfield for Westmeath’s Allianz Football League Division 1 clash against Kerry this Sunday (Cusack Park 3pm).  

Who is your choice for Sports Star of the Year?

Who is your choice for Sports Star of the Year?

21 Mar 2014This years Westmeath Examiner Sports Stars takes place on Friday, March 28 in the four star Mullingar Park Hotel. The event will be hosted once again by Robbie Irwin. This year you can vote for who...

Records may be broken in 24-hour darts marathon

Records may be broken in 24-hour darts marathon

19 Mar 2014Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin will be the beneficiary of a highly anticipated darts fundraiser at the Greville Arms Hotel, starting on the morning of Saturday next, March 22.

Paddy's Day delight for Nevin

Paddy's Day delight for Nevin

18 Mar 2014John Joe Nevin's professional boxing career got off to a winning start in Boston last night.

Town down Ballinahown to scoop Division 1 crown

Town down Ballinahown to scoop Division 1 crown

16 Mar 2014Mullingar Town have clinched the CCFL Division 1 title after a 50th minute goal from prolific striker, Michael Fadian, edged Ballinahown in D'Alton Park today.

Bealin finds the positives as losing run continues

Bealin finds the positives as losing run continues

11 Mar 2014Despite the eventual Allianz NFL Division 1 defeat to Mayo last Sunday, Westmeath manager Paul Bealin was heartened with the way his charges responded to conceding two early goals.

Hanley has lost support of hurling community meeting told

Hanley has lost support of hurling community meeting told

06 Mar 2014Grassroots hurling folk in Westmeath are firmly of the view that the county hurling manager Brian Hanley should be replaced. 

Video: Mullingar Town 'B' defeat Spartak Granard in cup tie

Video: Mullingar Town 'B' defeat Spartak Granard in cup tie

26 Feb 2014Check out this action from last weekend's CCFL Saturday Divisions Cup quarter-final between Mullingar Town 'B' and Spartak Granard.

Smyth leads the way for Longford in defeat for Westmeath U21s

Smyth leads the way for Longford in defeat for Westmeath U21s

26 Feb 2014Yet more disappointment – and again, by the narrowest of margins – came Westmeath's way in the Leinster U21 football championship, as the Lake County lost 0-9 to 0-8 at the hands of...

Loreto bow out of All-Ireland despite McLoughlin magic

Loreto bow out of All-Ireland despite McLoughlin magic

26 Feb 2014Crookedwood's Julie McLoughlin fired 1-5 in today's All-Ireland Colleges senior 'D' camogie semi-final, but Loreto College, Mullingar ultimately bowed out to a strong second half performance by...

Winter training ongoing at Midland Triathlon Club

Winter training ongoing at Midland Triathlon Club

20 Feb 2014Winter training is in progress at Midland Triathlon Club. Pool swimming sessions, responsible for some dramatic improvements in speed and fitness, continue until at least May, when the open water...

Downbeat Westmeath hurling boss bemoans 'basic errors’ in London

Downbeat Westmeath hurling boss bemoans 'basic errors’ in London

19 Feb 2014Westmeath senior hurling manager Brian Hanley pulled no punches after his side’s ultimately fortunate draw with London in the first round of the 2014 Allianz HL in Ruislip last Sunday,...

Conor Gilsenan joins Connacht for the rest of the season

Conor Gilsenan joins Connacht for the rest of the season

18 Feb 2014Mullingar man Conor Gilsenan is trading the blue of Leinster for the green of Connacht, joining fellow Westmeath man Robbie Henshaw on the Westerners’ senior playing squad until at least the...

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