A year of outstanding success for Westmeath ladies football
Westmeath LGFA Awards Night
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Eleanor Corcoran and Sarah Davin of the Westmeath U16 ladies football team. PhOTOS: Andrea Brady. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 2 of 21
Lucy Brogan and Rachel Murphy of the Westmeath minor ladies football team. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 3 of 21
Orla Nohilly, Westmeath U14 ladies footballer, pictured with Aoife Moynihan. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 4 of 21
Orla Nohilly, Layla Martin, Muireann Caffrey, Shaynah Mitchell, Holly Fahy and Grace Reilly. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 5 of 21
Annie McDonald and Rachel Murphy, Westmeath Minor ladies footballers. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 6 of 21
Aoife Hogg and Katie Hogg. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 7 of 21
Jessica Smyth and Emily Spollen, U16 ladies footballers, at Friday’s awards evening. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 8 of 21
Sally Ryan, Ciara Gardiner, Ericka Higgins, Katie McDonald and Evie Kilmurray. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 9 of 21
Kate Corcoran and Kelly Lynam at last Friday’s Westmeath LGFA Awards night in Bloomfield House Hotel. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 10 of 21
The Westmeath U14 ladies football team. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 11 of 21
The Westmeath U16 ladies football team. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 12 of 21
The Westmeath minor ladies football team. PhOTOS: Andrea Brady. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 13 of 21
Members of this year’s Westmeath intermediate ladies team, Leinster intermediate champions. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 14 of 21
Intermediate Ladies captain Fiona Coyle, with Malek Fagan, Ayesha Roche and Lucy Power. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 15 of 21
A group of the Westmeath Intermediate ladies players at Friday’s awards night. Aoife Temple, Susanna Buckley, Sarah Murphy, Catriona Dunne, Anna Jones, Fiona Coyle, Lucy Power, Malek Fagan, Ayesha Roche, Tracey Dillon and Chloe Gonoud. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 16 of 21
Adult Club Coach of the year, Brian Murphy of Garrycastle, is presented with the award by Geraldine Giles, LGFA chairperson. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 17 of 21
Westmeath LGFA Committee 2025: Geraldine Buckley, Aoife O’Brien, Pat Geraghty, Tina Ruane, Greg Balfe, Angela Moran, Declan Carr, Geraldine Giles, Karen Walshe and Paula Finan. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 18 of 21
Sheila Lyster Hall of Fame Award - Ted Cronin, St Loman’s. The award was presented to Pat McCartan on his behalf by Sheila’s brother Gabriel Lyster, with Geraldine Giles on right. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 19 of 21
Club PRO of the Year - Katrina Brennan (Leogue) - St Mary’s Rochfortbridge, gets her award from Geraldine Giles, chairperson. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 20 of 21
School Coach of the Year, Niamh Daly (Mercy SS, Kilbeggan), is presented with the award by Geraldine Giles. Andrea Brady PhotographyImage 21 of 21
Underage Club Coach of the Year, Lisa Burke, Mullingar Shamrocks, receives the award from Westmeath LGFA chairperson Geraldine Giles. Andrea Brady PhotographyA crowd of more than 300 gathered in the Bloomfield House Hotel to celebrate a remarkable year for Westmeath LGFA, with provincial success achieved at U14, U16, U18 and Intermediate level. Players, coaches, families and supporters came together to honour the achievements of the four Leinster-winning squads, marking a season that will be long remembered within the county.
The evening highlighted not just the success on the playing field, but also the strength of the wider LGFA community in Westmeath. A special presentation segment acknowledged the invaluable work of volunteers at every level.
Club Officer of the Year: Lynda Somers (Milltown) – award accepted by Karen Walsh.
Young Volunteer of the Year: Aisling Moran (St Mary’s, Rochfortbridge).
Adult Coach of the Year: Brian Murphy (Garrycastle).
Underage Coach of the Year: Lisa Burke (Mullingar Shamrocks).
PRO of the Year: Katrina Brennan (St Mary’s).
School Coach of the Year: Niamh Daly (Mercy Secondary School, Kilbeggan).
Sheila Lyster Award: Ted Cronin (St Loman’s) - award accepted by Pat McCartan.
Each of these individuals plays a vital role in sustaining and developing ladies football across the county, and the presentation offered a moment of well-earned appreciation for work that often takes place quietly in the background.
The Westmeath LGFA Executive was also recognised for its ongoing leadership in the day-to-day running of football activities within the county. Their planning, organisation and support underpin the progress being made on and off the field. A particular tribute was paid to Westmeath LGFA Secretary Paula Finan, who additionally acted as MC for the occasion. Her attention to detail and steady coordination ensured the event ran smoothly from start to finish, contributing greatly to the success of the celebration.
Finally, the players themselves were very much the heart of the evening. The four Leinster-winning panels turned out in style to accept their medals, and the pride within the room was unmistakable.
The sense of camaraderie, confidence and achievement among the girls highlighted not only what has been accomplished this season, but also the promise of what lies ahead.
This was a memorable night for Westmeath ladies football, and one that fittingly honoured a year of outstanding commitment and success.