Three from Westmeath in All-Ireland Poc Fada Finals

All Ireland Poc Fada Finals

Westmeath will have three participants in the M Donnelly All Ireland Poc Fada Finals next Monday, August 4 on Annaverna in the Cooley Mountains in Louth.

Pat Burke of Ringtown will one of 12 participants in the Senior Men's Final, followed by Patricia Coote of Southern Gaels in the Senor Camogie Final.

Conor Raleigh of Brownstown will then take part in the U16 Final, competing against participants from Derry, Galway and Waterford.

Proceedings start at 11:30am, with Pat, Patricia and Conor wished the very best of luck.

Westmeath vs Mayo

Westmeath faced off against Mayo last Saturday in Shandonagh, with the crowd in attendance treated to an exciting game which went to extra time. A strong crossfield wind saw both teams experience difficulties with shooting in the first half and the interval saw the sides tied at 0-6 apiece.

A Mayo goal after the break sparked the game into life with Westmeath responding instantly through an Aaron Connaire major. When Darragh Murray netted to put Westmeath six points up on the 50th minute mark, the game looked settled. However, with the home side down to 14 men, Mayo netted again and a late pair of 2-pointers saw the game finish level at 2-14 apiece.

Mayo added their third 2-pointer at the start of extra time but Westmeath took over to establish a 3-18 to 2-16 lead, with Darragh Deegan palming home the Lake County goal. Despite being a man short, the maroons defended resolutely in the second period of extra time and a Dean Kelly 2-pointer put real daylight between the sides, with the home team winning by nine points in the end.

Westmeath: Caelum Byrne (St. Michael's), Aaron Claffey (Moate All Whites), Tomas Brennan (Shandonagh), Louis Dillon (Millmore Gaels), Darragh Murray (Moate All Whites), Cathal Keena (Inny Shamrocks), Conor Cleary (The Downs), Tristan Boyce Jordan (Inny Shamrocks), Dean Kelly (Milltownpass), Mark Monaghan (St. Joseph's), Stephen McWade (Shandonagh), Matthew Webb (Shandonagh), Luke Tooher (Moate All Whites), Aaron Connaire (The Downs), Hugo Corroon (Mullingar Shamrocks). Substitutes: Zac Bates (Multyfarnham), Darragh Deegan (Cill Óige), Fionn Carey (Shandonagh)

The result puts in Westmeath into the Shield Final on August 16 with Dublin or Laois set to provide the opposition. Thanks to Shandonagh for hosting the game and to Barry Kelly for refereeing. Well done to the players and management on a gutsy display.

U15 Football Dermot Earley Michael Glaveys Cup Semi Final

Westmeath 3-18 Wexford 2-5

Westmeath continued their good form in the Michael Glaveys Cup last Saturday, recording a comprehensive victory over the Model County. Westmeath lead by 2-9 to 1-4 at half-time and pushed on after the interval to win by 16 points. Westmeath will now face into a final on August 16th with Laois or Wicklow set to provide the opposition. Well done to all players and mentors on a strong performance, thanks to Coralstown/Kinnegad for hosting and to Jim Rock for refereeing.

U15 Football Dermot Earley Roscommon Cup Round 4

Westmeath 3-14 Wexford 3-4

Westmeath secured their third win in four games in the Roscommon Cup last Saturday in Kinnegad. A cagey first half saw Westmeath lead by 1-7 to 0-3 at half-time before a more open second half ended in a 3-14 to 3-4 victory.

Westmeath's last game in the group stage will be at home to Clare on August 16, with the team very much in the shake up to qualify for place in the final with Limerick. Well done to all the players and mentors on the team, and thanks to Coralstown/Kinnegad for hosting and to Vinny Cox for refereeing.

U14 Football Academy

Two Westmeath teams hosted two Antrim teams in Clonmellon last Saturday morning. The Westmeath lads put in two very impressive displays against the Glensmen and will have another game on Saturday, August 16.

Hurling development squad fixtures (Saturday August 2nd)

U16 Hurling Group 4 Round 3: Dublin vs Westmeath, O'Toole Park, Crumlin (12:00) U15 Hurling John Doyle Cup Quarter Final

Limerick vs Westmeath (Limerick venue, 12:00).

U14 Forrestal/Walsh Cup: Two Westmeath teams in groups with Meath and Wicklow. Meath venue with times of games to be confirmed.