Westmeath GAA

Keeper howler gifts Westmeath Leinster title against Dublin

Keeper howler gifts Westmeath Leinster title against Dublin

Not his finest moment. For the first time since 2004, and the second time in their history, Westmeath have been crowned Leinster SFC champions, beating Dublin by 2-28 to 0-26 after extra-time. The score after normal time was 0-22 to 0-22, but Westmeath managed to pull away; first with some great shooting to take them […]

3 weeks ago

Wexford win promotion over Westmeath with crazy last-play goal

Wexford win promotion over Westmeath with crazy last-play goal

Hup the Yellowbellies! Wexford have been promoted to Division 2, following a last-gasp win over Westmeath at Chadwicks Wexford Park. With the clock winding down, Westmeath had possession and a two-point lead over their promotion-chasing rivals. But a missed attempt at a point gave Wexford one last opportunity, and it was Seán Ryan who hammered […]

2 months ago

Westmeath championship game abandoned following serious collision

Westmeath championship game abandoned following serious collision

Wishing him a speedy recovery. Saturday night’s clash between Maryland and Kilbeggan Shamrocks was abandoned following a serious injury to Maryland’s Cian Rainey. A three-man clash after 44 minutes of the Westmeath IFC game saw the wing back lying face down, before a 12-minute stoppage. In a sensible call, referee Mickey Dan Murtagh decided to […]

9 months ago