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Walsh and Kehoe Cup fixtures Listed hereunder are the Bord na Móna Leinster GAA Fixtures for this weekend:

Leinster Colleges SFC quarter-final draw The Leinster Colleges SF "A" quarter-final draw has been made with all matches currently scheduled for Saturday February 11th.

Milltownpass GAA Notes The underage registration day was held on Saturday 28th January in the school. There was a good turnout of players and parents.

Castlepollard Hurling Club Notes as of 29nd Jan 2012

Condolences:
Patricia(Patsy) O'Neill, late of Dublin Road, Castlepollard, sadly passed away on Friday 27th January. Patsy was a very loyal supporter of the Bingo each Sunday night and she, along with her husband Eugene, generously supported Castlepollard Hurling Club and numerous events in the community. Deepest sympathies to her family, may she rest in peace.

Kilbeggan Shamrocks GAA Notes Kilbeggan/St. Joseph's minor club are holding a fundraising table quiz in Larrigy's Pub, Kilbeggan on Friday, February 10 at 9.30pm. Table of four costs €40 or €10 per person. All support would be greatly appreciated.

2012 championship draws The draws were made for the 2012 senior hurling and football championships at Cusack Park on Wednesday night.

Leinster Colleges roundup Colaiste Eoin, Athlone CC and St. Mary's, Edenderry all progressed to the quarter-finals of the Leinster Colleges SFC yesterday.

One Direction Cusack Park concert rumours denied Westmeath chairman Tom Farrell has denied there has been an approach made by representatives of the boyband One Direction to stage a concert at Cusack Park in Mullingar.

Kelly takes over blues Former Meath hurler Paddy Kelly is the new Brownstown hurling manager.

Mixed results for transfer requests A number of transfer requests were dealt with at last week's county board meeting with some agreed to and others objected too.

Hanley not getting carried away Westmeath hurling boss Brian Hanley says last Sunday's terrific Walsh Cup victory over Offaly will count for nothing if they lose to Kerry in the first round of the NHL.

Castlepollard Hurling Club Notes Congratulations
Congratulations to former Pollard hurler Eddie Thornton who has been given the huge honor of grand Marshall for this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto (the city's 25th parade) Eddie was part of the back to back Senior Championship winning sides of 1965 and 1966 emigrating to Canada in 1966.

Westmeath GAA notes Westmeath hurlers started off the year on a good note when they defeated neighbours Offaly in the first round of the Bord na Mona Walsh Cup played in Kinnegad last Sunday.

Raharney Hurling Club Notes A dedicated website for the club is currently being developed and it is hoped that it will go live some time in February.

St Marys Notes St Marys AGM took place on Sunday 15th January in the Parish Hall. A large crowd attended and some lively debate took place.

Milltownpass GAA Notes The underage registration date has been fixed for Saturday 28th January between 12pm and 2pm.

Walsh Cup: Murtagh double sinks Faithful Westmeath booked a date with Kilkenny or NUIG in the Walsh Cup semi-final following an impressive 2-13 to 0-12 win over Offaly at Kinnegad.

Kilbeggan Shamrocks GAA Notes There was a marvellous turnout for the presentation of medals to our ladies footballers in the Annebrook House Hotel, Mullingar last Saturday night.

Leinster Colleges results All the up to date results.

Mangan takes sole charge of Westmeath ladies New Westmeath ladies football manager Alan Mangan will have former county team-mate Martin Flanagan as one of his selectors.

Colleges: Comfortable title win for St Pats St Patrick's Classical School Navan had little difficulty in disposing of the St Joseph's challenge to claim the North Leinster JFC title at Dunganny.

Flanagan remains positive Westmeath manager Pat Flanagan is remaining positive, despite the county's winless start to the year.

Plunketts fume over white collar event The St Oliver Plunkett's club has been left far from happy over the scheduling of the Westmeath fight-fest.

Farrell 'delighted' to secure sponsor Westmeath chairman Tom Farrell is delighted to have the Annebrook House Hotel as sponsor.

Hanley wants Westmeath to be 'competitive' Westmeath hurling boss Brian Hanley is hoping his side will be able to put it up to neighbours Offaly in Sunday's Walsh Cup opener against Kinnegad.

Lynam taking year out Westmeath manager Pat Flanagan will have to plan without star forward Conor Lynam this year.

Boyle makes Westmeath hurling panel Francis Boyle is one of five dual players included in Westmeath hurling manager Brian Hanley's 36-man panel for the Walsh Cup campaign.

O'Byrne Shield: DIT overcome Westmeath After been knocked out of the cup by holders Kildare last weekend, Dublin IT recorded an impressive three point win over Westmeath at Kinnegad on Sunday afternoon.

Leinster Colleges SF and SH 'A' draws The draws for the second round of the Leinster Colleges SF 'A' and SH 'A' quarter-finals have been made.

O'Byrne Shield: Wicklow goals sink students Wicklow saw off Athlone IT with a 2-16 to 1-10 win after extra-time at Baltinglass to give Harry Murphy his first victory at the helm.

Westmeath GAA notes There was a large attendance at the first county board meeting of 2011 held last Wednesday night in Cusack Park

Leinster Council fixtures The O'Byrne Cup, Walsh Cup and Kehoe Cup fixtures.

Raharney Hurling Club Notes A belated happy new year to all our players, friends and supporters.

Castlepollard Hurling Club Notes Notes as of 15th Jan 2012

Milltownpass GAA Notes The underage registration date has been fixed for Saturday 28th January between 12pm and 2pm.

Kilbeggan Shamrocks GAA Notes A reminder that our ladies footballers will receive their intermediate championship medals at a dinner dance in the Annebrook House Hotel, Mullingar this Saturday, January 21, at 8pm.

Leinster Colleges SFC roundup The Leinster Colleges SF 'A' championship got underway yesterday with seven first round games taking place.

Leinster Minor Football League fixtures The Leinster MFL involves all twelve counties in the province and starts on 3 March.

Leinster Minor Hurling League fixtures The Leinster MHL starts on the 10 March with eight teams involved.

Westmeath ladies begin preparations The managerless Westmeath ladies football team have returned to training ahead of the 2012 campaign.