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Glennon: Dubs don't rate us Denis Glennon believes Dublin could take Westmeath for granted in Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-final at Croke Park.

Westmeath make two changes Michael Ennis and John Connellan come into the Westmeath team for Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-final against Dublin at Croke Park.

Healy: First 20 minutes crucial Damien Healy believes Westmeath must match Dublin in the early stages if they are to upset the odds in Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-final.

Gilroy wary of Westmeath threat Pat Gilroy expects Westmeath to pose a serious threat to Dublin's Leinster SFC ambitions at Croke Park on Sunday.

Leinster MHC: Cats too strong for Westmeath All-Ireland champions Kilkenny produced a dominant second half display to power into the Leinster MHC final at Westmeath's expense in Mullingar last night.

Clancy leaves Louth post Pat Clancy has stepped down as manager of the Louth senior hurling team.

Gilroy makes three changes Kilmacud Crokes' Rory O'Carroll will make his Leinster SFC debut for Dublin in Sunday's semi-final against Westmeath.

Dempsey: Westmeath a big threat to Dubs Luke Dempsey believes Dublin would be foolish to take Westmeath for granted in Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-final.

Connaughton talks up Dubs Westmeath's All-Star goalkeeper Gary Connaughton is talking up Dublin ahead of Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-final, insisting they were "very impressive" in their first round win over Meath.

Brogan predicting tough battle Dublin star Bernard Brogan expects Westmeath to be 'flying' for Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-final.

John Keane for revenge Westmeath captain John Keane sees Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-final against Dublin as an opportunity to avenge last year's heartbreaking loss to the Dubs at the same stage.

Killucan GAA Notes Our U14's will be traveling to The Heath in Co Laois for a 125 year commemoration Blitz on the 4th of July. More details next week.

Kilkenny and Westmeath make changes Kilkenny and Westmeath have revealed their selections for tomorrow night's Leinster MHC semi-final in Mullingar.

Dicksboro are Feile champions Kilkenny city side Dicksboro were crowned Feile na nGael Division 1 hurling champions following a 3-14 to 0-5 victory over local side Kilcormac/Killoughey in Tullamore yesterday.

Jayo to start against Westmeath Jason Sherlock is expected to make a dramatic return to the Dublin attack for next Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-final against Westmeath.

Westmeath GAA notes Next Sunday Westmeath Footballers will take on Dublin in the Leinster Semi-Final in Croke Park, both sides have one game under their belt and both sides struggled to win however Dublin will be favourites and rightly so as in some peoples eyes they may be All Ireland contenders.

Croker pitch will be ready The GAA is fully confident that the Croke Park pitch will be back to its best for Sunday week's Leinster SFC semi-final between Dublin and Westmeath.

RTE eager to avoid repeat of extra-time clash RTE chiefs are to discuss the scheduling of televised championship matches with the GAA in an effort to avoid a repeat of the events which saw TV fans miss the throw in of last Sunday's Munster SHC game.

Minister pulls plug on grants scheme The GPA's worst fears were realised last night when the Government announced that it does not have the EUR3.5 million required to fund the player grants scheme.

Gilroy: Westmeath won't fear us Dublin manager Pat Gilroy is refusing to read anything into Westmeath's unimpressive victory over Wicklow last Sunday.

Stand alone Dublin game confirmed Arising from the weekend's results, Leinster Council have split up the provincial semi-finals with Kildare to play Laois on a Saturday evening.

Lake County duo confident of facing Dubs Westmeath's marquee attackers Denis Glennon and Dessie Dolan are both confident that they'll be fit to face Dublin in a fortnight's time.

Westmeath GAA notes Last Sunday in a sun drenched O Connor park Tullamore Westmeath senior footballers stumbled to a narrow three point win after extra time over Wicklow in the Leinster Championship Qtr Final.

Killucan GAA Notes Our U14s championship commences in the next week or so and we are to participate in the C championship so we will be expecting to do well at this level, but not without training.

O Flatharta: We have a lot of work ahead of us A relieved Tomas O Flatharta admitted that Westmeath have a lot of work to do ahead of their Leinster SFC semi-final against Dublin after yesterday's extra-time victory over Wicklow.

St Oliver Plunketts Hurling Club notes Plunketts good run in this year's Junior A championship continued on Tuesday evening last with a great win over a strong Raharney side. This team displayed great strength of character and determination to finish winners over a determined Raharney outfit.

Leinster SFC: Westmeath will face Dubs Westmeath needed extra time to see off Wicklow in a tame Leinster senior football championship quarter-final at Tullamore: 0-16 to 1-10.

Glennon eager to rekindle spirit of '04 Denis Glennon has called on his Westmeath team-mates to rekindle the spirit of 2004 when the Lake County won its first Leinster football title.

Three debutants for Westmeath Keith Scally, Conor Lynam and Willie Murtagh will make their Leinster SFC debuts for Westmeath against Wicklow at O'Connor Park on Sunday.

Hogan Stand magazine June issue out now The June issue of Hogan Stand magazine is filled with great GAA stories, on both a club and national level.