Westmeath G A A Notes By Pat Reilly Westmeath P R O. LEINSTER FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: 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. Dublin defence faired well in their first match while the forwards struggled and were wasteful in front of goal while Westmeath in their first match availed of every chance they got but their general play was poor and the backs will need to be sharp and focused to contain the pacey Dublin forwards. A big performance from the mid field duo is essential for the forwards to get quick ball and they once again will need to be accurate with their shooting and take every chance they get. Verdict: Westmeath (by a small margin) GREVILLE ARMS SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP: Next weekend see the start of the 2009 championship with four ties down for decision, current county champions Raharney take on Clonkill in what is a rematch of last year's final and while Raharney got the better of Clonkill last time out there could well be a back lash in this one. Lough Lene Gaels will play old rivals Brownstown who were promoted from intermediate and will be hoping to maintain senior status this year but on paper the Gaels look the stronger and going on current form should take the victory albeit by a small margin. Castletown Geoghegan will face up to St. Oliver Plunketts and this has the makings of a lively encounter as both sides move the ball fast and both sides will be hoping to be in the shake up ate the end. The last match pitches old rivals and near neighbours Pollard against the Ringtown. This is one,that from the outset is likely to be a cracker have a major bearing on this year's championship. Castlepollard will feel they can claim the honours, however there is never much between these two sides and with a bit of luck Ringtown may be able to cause an upset. Pollard on the other hand will approach this game as if their life depended on it, and with some new young talent coming through may just have the edge. LEINSTER CHAMPIONSHIP TICKET INFO: Tickets can be bought from the following locations, Leinster Council Office,Portlaoise, by sending a cheque or postal order and a SAE, tickets will be issued by return post, or by credit card (057) 8682000 there is a 4 administration charge on all credit card transactions. Local County Board office in Cusack Park Mullingar from Monday 22nd June Daily from 9.30 to 3.00pm Also Monday 22nd June 6.30 - 8.30pm Wednesday 24th June 8.30 - 9.30pm Thursday 25 June 6.30 - 8.30pm Athlone Monday 22nd June 7.00 - 9.30pm Tuesday 23rd June 8.00 - 9.30pm On Monday in Athlone orders with payment will be taken for family tickets, and may be collected on Tuesday night. _ Please note tickets will go back on the system on Friday 26th at 1 pm Ticket Prices are as follows: Stand Tickets 30 Hill 16 20 No concessions in Hogan Stand or Hill 16 Family Tickets: 1 adult & 2 children etc: Only available for Cusack & Davin Stands Adults 30, Children 5 You are permitted to purchase 2 childrens ticket with every 1 adult ticket purchased Students & Senior Citizens (Cusack & Davin Stand Only): Purchase full price tickets and on the day of match a rebate of 15 due on production of appropriate I.D. at Block D Group Passes: (U16's) ~Davin Stand Only Students and Senior Citizens: Stand Tickets to be purchased at full price and on the day of math they can claim a rebate of 10 when they produce the appropriate ID at the designated stile PRIOR TO ENTRY INTO STADIUM. Terrace Tickets to be purchased at full price and on the day of math they can claim a rebate of 5 when they produce the appropriate ID at the designated stile PRIOR TO ENTRY INTO STADIUM. Wheelchair Tickets: The Wheelchair tickets are free and the assistant ticket is 20. Group Passes: Passes are provided for groups of children U-16 (you are permitted to bring 1 Adult free with every 10 children) any additional adults pay full price for their tickets. MINOR BOARD NOTICES: Cups & Shields. Clubs that are in possession of any trophies from competitions played in 2008 & 2009 are again requested to return same immediately to the offices in Cusack Park, also please ensure that they are properly engraved where necessary. Fe. 16 Football Tournament. The venues for the Leinster Tournament on Saturday are Rosemount & Moate, games commence at 11.00am. Westmeath play Offaly in Rosemount whilst Kildare play Longford in Moate. The two winners play each other in Rosemount and the two loosers play in Moate. Meeting for Hurling Clubs: A meeting for all Hurling Clubs, with the Minor Board Executive, will be held on Wednesday night next the 24th. June immediately after the Minor Hurling game against Kilkenny, time 9.00pm approx. It is vital that all Clubs are represented at this meeting, preferably by Chairperson & Secretary of their Minor section, as there are some very important matters relating to underage hurling to be discussed. MINOR HURLING SEMI-FINAL: Westmeath will play Kilkenny in the Leinster Minor Championship Semi-Final on Wednesday 24th June in Cusack Park Mullingar. Note: Due to above game there will be no Fe.12 Hurling League Games that evening. We would encourage ALL CLUBS to bring their Underage players to the game to support the Westmeath Minor Hurling team. Press Release Westmeath Football to "Score" At Kilbeggan Races Following Westmeath's G.A.A's fantastic evening at Kilbeggan Races in July 2008. We are pleased to announce Westmeath Football Board will again be holding a Training Fund evening at Kilbeggan Races on Friday July 17th 2009. This is the biggest evening at Kilbeggan Races for 2009 as it features the Midlands National and the famous Kilbeggan Races Best Dressed Ladies Day sponsored this year by "KHAN" The format for this fundraising campaign in 2009 will be a draw 1st prize "Mediterranean Cruise" for 2 people + spending money of 500. 2nd "Parknasilla" 5* Hotel Kerry, Mid-week break for two 3rd Glenavon Hotel Cookstown, Weekend break for 2 including evening meal. 4th Fells Point Hotel Tralee weekend for two 5th Hilamar Hotel Kinnegad, weekend break for 2 Inc evening meal. 6th 4 ball at Mullingar Golf Club with meal 7th 4 ball at New forest Golf club with meal Tickets will be 20 each and will include admission to the races. Tickets are being distributed to the usual sellers this week and to all football clubs within the county. COACHING & GAMES: VHI GAA SUMMER CÚL CAMPS Listed below are the agreed dates for this years summer camps. Code Week 1 Venue Dates Camp Types H/F/C Co-ordinator Contact No WH 01 Castlepollard 6th July - 10th July Hurling/Camogie Michael McHugh 04493 41313 WH 02 Mullingar - St. Lomans Lakepoint Park 6th July - 10th July Football Michael McHugh 04493 41313 WH 03 Kinnegad 6th July - 10th July Football Michael McHugh 04493 41313 Week 2 WH 04 Collinstown 13th July - 17th July Hurling/Camogie Michael McHugh 04493 41313 WH 05 Athlone - Pairc Ciaran 13th July - 17th July Football Michael McHugh 04493 41313 WH 06 Rochfortbridge - St. Marys 13th July - 17th July Football Michael McHugh 04493 41313 Week 3 WH 07 Mullingar - St Oliver Plunketts 20th July - 24th July Hurling/Camogie Michael McHugh 04493 41313 WH 08 Delvin 20th July - 24th July Football Michael McHugh 04493 41313 WH 09 Milltown 20th July - 24th July Football Michael McHugh 04493 41313 Week 4 WH 10 Clonmellon 27th July - 31st July Football Michael McHugh 04493 41313 WH 11 Kilbeggan 27th July - 31st July Football Michael McHugh 04493 41313 WH 12 Tubberclair 27th July - 31st July Football Michael McHugh 04493 41313 Week 5 WH 13 Athlone - Pairc Ciaran 10th Aug - 14th Aug Hurling/Camogie Michael McHugh 04493 41313 WH 14 Delvin 10th Aug - 14th Aug Hurling/Camogie Michael McHugh 04493 41313 WH 15 Mullingar - St Lomans Lakepoint Park 10th Aug - 14th Aug Football Michael McHugh 04493 41313 Week 6 WH 16 Castletown Geo 17th Aug - 21st Aug Hurling/Camogie Michael McHugh 04493 41313 WH 17 Multyfarnham 17th Aug - 21st Aug Football Michael McHugh 04493 41313 Week 7 WH 18 Moate -Hogan Park 24th Aug - 28th Aug Football Michael McHugh 04493 41313 WH 19 Arhcerstown - Fr. O'Reilly Memorial Park 24th Aug - 28th Aug Hurling/Camogie Michael McHugh 04493 41313 NOTES FOR CLUBS: GAA 125 CELEBRATIONS: As part of our GAA 125th Year Celebrations, we are erecting a Club Wall outside the entrance to the GAA Museum in Croke Park. The role of the club forms a central part of the GAA and in recognition of this every GAA club will have their club crest represented on this wall. The County Development Officers, together with O'Neills are currently collecting all club crests. The co-operation of every club both in Ireland and oversees is key to ensuring that the "Falla na gClubanna" truly represents all GAA clubs, and in this regard I would ask clubs to work with your County Development Officer - Paddy Collins, to ensure club crests is included. The deadline for the collection of crests is June 30 2009. Please have your club crest with Paddy before this date. It is important that all clubs now configure/activate their new e-mail addresses from the gaa as this will be the only form of official communication from 01-07-09, also clubs need to complete the registration of all club members on the official GAA MEMBERSHIP DATABASE ASAP, as we are coming under increasing pressure from CROKE PARK. WESTMEATH GAA DEVELOPMENT LOTTO: (Results 16th June) NO JACKPOT WINENER: WINNING NO'S: 1, 2, 7, 20 NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT 6,620 11 MATCH 3 WINNERS @ 29 EACH: Ali Murphy C/O St. Lomans Mullingar GAA Louise Cornally C/O Mullingar Shamrocks GAA Mattie Neary C/O St Lomans Mullingar GAA Tony Linnane C/O Ballinagore GAA Billy Boyle C/O St. Oliver Plunketts GAA Breege Egginton C/O Delvin GAA Maree Baker C/O Ballinagore GAA Sheila Lyster C/O Westmeath Ladies GAA Derek Newcombe C/O St. Oliver Plunketts GAA Leo Dowling C/O Mullingar Shamrocks GAA Eoin O' Meara C/O Mullingar Shamrocks GAA NEXT DRAW DATE: TUESDAY 23rd June 2009. RESULTS FOR WEEK ENDING 21-06-09: ACHL Div 1A: Delvin 1-18, Ringtown 3-09; Castlepollard 0-22, Brownstown 2-11; ACHL Div 1B: Raharney 1-11, Lough Lene Gaels 1-10; Clonkill W/O, Crookedwood Scratch; ACHL Div 2: St. Oliver Plunketts 1-12,Southern Gaels 0-04; Clonkill 3-10, Fr. Daltons 1-05; Cullion 2-11, Turin 1-09; ACFL Div 4: Castledaly 2-04, St. Lomans 1-02; Garrycastle 2-05, Mullingar Shamrocks 0-08; Tyrrellspass 0-14, The Downs 1-08; ACFL Div 5: Ballymore 1-11, Killucan 2-06; Coralstown/Kinnegad 1-11, Athlone 0-11; Bunbrosna 2-08, Caulry 1-06; Shandonagh 4-09, Kilbeggan Shamrocks 3-07; ACFL Div 6: St. Marys Rochfortbridge 1-08, Milltown 1-06; Rosemount v Tang (P); Milltownpass 1-08, St. Malachys 0-06; Tubberclair 1-05, Maryland 0-08; JHC "A": Lough Lene Gaels 6-14, Brownstown 2-05; Clonkill W/O, Ringtown Scratch; Castlepollard v St. Oliver Plunketts (P); Raharney v Castletown Geoghegan (P); JHC "B": Turin 2-10, Delvin 2-07; Cullion 0-19, St. Brigid's 1-04 Crookedwood 3-14, Fr. Daltons 0-07 I can be contacted by phone on 044 9666476, 087 2777987 or by email on [email protected] Tweet

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