Westmeath G A A Notes By Pat Reilly Westmeath P R O. DISSAPOINTMENT FOR WESTMEATH FOOTBALLERS AS DUBLIN GOES ON SCORING RAMPAGE: LEINSTER FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Dissappointing, Discraceful, was the words used by Westmeath supporters as they left Croke Park last Sunday after our senior footballers suffered a second twenty seven point defeat by the Dubs. In just three months, for me, I feel for the lads and all involved as no team prepares hard for any match to go out and perform so poorly. From the start it was clear that Dublin were going to put down a marker as they were first to every ball and looked sharper, a trend which continued right through out the whole match, and they appear to have found their shooting form. Several poor shots at the Dublin Goal and a number of surprising errors in the Westmeath defence let Dublin in for some easy scores and an early lead and when Westmeath messed up a short kick out late in the first half and Dublin pounced for their first goal the writing was on the wall. Things went from bad to worse during the second half as Dublin scored with ease and the Westmeath lads try as they might could make no progress at all. They looked dead on their feet and at times lost and without direction, the only shining light in all of this was the performance of our two young corner forwards who tried hard and notched up seven points between them. Westmeath now have to regroup for the Qualifiers which will be no easy task as the spirits are at an all time low but we've been there before and bounced back. GREVILLE ARMS SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP: The first two rounds of this year's championship took place last Saturday eve in Cusack Park with Lough Lene Gaels eventually overcoming Brownstown and St. Oliver Plunketts getting the better of Castletown Goeghegan. One of the Gaels players received a nasty eye injury during the early stages of the first match and we wish him a speedy recovery. 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. 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. GAA MUSEUM'S 125TH ANNIVERSARY LEDGANDS TOUR: Friday 3rd July, 19.00 The Legends Tour with Joe Kernan Former Armagh footballer and Manager Joe Kernan takes part a Legends Tour with GAA Museum staff. In 1977 Joe played with Armagh in the All-Ireland Football Final against Dublin, however, despite Joe scoring two goals Armagh lost. Twenty-five years later Joe again reached an All-Ireland Final against Kerry as Armagh Manager and this time led his side to their first ever All-Ireland title. Friday 17th July, 19.00 The Legends Tour with Liam Griffin Wexford hurling legend Liam Griffin will join staff of the GAA Museum on a Legends Tour of Croke Park. Liam led his native Wexford from the hurling doldrums to unprecedented All-Ireland success in 1996. One of the most passionate and respected men in hurling Liam's motivational tools and team-talks are legendary within GAA circles. Liam was a keen follower of the great Wexford team of the 1950s and recently gave a moving oration at the late Billy Rackard's funeral. Please note that booking is essential for all Legends Tours as places are limited. Adult 12, Child 7, Concession 10, Family 20 For booking or further information please contact- Selina O'Regan GAA Museum Education Officer Tel- 01 8192361 Email- [email protected] 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: 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 23rd June) NO JACKPOT WINENER: WINNING NO'S: 13, 24, 25, 30 NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT 6,940 5 MATCH 3 WINNERS @ 64 EACH: Mary Malynn C/O Ballymore GAA Dermot Reynolds C/O St. Oliver Plunketts GAA Renee Kenny C/O Delvin GAA Peter Delaney C/O St. Oliver Plunketts GAA Mick Neville C/O Delvin GAA NEXT DRAW DATE: TUESDAY 30th June 2009. RESULTS FOR WEEK ENDING 28-06-09: Leinster FC Semi-Final: Dublin 4-26, Westmeath 0-11; Leinster Minor HC Semi-final: Kilkenny 2-18, Westmeath 0-06; SHC: Lough Lene Gales 2-13, Brownstown 0-15; St Oliver Plunketts 2-11, Castletown Geoghan 1-13; IHC: Crookedwood 2-13, Turin 0-8; St Brigids 1-11, Delvin 1-11; JFC Sect A: St Lomans Mullingar 2-10, Milltown 2-7; WEB SITES: Senior: Minor:" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.westmeathgaa.ie/ Minor: I" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://coistenanog.westmeath.gaa.ie I can be contacted by phone on 044 9666476, 087 2777987 or by email on [email protected] Tweet

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