Westmeath GAA notes
February 08, 2010NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE:
Westmeath senior footballer's played the first round of this year's Div 2 National League last Sunday against Donegal in Cusack Park. On a cold February day in front of a 1700 strong crowd Westmeath played with great heart and determination right from the off and with eighteen minutes gone had a strong five points lead before Donegal scored their first from a free. This score brought Donegal back into the game and from here to the break they outscored Westmeath by four points to one to leave the slimmest margins between the sides at the break 0-06 to 0-05 in favour of Westmeath.
Donegal got the better start to the second period with a goal from wing back Kevin Cassidy in the third minute and from here on in Westmeath seemed to be chasing the game as Donegal seemed to be able to score with greater ease. Early in the second half Westmeath lost Denis Glennon with a shoulder injury and the forwards really lost their shape with the Donegal defence really on top. Westmeath forwards were guilty of some bad shooting with simple scoring chances going a begging, while at the other end full forward Colm Mc Fadden and Michael Murphy in the corner were deadly accurate and the gap began to widen. Ironically Westmeath failed to find their first half form and could only manage to score three points in the second period eventually loosing on a scoreline of 1-13 to 0-09
KEOGH CUP HURLING:
Westmeath senior hurlers claimed a position in the final of this year's Keogh Cup last Saturday when the comprehensively defeated Carlow IT in Kinnegad, a team which included some high profile inter-county players. This was another hard working display by Westmeath even after a slight mix-up in defence saw them down by a goal within the first two minutes. Carlow IT were taking the game to Westmeath but fine scores from Carthy in the corner on the fourth, sixth and thirteenth minute meant Westmeath were back in the game. Derek Mc Nicholas replaced John Hardman in the Westmeath attack midway through the half and in the thirty-fourth minute he doubled on a high ball to find the net for the first of our two goals, closely followed by the second from Alan Dowdall to leave the half time score 2-11 to 1-06.
The introduction of Philip Gilsenan to the Westmeath attack at the break paid dividance as within the first minute he had scored the first of five fine points, Westmeath took control of the game and never looked like loosing as Murtagh, Carthy, and Enda Loughlin all contributed further points thus helping Westmeath to a comfortable win on a final score of 2-26 to 1-11 where they will now face Kildare.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE:
Westmeath senior footballers continue their division 2 national football league campaign next Sunday with very tough fixture away to Armagh. Even though Westmeath were defeated last weekend by Donegal they can approach this game with an air of confidence as their first half display was quite impressive, but they will be to be able to keep up that level of performance for the whole match if they are to have any hope of taking two points. Armagh on the other hand will also be looking for their first points having lost out narrowly to Meath last weekend.
KEOGH CUP FINAL:
Westmeath senior hurlers play Kildare in the final of the Keogh Cup away next weekend This should be an interesting clash as Westmeath, going well at the minute would like another win under their belt and will be hoping to claim their second title in two years. The return of some of the more experienced players to the panel has been a big plus and all going well they should be fit to win, however Kildare having overcome Meath last weekend will not be easy to defeat.
PROPOSED WESTMEATH SENIOR CYCLE FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NON EXAM YEARS)
Following discussions it has been proposed to run a Westmeath Senior Cycle Football League to involve non exam students. (i.e. non Leaving Cert year and post Junior Cert students). This will be open to all schools in Westmeath with the league running after the mid term break and to be completed before Easter. For schools that participate they will be guaranteed two games with the league likely to be divided into two sections - depending on uptake amongst schools.
Michael Mchugh and Noel Delaney will be making contact with all schools in the County this week to discuss schools participation and we will also be taking feedback as to how best to structure the league with a view to giving this age group meaningful games in late February/March.
WESTMEATH GAA CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS 2010:
Senior Hurling
Prelim Round:
St. Brigid's v Lough Lene Gaels
First Round:
Oliver Plunketts v Brownstown
Losers of Prelim Round above v Clonkill
Ringtown v Gastletown Geoghegan
Raharney v Castlepollard
Intermediate Hurling:
Fr Daltons v Crookedwood
Turin v Delvin
Cullion v Clonkill
Junior A Hurling Championship:
St Brigid's v Ringtown
Castlepollard v Oliver Plunketts
Raharney v Lough Lene Gaels
Castletown Geoghegan Bye
Junior B Hurling Championship:
Delvin v Crookedwood
Cullion v Southern Gaels
Fr. Daltons v Turin
Senior Football:
Div 1:
Killucan v Tubberclair
Athlone v St. Lomans
Maryland v Coralstown/Kinnegad
Div 2:
Garrycastle v Tyrrellspass
Mullingar Shamrocks v St. Malacjhy's
Castledaly v The Downs
Intermediate Football:
Div 1:
Caulry v Moate All Whites
Ballinacarrgy v Bunbrosna
Kilbeggan Shamrocks v Shandonagh
Div 2:
Castletown Finea/C/W v Ballymore
St. Mary's v Rosemount
Tang v Ballinagore
Junior A Football Championship:
St Fintans Multy v Loughnavalley
St. Pauls v Delvin
St. Josephs v Milltown
Milltownpass v Ballycomoyle
Junior B Hurling Championship:
Coralstown/Knnegad v Mullingar Shamrocks
The Downs v Garrycastle
Tyrrellspass v Castledaly
Athlone v St. Lomans Mullingar
MINOR BOARD NOTES:
It is most important that all Underage Teams, including the GROUP TEAMS in Fe.16 & Fe.18 Football Championships, are properly registered before the 15th. February 2010 otherwise they will not be allowed to partake in competitions in 2010.
Please liase with your Clubs Adult Secretary/Registrar in this important matter.
Start of Underage Games.
It is proposed to commence the Underage season on Saturday 27th.February 2010. The first competition will be Féile Péil na nÓg and the draw for this competition will take place on next Wednesday 10th February, at a meeting of the Minor C.C.C, at 7.00pm in the Greville Arms Hotel Mullingar(before the meeting of Club Chairman/Secretary's).
Clubs Minor Committee delegates, and anyone else interested in Underage teams, are most welcome to attend the draw.
Challenge Games.
Reminder to Clubs that is necessary to have proper authorisation from County Secretary, Pat Lynagh,to organise/play challenge games. At least three (3) days notice for games within Leinster must be given whilst for games involving team's outside Leinster seven (7) days notice must be given. Also Clubs must name the REFEREE who will officiate at the challenge game.
Groupings for 2010.
The groupings for the various Leagues for 2010 are presently being finalised and will be advised to Clubs shortly.
GAA MEMBERSHIP DATABASE:
As it is now time for clubs to start registering their players and members for 2010 please make sure to do so on the new GAA Membership Database as this is now the Official method of registration for the GAA.
REMINDER FOR ALL CLUBS:
I would ask all clubs to PLEASE deal with the issue of Garda vetting for all coaches and mentors within their clubs as soon as possible as the start of the new season is almost upon us once again. To date there has been a poor response to the return of Garda Vetting Forms so I appeal to all clubs to commence the process as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT MEETING:
There is a very important meeting for all club Chairpersons, Secretaries, Treasurers, Registrars and IT persons on Wednesday night next the 10th February @ 7.30pm in the Greville Arms Hotel Mullingar. It is imperative that all clubs are fully represented.
Westmeath Co. board wishes to convey it's sincere thanks to all the Clubs for their large attendance at last weeks launch of Strategic Plan the large attendance showed the interest of all clubs in the future development of Westmeath gaa.
REFEREES MEETING:
There will be a meeting of all new referees on Thursday night 18th. February 2010 at 7.30pm in St. Lomans Mullingar clubhouse. It is important that all new referees attend.
PAINTBALLING:
Ambushed Paintball Mullingar, Co. Westmeath are pleased to offer all GAA clubs paintballing for 50 euros for 6 players, this will carry on in multiples of 6 (I.E) 12 players 100 euros 18 players 150 euros etc. each player will be entitled to 100 paintballs with extra paintballs sold on site @10 euros per 100.To avail of this deal, tickets must be purchased by phoning Padraig on (0868593004) or by e-mailing [email protected] can visit website on www.paintballing.ie.Ambushed paintball are fully insured. All players for paintball must be 16 years.
WE ALSO HAVE LASER GAMES WHICH IS SUITABLE FOR 8 YEAR OLDS, this a brilliant idea for reward schemes, please call for prices.
WESTMEATH GAA DEVELOPMENT LOTTO: (Results 2nd February)
NO JACKPOT WINENER: WINNING NO'S: 12, 18, 27, 28
NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT €2,780
5 MATCH 3 WINNERS @ €54:
Karen Corcoran C/O Mullingar Shamrocks GAA
Martina O' Connor C/O Ballinagore GAA
Amanda Murray C/O Ballinagore GAA
Caoimhe Dermody C/O Westmeath Ladies GAA
Mona Ryan C/O St. Lomans Mullingar GAA
NEXT DRAW DATE: TUESDAY 9th February 2010.
RESULTS FOR WEEK ENDING 07-02-10:
National Football League: Donegal 1-13, Westmeath 0-09;
Keogh Cup Hurling: Westmeath 2-26, Carlow IT 2-11;
2009 U-21 Football Championship Final: Mullingar Shamrocks 1-12, St. Lomans Mullingar 0-09;
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