Westmeath GAA notes
March 08, 2010LEINSTER U-21 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP:
Westmeath U21 footballers defeated neighbours Meath last Saturday in the Qtr final of the Leinster Football at a sunny Cusack Park. This significance of this win goes far beyond the neighbour rivalry between these two sides, and sets up a semi-final clash with Laois on Patrick's Day.
Meath started the brighter and one could be forgiven for thinking that Westmeath were in for a hiding as Meath's Brian Sheridan was notching up scores at ease with both the right and left and within seven minutes were four points behind. The introduction of Timmy Mescall to the side along with some defensive switches helped to get Westmeath back into the game, and when Ian Coffey held off his man and caught the high delivery the net rattled for the first of our two goals. This score lifted the side and Man of the Match John Heslin really made center field his own with a display of high fielding and accurate delivery of the ball as well as notching up a few scores. The match turned in Westmeath's favour eighteen minutes into the second half when Meath wing back Kevin Mc Cann received his marching orders on a second yellow card, which was rather a harsh decision as there didn't even appear as if there was a foul committed at all. It is hard to believe that Westmeath scored ten points in a row without reply from Meath but that what happened as Westmeath finally won on a scoreline of 2-14 to 1-11.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE:
Following on from the U-21 match in Mullingar all roads led to Navan on Saturday evening as once again the two teams squared up, this time in the National Football League. All the talk on the way in was of the surprising result in Mullingar but the general feeling was that Meath would take this one by quite a margin as results hadn't gone their way in the previous rounds and Westmeath weren't playing well. While Meath did win the match it was just with the last kick of the match in injury time. The first half of this match was all Meath and had Joe Sheridan been more accurate with his shooting this game could have been over at the break. The introduction of a number of subs on the Westmeath side helped matters as they all stepped up to the plate and as the match entered added on time the Westmeath held a slender one point lead and an upset looked on the cards but in true Meath fashion the somehow managed to claim the last two scores and the win.
NATIONAL HURLING LEAGUE:
Westmeath hurlers play the next round of the National League next Saturday in Cusack park against Kildare. Westmeath will be disappointed having lost to Carlow in their last outing and will need to lift themselves as this is a match we need to win and a much better performance will be required. Wicklow having lost to Kildare last Sunday will be formidable opponents and will be hoping to get their campaign back on track. If Westmeath hurl like they are able to then I don't see why they cant come away with a win. Verdict Westmeath
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE:
Westmeath Footballers face Laois next weekend in the fourth round of this year's league and still needing a win, but after last weeks much improved performance against Meath however this will be a real test for Westmeath and a win is not out of the question but it will require a good hard working performance from all of the team. Laois on the other hand will be hoping to get back on their winning ways after losing out narrowly to Armagh last Weekend and will be looking to this match as a must win to help keep them in Div 2,
IMPORTANT DATE:
Westmeath U-21 Footballers have qualified for the Leinster Semi-Final which is to be held on St. Patrick's Day 17th March. This match is a home fixture for Westmeath and Westmeath GAA are asking all members to come out and support this team in their bid for success.
MINOR BOARD NOTES:
VHI GAA CÚL CAMPS:
Listed below are the Camp dates for 2010
Code Week 1 Venue Dates Camp Types H/F/C Co-ordinator Contact No
WH 01 Collinstown 5th July - 9th July Hurling/Camogie Michael McHugh 044 9341313
WH 02 Mullingar - St. Lomans Lakepoint Park 5th July - 9th July Football Michael McHugh 044 9341313
WH 03 Kinnegad 5th July - 9th July Football Michael McHugh 044 9341313
WH 04 Athlone - Pairc Ciaran 5th July - 9th July Football Michael McHugh 044 9341313
Week 2
WH 05 Rochfortbridge - St. Marys 12th July - 16th July Football Michael McHugh 044 9341313
WH 06 Delvin 12th July - 16th July Football Michael McHugh 044 9341313
WH 07 Castletown Geo 12th July - 16th July Hurling/Camogie Michael McHugh 044 9341313
Week 3
WH 08 Mullingar - St Oliver Plunketts 19th July - 23rd July Hurling/Camogie Michael McHugh 044 9341313
WH 09 Caulry 19th July - 23rd July Football Michael McHugh 044 9341313
WH 10 Milltown 19th July - 23rd July Football Michael McHugh 044 9341313
Week 4
WH 11 Mullingar - St. Lomans Lakepoint Park 26th July - 30th July Football Michael McHugh 044 9341313
WH 12 Kilbeggan 26th July - 30th July Football/Handball Michael McHugh 044 9341313
WH 13 Delvin 26th July - 30th July Hurling/Camogie Michael McHugh 044 9341313
WH 14 Tubberclair 26th July - 30th July Football Michael McHugh 044 9341313
Camp Times: All Camps run daily from 10.00am - 2.30 pm
Camp Fee: €60.00 per child -
€70.00 per child after 1st July 2010- subject to availability
County Co-ordinator: Michael McHugh
Address: Cusack Prk, Mullingar
Telephone: 04493 41313
E-Mail: [email protected]
As there are limited places available on camps you are advised to book by June 1st 2010.
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.
Legends Tour
7pm Thursday 11th March, 7in Deardoin 11ú Marta
Beidh Músaem CLG ag cur tús le Sraith Laochra 2010 the turas speisialta ina bhfuil príomhpháirt ag bainisteoir Iomána Chill Chainnigh, Brian Mac Oda. The GAA Museum gets its 2010 Legends Tour Series off to a flying start with a special behind-the-scenes tour of Croke Park led by Kilkenny Hurling Manager Brian Cody.
Please note that spaces are limited and advance booking is required. Find out more
[http://www.crokepark.ie/gaa-museum/events/turas-na-laorchra-le-brian-cody]
AIB All-Ireland Senior Hurling and Football Club Finals Wednesday March 17th
This St. Patrick's Day four club teams will take to the pitch in Croke Park in search of All-Ireland Club glory. If you are 'up for the match' why not pay a visit to the GAA Museum and check out our new Club Wall and Café!
2.00pm Ballyhale Shamrocks (Kilkenny) V Portumna (Galway)
3.45pm Kilmurray Ibrickane (Clare) V St. Gall's (Antrim)
On match days the GAA Museum offers reducded rate admissions.
http://www.crokepark.ie/gaa-museum/visit/match-days
Win 2 Tickets to see Ireland play Scotland 20th March
To be in with a chance to win two tickets to see Ireland V Scotland 20th March email the answer to the question below, email your name and contact telephone number to [email protected] by Friday 12th March. Please note that
entry to this competition is by email only.
Question:
On May 2, 2009, Croke Park set a new world record attendance for
a club rugby union game with an attendance of 82,208! Name the
two teams playing that day?
WESTMEATH GAA DEVELOPMENT LOTTO: (Results 2nd March)
NO JACKPOT WINENER: WINNING NO'S: 7, 13, 18, 26
NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT €4,060
3 MATCH 3 WINNERS @ €107:
Denice O' Neill C/O Delvin GAA
Paddy Ivory C/O Delvin GAA
Gabrielle Fraser C/O Westmeah Ladies GAA
NEXT DRAW DATE: TUESDAY 9th March 2010.
RESULTS FOR WEEK ENDING 06-03-10:
U-21 LFC: Westmeath 2-14, Meath 1-11;
NFL Div 2: Meath 1-12, Westmeath 2-08;
SHL Div1: Clonkill 3-13, Raharney 1-10; Castlepollard 2-12, St Oliver Plunketts 0-10;
SHL Div 2: Ringtown 1-13, Brownstown 0-9; Turin v St. Brigids (P)
SHL Div 3: Cullion 3-14, Southern Gaels 0-8; Crookedwood 1-10, Fr Daltons 1-7;
I can be contacted by phone on 044 9666476, 087 2777987 or by email on [email protected] Tweet
