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Replying To TheWagonWheel-N91Y529:  "Should Kinnegad really be in the tier 2 of the under20 championship????"
Esker were poor last night , in fairness Esker probably should be in Div 3. Killucan I think beat Esker by an even greater margin. Killucan beat Lilliput in the semi final and Lilliput had beaten Kinnegad but Killucan and Kinnegad would still struggle in Div 1. Where does this leave Garrycastle who were beaten Esker and had to give a walkover , thats worrying for them but they have lost there best players to rugby. St Josephs won a u20 Div 3 title in 2024 on there own and did they compete on there own in the grade last year?

A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 407 - 31/10/2026 11:01:17    2699072

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Replying To Temple56:  "Well done to Ronan Wallace! Hard luck to the other three lads as well. It's a massive achievement just to be nominated for an All Star. That said, I did think Wallace deserved it if only one was going to be selected.

Looking in to next season as mentioned its the most exciting year we have had in a long time to long forward too. I know we are a still division 3 team and are not going to be in the All Ireland unless we reach Leinster final but I beleive we have top 8 panel in the country.

55 players named here. Some players might not make themselves available but in my opinion this is the best 55 players in the county by position. Try picking a 26 man panel if everyone was fit would be very hard for McHugh!
Have I missed anyone? I would like to hear everyones opinion.

1. Trevor Martin/Adam Buckley/Joe Hyland/Jack Connaughton/James Micthell
2. Danny Scahill/Adam Treanor/Adam Glynn/Sean Dillon
3. Charile Drumm/Sam Smyth/Ty Masterson
4. Conor Dillon/Boidu Sayeh/Eoghan Hogan
5. Tadhg Baker/Joe Moran/Taylor Slevin/Michael Moloney
6. Shane Allen/Jack Geoghegan/Ciaran Nolan
7. Matty Whittkar/Brian Guerin/Eoin Mulvihill
8. Ray Connnellen/Brian Cooney/Eoghan McCabe/Lorcan Mullen
9. Shane Ormbsy/Johnny Lynam/Harry Niall/Criostoir Ormsby
10. Sam McCartan/Kealan Connell/Jason Nugent
11. Ronan Wallace/Danny McCartan/Ian Martin/Tom Molloy
12. Kevin O Sullivan/Jack Duncan/Sean Leech
13. Luke Lougliin/John Heslin/Robbie Forde/Will Scahill
14. Ronan O Toole/Senan Baker/Niall Micthell/Alex Gardiner
15. Brandon Kelly/Shane Cororcan/Stephen Smith/Devin Hill"
You are hardly from Garrycastle Temple56?

DelaneyCup2026 (Westmeath) - Posts: 87 - 31/10/2026 13:38:33    2699085

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Replying To Temple56:  "Well done to Ronan Wallace! Hard luck to the other three lads as well. It's a massive achievement just to be nominated for an All Star. That said, I did think Wallace deserved it if only one was going to be selected.

Looking in to next season as mentioned its the most exciting year we have had in a long time to long forward too. I know we are a still division 3 team and are not going to be in the All Ireland unless we reach Leinster final but I beleive we have top 8 panel in the country.

55 players named here. Some players might not make themselves available but in my opinion this is the best 55 players in the county by position. Try picking a 26 man panel if everyone was fit would be very hard for McHugh!
Have I missed anyone? I would like to hear everyones opinion.

1. Trevor Martin/Adam Buckley/Joe Hyland/Jack Connaughton/James Micthell
2. Danny Scahill/Adam Treanor/Adam Glynn/Sean Dillon
3. Charile Drumm/Sam Smyth/Ty Masterson
4. Conor Dillon/Boidu Sayeh/Eoghan Hogan
5. Tadhg Baker/Joe Moran/Taylor Slevin/Michael Moloney
6. Shane Allen/Jack Geoghegan/Ciaran Nolan
7. Matty Whittkar/Brian Guerin/Eoin Mulvihill
8. Ray Connnellen/Brian Cooney/Eoghan McCabe/Lorcan Mullen
9. Shane Ormbsy/Johnny Lynam/Harry Niall/Criostoir Ormsby
10. Sam McCartan/Kealan Connell/Jason Nugent
11. Ronan Wallace/Danny McCartan/Ian Martin/Tom Molloy
12. Kevin O Sullivan/Jack Duncan/Sean Leech
13. Luke Lougliin/John Heslin/Robbie Forde/Will Scahill
14. Ronan O Toole/Senan Baker/Niall Micthell/Alex Gardiner
15. Brandon Kelly/Shane Cororcan/Stephen Smith/Devin Hill"
I think that if we win Division 3 and no other division 3 or 4 side reaches a provincial final then we would play in Sam Maguire.
8 division 1 teams
Top 6 division 2 teams
Wicklow
Division 3 winners.

Jack_Sparrow (Westmeath) - Posts: 1096 - 31/10/2026 15:34:02    2699093

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Replying To BigSur:  "Talk of Ronan O'Toole returning home at the end of the year on a permanent basis so a big boost to club and county.
Danny McCartan surely in the mix too.
Will Scahill's load will be managed between school and U20's. No hurry on him playing senior football.
I hope Niall Mitchell gives the football a go again. Just gives something different.
Lynam and Loughlin will be nursed back gradually I'd say after their return from serious injury.
I think the Iarmhi Abu podcast are doing a team of the year shortly so that will be interesting and might throw up a new name or 2."
O'Toole great addition.
Danny McCartan,not sure how you think he would be in the mix.

Also Whitaker robbed of an all star. Not to begrudge Wallace, but Whittaker is one of the best wing backs in Ireland.

He may never get that chance again.Considering Westmeath would almost certainly have to win Leinster for him to ever win an all star.

B kelly was close, but getting into that inside forward line was Always going to be difficult.
Although without his scoring,They wouldn't have won Leinster. Although there's many lads who performed brilliantly.

McCartan was never going to get one.

A lot of downs supporters blowing about Mitchell.
Let me remind you all, They won Leinster without him.

Predicting they will win D3 next year.

Joeynyc (Westmeath) - Posts: 33 - 31/10/2026 16:24:24    2699097

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Replying To A_Chairde:  "Esker were poor last night , in fairness Esker probably should be in Div 3. Killucan I think beat Esker by an even greater margin. Killucan beat Lilliput in the semi final and Lilliput had beaten Kinnegad but Killucan and Kinnegad would still struggle in Div 1. Where does this leave Garrycastle who were beaten Esker and had to give a walkover , thats worrying for them but they have lost there best players to rugby. St Josephs won a u20 Div 3 title in 2024 on there own and did they compete on there own in the grade last year?"
Esker were very poor last night. Kinnegad solid but Esker made them look very good. St Josephs didn't compete on their own in Div 3 in 2025. They had the numbers in 24 but not since. Bulk of them on their Junior Championship winning team now.

Greengrass1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 111 - 31/10/2026 18:51:13    2699107

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Does anyone have the provisional fixtures for next years league? I know they were released to counties this week.

45onthe52 (Westmeath) - Posts: 16 - 31/10/2026 19:11:06    2699109

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Replying To Joeynyc:  "O'Toole great addition.
Danny McCartan,not sure how you think he would be in the mix.

Also Whitaker robbed of an all star. Not to begrudge Wallace, but Whittaker is one of the best wing backs in Ireland.

He may never get that chance again.Considering Westmeath would almost certainly have to win Leinster for him to ever win an all star.

B kelly was close, but getting into that inside forward line was Always going to be difficult.
Although without his scoring,They wouldn't have won Leinster. Although there's many lads who performed brilliantly.

McCartan was never going to get one.

A lot of downs supporters blowing about Mitchell.
Let me remind you all, They won Leinster without him.

Predicting they will win D3 next year."
We were never getting two All Stars especially considering Rossies got none. Wallace fully deserving, both he and Whittaker had outstanding years but Wallace's leadership stood out at vital stages, his two pointer in extra time vs Cavan was possibly the most vital score of the year, he also was man of the match in the O'Byrne Cup final, Whittaker was brilliant also but injury robbed him of vital minutes in the latter stages.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2861 - 31/10/2026 19:13:35    2699110

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Replying To Jack_Sparrow:  "I think that if we win Division 3 and no other division 3 or 4 side reaches a provincial final then we would play in Sam Maguire.
8 division 1 teams
Top 6 division 2 teams
Wicklow
Division 3 winners."
Division 3 winners will indeed get the last seat on the bus.
Unless Westmeath get to another Leinster final in 2027.

35OLT (USA) - Posts: 108 - 31/10/2026 20:03:40    2699116

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Replying To 35OLT:  "Division 3 winners will indeed get the last seat on the bus.
Unless Westmeath get to another Leinster final in 2027."
As they say in the music industry.
The difficult second album on the way.

2maroonjerseys (Galway) - Posts: 207 - 01/11/2026 00:56:46    2699134

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Have to say didn't see that coming, clonguish were excellent today and much better than I thought they'd be. Game will stand to the downs

Bluelake (Westmeath) - Posts: 385 - 01/11/2026 15:23:39    2699164

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Close game in the Park, a lot of people have overrated the Downs across the country. Not saying they're bad but they're not at the same level they were at when they made the Leinster final a few years back.

I see there was a junior b game abandoned in Shandonagh last night, anyone know the reason why? Hope no body was badly injured, that pitch wasn't in great condition the last time I was down there.

Dennis_Maroon95kg (Westmeath) - Posts: 14 - 01/11/2026 15:34:07    2699166

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Replying To Dennis_Maroon95kg:  "Close game in the Park, a lot of people have overrated the Downs across the country. Not saying they're bad but they're not at the same level they were at when they made the Leinster final a few years back.

I see there was a junior b game abandoned in Shandonagh last night, anyone know the reason why? Hope no body was badly injured, that pitch wasn't in great condition the last time I was down there."
Have to agree , if playing Tullamore today it would have been the same result as last year.
Clonguish were limited and deserve credit for their efforts but on this forum there were alot of lads that were going to be playing National League next year from the Downs , might not be so many after today .
Still great to get the first win.

Thechick (Westmeath) - Posts: 292 - 01/11/2026 16:06:48    2699170

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Replying To Dennis_Maroon95kg:  "Close game in the Park, a lot of people have overrated the Downs across the country. Not saying they're bad but they're not at the same level they were at when they made the Leinster final a few years back.

I see there was a junior b game abandoned in Shandonagh last night, anyone know the reason why? Hope no body was badly injured, that pitch wasn't in great condition the last time I was down there."
In my opinion the better team lost in cusack Park. Clonguish gave it everything. The downs looked as though they only had to turn up . Young Mike maloney tom tuite and the introduction of Kevin o sullivan squeezed the downs over the line . Another home game in the next round

mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 2031 - 01/11/2026 16:12:19    2699172

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Replying To Thechick:  "Have to agree , if playing Tullamore today it would have been the same result as last year.
Clonguish were limited and deserve credit for their efforts but on this forum there were alot of lads that were going to be playing National League next year from the Downs , might not be so many after today .
Still great to get the first win."
In what sense were Clonguish limited? They were the better teams for large parts and the Downs were struggling for answers.

backtoback2 (Longford) - Posts: 80 - 01/11/2026 16:15:49    2699174

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Replying To Thechick:  "Have to agree , if playing Tullamore today it would have been the same result as last year.
Clonguish were limited and deserve credit for their efforts but on this forum there were alot of lads that were going to be playing National League next year from the Downs , might not be so many after today .
Still great to get the first win."
Clonguish certainly were not limited, scored 1-18, prob 1-13 from play and easily missed 2-3 goal chances. They were brilliantly coached. Agree re certain players not impressing McHugh. Some option taking by key players almost costly.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2861 - 01/11/2026 16:18:24    2699175

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "Clonguish certainly were not limited, scored 1-18, prob 1-13 from play and easily missed 2-3 goal chances. They were brilliantly coached. Agree re certain players not impressing McHugh. Some option taking by key players almost costly."
They kicked the majority of their kickouts to the Downs and had a several shorts and wrong options , the downs kept them in the game and could have been caught . It was heart more than anything that kept them in the game

Thechick (Westmeath) - Posts: 292 - 01/11/2026 16:38:20    2699180

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "Clonguish certainly were not limited, scored 1-18, prob 1-13 from play and easily missed 2-3 goal chances. They were brilliantly coached. Agree re certain players not impressing McHugh. Some option taking by key players almost costly."
Sorry what's this about impressing mchugh . They are playing for their club in a leinster championship. Its dermot power and barry conroy they have to impress and clonguish were far from limited

mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 2031 - 01/11/2026 17:00:56    2699186

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I thought Clonguish were unlucky not to win that.. The downs only playing at 70%, they will need much more out of mitchell, lynam and nolan if they want to progress any further. Tom Tuite was excellent.

TheSkyNavy (Westmeath) - Posts: 3 - 01/11/2026 17:43:26    2699188

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Fair play to the Downs for getting the job done but only just about .For long periods Clonguish were the better team and huge improvement is needed if the Downs are to progress in Leinster.

Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 353 - 01/11/2026 17:53:25    2699191

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Replying To Thechick:  "They kicked the majority of their kickouts to the Downs and had a several shorts and wrong options , the downs kept them in the game and could have been caught . It was heart more than anything that kept them in the game"
Heart hardly accounts for the top class scores they manufactured throughout the second half especially, length of the field movements, incisive passing and brilliant scores, created 3 goal chances and didn't take them, The Downs put to the pin of their collar by a really well drilled side.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2861 - 01/11/2026 18:35:06    2699198

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