Not sure how it was a missed opportunity for the Gaels. They made a fine comeback from six down before half time and led by 2-3 at one stage but never more than that. Very even game, draw seemed a fair result, cracking final. Great crowd. Replay next Saturday with Intermediate football?

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2405 - 19/10/2025 18:11:58    2640661

Cracking senior final today, wonderful entertainment especially for the neutrals. For me LLG left it behind and will be gutted. Had a couple of chances to go 2 up but missed. It was frenetic throughout and thought the standard was excellent. Another ref that let if flow and it did contribute to the spectacles. LLG must have a light bench, very few subs used. CG to comfortably prevail the next day.

Regarding the Senior B replay, my main gripe is it being played midweek. Alot of 3rd level players involved based all over the country and others working away too. This squeeze I guess is mainly caused by the provincials but I think it could be planned better. Everyone in CP today would gladly have taken extra time I think in the Autumnal sunshine.

BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1199 - 19/10/2025 18:38:02    2640666

Credit to St Brigids, they kept at it & got their goal at the end. Turin will be well disappointed & will be back again but as another poster has said I find it hard to see how Carey didn't start. Turin have some very good young hurlers.
Delvin kept at it as well & could have pipped it at the end, it should make for a great replay. I agree that this championship should have been finished a few weeks ago so the fixtures guys need to look at the schedule.
Senior final was a great game, draw probably the fairest result. It was evident that Castletown were a bit rusty since their last competitive games was a good few weeks ago. Hard to call the replay but I think Gaels maybe missed their chance today.
David Williams is an excellent hurler but the way he goads opposition players is not nice, I don't see any other top county players doing it.

Left Full (Westmeath) - Posts: 263 - 19/10/2025 19:10:46    2640674

Gaels may have missed their chance but time will tell, they definitely matched Castletown from the start. But the goal they gifted Castletown to get back into it was a disaster.

Bigjoe1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 76 - 19/10/2025 19:22:39    2640678

Pitch looked in good condition from terrace but prob right call to postpone minor match. Rumours of replay of senior on the bank holiday Monday which would allow minor to go ahead before it as planned today. Senior B final in Loman's on Tuesday night

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2405 - 19/10/2025 19:31:54    2640680

Westmeath213 (Westmeath) - Posts: 340 - 19/10/2025 22:00:43    2640694