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They weren't in the same group in 2018. Only played in the semi, which was in Cusack. Garrycastle did play Shamrocks in Rosemount in 2018 though.
jamsie (Westmeath) - Posts: 452 - 27/07/2023 16:02:56 2497323 Link 0 |
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Rosemount played Shamrocks in Ballynacargy 1964. Its always been all over the place.
Icehouse (Westmeath) - Posts: 81 - 27/07/2023 16:28:53 2497329 Link 0 |
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Was John Joe Brady referee?
A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 218 - 27/07/2023 17:12:05 2497335 Link 0 |
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Any one out there with an in depth knowledge of our rules be able to shed light on the following: TigerWoods90 (Westmeath) - Posts: 150 - 27/07/2023 21:07:33 2497365 Link 0 |
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Sorry Garrycastle Lomans in rosemount was 2017
Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 464 - 27/07/2023 21:09:19 2497366 Link 0 |
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I think that John Joe Brady started referring later in the 60s.
Icehouse (Westmeath) - Posts: 81 - 27/07/2023 22:39:57 2497374 Link 0 |
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Build up to the weekends championship fixtures.. Edman78 (Westmeath) - Posts: 100 - 31/07/2023 10:07:38 2497934 Link 0 |
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A lot of close calls this weekend Caulry V St Lomans, Lomans by 2, Caulry will definitely trouble Lomans, formidably strong forward line Baker, McCormack, Sleator and young O Donovan can cause Lomans plenty of problems. Game of the weekend, dont see Lomans slipping up through Tyrrellspass V The Downs, The Downs by 1, Tpass looked decent in first half against Lomans, got amongst Lomans and started a row but lost there heads thereafter. The Downs and Luke Loughlin really struggling for form and get hesitant nod to prevail. Kinnegad V Killucan, Kinnegad by 1, Kinnegad are playing poorly but grinding out results. Sam Smyth will keep Fleming quiet but the other end is Killucans problem. Shamrocks V Athlone, Shamrocks by 3, Shamrocks are starting to move through gears with wins over Shandonagh and Garrycastlle. Moate V Shandonagh, Moate by 5, Im giving up on Shandonagh, they always flatter to deceive while Moate have been solid even in defeat last time Tang V Garrycastle, Tang by 3, Garrycastle let six point lead slip against Shamrocks and hard to see there fortunes inproving against top of the table Tang lakecounty90 (Westmeath) - Posts: 104 - 31/07/2023 12:14:35 2497999 Link 1 |
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Again looking forward to this weekends matches. St.Lomans vs Caulry - St Lomans by 3 T'pass vs The Downs - The Downs by 5 Kinnegad vs Killucan - Kinnegad by 5 Shamrocks vs Athlone - Shamrocks by 2 Moate vs Shandonagh - Moate by 4 Tang vs G'castle - Tang by 5 Lomans are the team to beat. They will go unbeaten in the group stages; along with Kinnegad. If The Downs and Kinnegad win then Caulry are in a Quater Final and the final group game between them and The Downs is to see who finishes 3rd or 4th in the group. Caulry have a very good squad this year. Lomans squad is the strongest in the county. For a small club to be playing St Lomans for the third year in a row in the senior championship is brilliant. However I think this game vs Lomans will be too soon for them. Might be different if they get the opportunity to play them for a fourth time later in the championship this year. Whatever happens it's going to be a good game and a chance to watch two of the best footballers in the country go up against each other in Kevin Maguire and John Heslin. Curran and Mooney have managed Conor McCormack's game time very well and he is only getting stronger and fitter. Mountlin (Westmeath) - Posts: 59 - 31/07/2023 16:04:18 2498119 Link 0 |
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What are peoples Thoughts ahead of a vital weekend in our local championship , could we see the reigning champions sent packing ? Could the mighty Garrycastle be consigned to intermediate , will section B of the intermediate be blown totally open , what does everyone think ? Is there some shocks in store for us ? TheGaaMan77 (Westmeath) - Posts: 34 - 02/08/2023 13:12:48 2498598 Link 0 |
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Garrycastle won't go down without a fight. Things have not been going their way but when their backs are against the wall they could very well come up with a result. Tang are in good form though and would love to seal a quarter final place with a game to spare. Not too many have backed them in any of their games to date and they have proven them wrong. Tang beat Garrycastle easily in the league so they won't have any fear of their opponents. I wouldn't rule out a draw but I think going on form Tang to shade it by 2-3points. Garrycastle even if they lose to Tang still have a chance if Athlone lose to Shamrocks with both effectively playing off for survival in the last game if that permutation arises. Now that would be some story if both Athlone town teams find themselves in that situation. I tip Shamrocks to beat Athlone by 3-4pts. Athlone made very hard work of beating Shandonagh and although they missed a lot against Tang they were easily beaten by Moate in the end too. Take Ray Connellan out of it they don't fill you with confidence. More was probably made out of them winning Division 2 when all of their championship opponents were playing tough games against each other in Division 1. Looking at Miltownpass form since the Division 2 final it doesn't give Athlone's achievement as much weight as many would have thought. Moate should beat Shandonagh by 5+ points. Moate will be eager to bounce back after last weeks loss to Tang and if results go as I predict that lines up a winner takes all match with Shamrocks in the final round to take the quarter final spot. Shandonagh despite their close first day win over Garrycastle have not impressed, particularly against Shamrocks where they only scored 3 points. That is a very poor return in any senior championship game no matter who you are playing. mintyfresh (Westmeath) - Posts: 236 - 02/08/2023 13:52:30 2498611 Link 0 |
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The Downs will win the next two games.
Greenandgoldie (Westmeath) - Posts: 146 - 02/08/2023 13:54:25 2498613 Link 0 |
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You'd expect it but if Caulry get a win vs Lomans (which I'm tipping them to) then they would be looking to push for a semi final spot and I'd fancy them to beat the Downs in that final game! Caulrys performance this weekend will tell all. The Downs are not a certainty to win the next two.. Tyrellspass were very impressive first half vs Lomans. Momentum is massive, and The Downs can't find their rhythm at all, they don't look fit and hungry for it, maybe this season is simply about consolidation. These lads played in a Leinster final only in December. It's totally natural for the following year to be below par. Especially with losing the players they have. The Downs need everyone. Hoping they can get to a quarter but I'm not fully convinced. Great weekend ahead.
Edman78 (Westmeath) - Posts: 100 - 02/08/2023 14:20:36 2498631 Link 0 |
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In B section crucially Shandonagh,Garrycastle and Athlone will probably have to get to 4 points to have a chance of avoiding relegation playoffs. Who is most likely of the trio to achieve this?..Hard to call. Baldy1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 90 - 02/08/2023 14:53:52 2498646 Link 0 |
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The championship hasnt quite taken off yet but Caulry win on Saturday they will surely be considered serious contenders to lift Flanagan. The Caulry lads are confident of turning over the Blues speaking to a few of them yesterday.
lakecounty90 (Westmeath) - Posts: 104 - 02/08/2023 15:21:03 2498666 Link 0 |
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One thing you could never accuse Caulry of is a lack of confidence! I can't see them beating Lomans, think if The Downs get a few back they could turn Caulry over too. Think it seems to be lining up for a Lomans - Kinnegad final. iarmhi_an_mhaith (Westmeath) - Posts: 273 - 02/08/2023 17:22:06 2498724 Link 0 |
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I think Kinnegad are most impressive team so far. But long way to go
Greenandgoldie (Westmeath) - Posts: 146 - 02/08/2023 17:59:34 2498734 Link 0 |
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Caulry as championship contenders is not something I understand. They've certainly improved, have a young side with couple of exceptions and 4-5 players on county panels at senior and 20 level but still cannot see them anywhere near Loman's or Kinnegad or The Downs, they just got over Killucan and Killucan are not going well this year. Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1812 - 02/08/2023 18:05:11 2498735 Link 0 |
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That's a good summary of Caulry's position.
Icehouse (Westmeath) - Posts: 81 - 03/08/2023 10:12:12 2498796 Link 0 |
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They are not contenders - it's just noise. They do have a very good chance of having their best year yet though, by making a semi final. That will set them up to push on in coming years. When was the last time a team won the championship where none of their players had at least played in a semi final previously? The Downs in 2003 maybe? It doesn't happen for good reason. Even the extremely young Garrycastle winners in 2001 had to lose a semi in 2000 first. jamsie (Westmeath) - Posts: 452 - 03/08/2023 10:30:55 2498798 Link 0 |