Kilbeggan already look favourites for relegation to Junior after only one match. Beaten this morning by Tubberclair by nearly 20 points. Tubberclair under Martin McCabe look decent but they cruised through this fixture. Ballynacargy well beaten too by Ballymore and with games coming thick and fast a team's championship challenge could come a cropper very quickly.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1489 - 17/07/2022 14:23:29    2432476

In the junior 1 I heard St Joseph's had a great comeback win over Bun and Paul's beat Ballinagore. Multy had to fight hard to beat Ballycomoyle. Multy seem to have had a big changeover of players. This group looks wide open already

Jack_Sparrow (Westmeath) - Posts: 1016 - 17/07/2022 14:55:33    2432484

Very hard to get updates of scores over the weekend. Clubs and Westmeath GAA on social media with sporadic updates.

Wmeath2 (Westmeath) - Posts: 176 - 17/07/2022 16:46:59    2432496

All results on Westmeath Twitter page

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1489 - 17/07/2022 20:07:55    2432566

So what are peoples predictions for the championships this year?
In senior it's hard to look past Lomans, they have the most strength in depth, with The Downs and Kinnegad looking like the most likely to upset them at the business end and both were flying in the league. kinnegad are a nice young coming team who looked very good at times last year and the Downs have been strong and competitive for a while now albeit lacking a spark. Garrycastle on their day are always formidable but I don't see them going the distance this year.
Intermediate is always a really hard one to call, I'm thinking that Castledaly could have potential to kick on a bit more from last year and I also like the look of St Marys who play a nice lively brand of football. Shandonagh are a very strong outfit with senior experience and Milltownpass as the nearly team of the last few years will have a say. There were a lot of entertaining close games in this competition last year. It's a tight championship.
For junior the stand out team is very obviously Multyfarnham, surprising to see them relegated last year, they could be troubled by maybe the Downs or Lomans second string or perhaps in a local derby with neighbours Bunbrosna who always seem to have a bit about them and are very experienced. I was well impressed with Ballycomoyle in the quarter final win over the Downs last year, they had looked to have come on leaps and bounds but relegation from division 5 league suggests it was a flash in the pan.
Senior St Lomans
Intermediate Shandonagh
Junior Multyfarnham

CleanShoulder (Westmeath) - Posts: 270 - 17/07/2022 20:52:55    2432577

Two very different games last night in the park. Only got in for the last 10 minutes of the Downs vs Kinnegad but it was more entertaining in that few minutes than the whole of the Lomans vs Caulry game.

Kinnegad will kick themselves with how they wasted the last play with a chance to work the ball in and grab an equalizer. The Downs will be very relieved to put that win on the board.

Can't say much about the second game only that Lomans steamrolled a very flat Caulry, which wasn't helped by the absence of Kevin Maguire. But saying that the county representatives looked tired all round yesterday evening. Cant judge them on that. A crazy fixture list but anyway.

Lomans were all business, dominated much of the game but Caulry did have their chances, 3 if not 4 proper proper goal opportunities. Lomans defence looked shaky at times but again Caulry just seemed leaderless and only had 4 points on the board approaching the final few minutes.

Lomans were decent all round as the score line suggests but if I was to
name the standouts, Jason Daly made a couple of brilliant saves. Kelvin Reilly immense at centre back, David Whelan running at the heart of the Caulry defense and causing serious problems until replaced injured at half time. Peter Foy gets through a mountain of work and scored 3 or 4 super scores. Danny McCartan was another who impressed. Heslin, O'Toole, Sam McCartan all did play very well but not as clinical as usual is the best way to put it.

Looking forward to Wednesday evening with Lomans and the Downs, We'll know for sure how well each team is going after that one as it's hard to gauge after that first round. I give a slight edge to The Downs in this one. They had the more competitive game and that usually stands to a team. We'll see.

Edman78 (Westmeath) - Posts: 100 - 18/07/2022 07:06:18    2432605

Bunbros11 (Westmeath) - Posts: 67 - 18/07/2022 11:04:52    2432654

Probably the only surprise of the weekend was Moate not beating Killucan for me. Killucan did a good job limiting Fordes influence but GK was really poor and cost them 1-2 in first half from poor short kickouts. They went long in 2nd half and won a lot of ball around the middle. Think both sides will be disappointed with the draw.

Tyrellspass beat Rosemount in 3rd gear, a late penalty made it look a tighter game than it was. They should top Section B, while Rosemount and Tang look to be in a battle to avoid bottom spot after Athlones win Saturday.

Watched the 2 games last night on Iarmhi TV, Down/CK game was great watch and both teams will feel like they should be aiming for top 2 places. Caulry were disappointing, not sure why Baker wasn't starting for them when he came on so early. As someone said already, the county lads look tired and its tough on them having to play again midweek after the Tailteann cup and high temps yesterday. Lomans still favourites to win it out.

Think Castledaly will be the team to beat in Intermediate, playing Division 1 a big help for them. Shandonagh and St.Marys probably next best. Big surprise to see Maryland lose to CFCW, thought they would be topping Section B with Kieran Martin back firing. Still good enough to get top2 if they get their act together along with Tubberclare. Kilbeggan look to be in trouble but hard to know what team CFCW will have out a championship progresses and the hurling gets going.

Big win for Josephs in the Junior, they might make a run for the final but think Multy will be too strong for the rest. With games coming thick and fast this year I can see some of the B teams being a bit weaker this year with lads needed in Senior games.

martyW (Westmeath) - Posts: 319 - 18/07/2022 11:34:24    2432670

Absolutely crazy schedule in this weather and the dual players will suffer most.
Can't believe Rosemount and Killucan are out again on Tuesday having played on Sunday.

Saw some of the senior games, Garrycastle didn't demolish Shamrocks as expected on Fri night but were probably more comfortable than the 0-14, 0-12 final scoreline. Cillian Daly going off injured for Shamrocks didn't help. McAteer at midfield impressed for Garrycastle along with the usual Harte, Dolan, Gardiner and Cosgrove. No John Gaffey. Looks like John Donnellan is the gaffer with Connerton departed.
The Downs v Kinnegad was very entertaining but not of a very high standard, probably down to the heat as well a local derby and a bragging rights at stake. Kinnegad will be kicking themselves, similarly to the league final they were a point up and just needed to close the game out. They were not happy with the ref after but only have themselves to blame and some of their mentors need to cop on.
Lomans very comfortable but Caulry didn't help themselves. Their manager got a red early enough after lambasting the ref for not awarding a penalty for an alleged foot block. Another lad that needs to cop on. They butchered quite a few goal chances and Daly did well in goals. TJ Cox out injured and Fola on the bench. County stars did look tired but did enough as Lomans generally always do. Weds night will be interesting but The Downs surely will have suffered physically the most after the bruising encounter with the neighbours.
Caulry need Kevin Maguire or will struggle v Garrycastle. Shamrocks with the 2 days extra rest will push Kinnegad all the way.
In section B, Tyrrellspass' 4 point win over Rosemount was impressive. Athlone pulled away from Tang late on after a red card I think. Ray Connellan picked up a nasty leg injury apparently. Moate kicked the last 2 points to earn a draw with Killucan.

BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1130 - 18/07/2022 11:39:05    2432672

Kinnegad unlucky not to get at least a draw frim their game v The Downs yesterday-a very good game-Loughlin scored 3 great pts at the end to win it but Kinnegad will be kicking themselves that they did not equalise with the last play of the game-easy enough chance but they fluffed it.
St.Lomans v Caulry was a poor game overall.The reasoning behind Caulry not starting Senan Baker-Conor McCormack and Emmet Nally was mind blowing-their best forwards sitting in the bench while chances were being missed.O'Toole ran the show and McCartan /Heslin/Dempsey were also good but to be honest they didnt have to push very hard as Caulry were pretty dismal.

Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 165 - 18/07/2022 13:15:45    2432699

the21yardline (Westmeath) - Posts: 178 - 18/07/2022 13:46:45    2432711

the21yardline (Westmeath) - Posts: 178 - 18/07/2022 13:51:58    2432714

The carry on by the Caulry club and their manager yesterday evening was childish at best and ignorant at worst. Three late changes with entire full forward line on subs' bench including two county panellists. Then all three introduced within 30 mins. Their manager red carded again but refusing to leave sideline and then a half time break of easily 16-17 mins, possibly 20. Manager eventually persuaded to leave sideline by team captain. All that and Loman's cruised to victory. How does the Caulry club executive stand over or condone this behaviour? Caulry have made great strides on and off the field in recent years and are consistently good at underage level as a sole club. Last evening's carry on doesn't present the club in a good light.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1489 - 18/07/2022 14:34:33    2432733

Thechick (Westmeath) - Posts: 232 - 18/07/2022 15:04:47    2432741

Westmeath213 (Westmeath) - Posts: 332 - 18/07/2022 15:14:41    2432748

midlands (Westmeath) - Posts: 542 - 18/07/2022 15:26:12    2432753

mintyfresh (Westmeath) - Posts: 211 - 18/07/2022 15:46:48    2432762

Westmeath213 (Westmeath) - Posts: 332 - 18/07/2022 16:13:14    2432771

Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 165 - 18/07/2022 16:30:08    2432777

BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1130 - 18/07/2022 16:31:40    2432778