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How are we all feeling ahead of the Cavan game? Besides the fact it looks to be some occasion for us Westmeath Gaels seeing full house in Cusack I expect it to be a very close encounter. Cavan would be looked at being the same kind of level as Kildare. Hopefully the lads knuckle down the next few days and prepare the right way as this will be a massive test. I still have nightmares from 2004 loss too Derry. Roscommon who looked to be flying and unstoppable pipped today by a good Tyrone outfit. Looks like we have some injuries from the Dublin game. The panel will be tested again. Jack Duncan very impressive when reintroduced in extra time as a wing back maybe he might be moved to wing back if Whittaker is out! It will be 6/7 weeks since Cavan played Monaghan in Ulster, they will be primed, fully fit and ready to rock next Saturday. Hopefully our lads are too! Heslin could be the difference Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 649 - 24/05/2026 20:24:45 2675151 Link
Replying To mickcunningham: "Great crowd in cusack Park this morning and thanks to the players for generously giving of their time . Mattie whittaker must be a serious doubt for Saturday. He was heavily strapped and on crutches. Glad to have secured my tickets and will be in the park early" It was Danny McCartan who was on crutches westmeath99 (Westmeath) - Posts: 21 - 24/05/2026 22:15:27 2675188 Link
The Westmeath county board have nothing got to do with ticket sales. As it's the all Ireland series ticket sales are done through official GAA ticket sale partners Wmeath2 (Westmeath) - Posts: 210 - 24/05/2026 23:46:20 2675209 Link
Replying To Wmeath2: "The Westmeath county board have nothing got to do with ticket sales. As it's the all Ireland series ticket sales are done through official GAA ticket sale partners" Absolutely spot on. None of the counties have any input into the sale of tickets Greengrass1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 64 - 25/05/2026 12:23:48 2675331 Link
Replying To mickcunningham: "Great crowd in cusack Park this morning and thanks to the players for generously giving of their time . Mattie whittaker must be a serious doubt for Saturday. He was heavily strapped and on crutches. Glad to have secured my tickets and will be in the park early" what time will gates open Mick? Dessie15 (Westmeath) - Posts: 224 - 25/05/2026 14:49:38 2675409 Link
Replying To Dessie15: "what time will gates open Mick?" I reckon 3 mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1995 - 25/05/2026 17:54:59 2675526 Link
Replying To Dessie15: "what time will gates open Mick?" Will there be prawn sandwiches in the premium level?? Chops (Westmeath) - Posts: 897 - 25/05/2026 20:06:07 2675546 Link
A really difficult game ahead on Saturday, westmeath have been brilliant in four championship games (pinch moment to win 4 championship games) and have been going to the well in last three games. Injuries have hit the team all year which they have dealt with but with a few more gone from leinster final win, it will be difficult. I believe a few u20s have been brought into panel for training so that really positive. Cavan are a good team and stayed up in div 2 this year. They have had a lenghty break. McCabe stringing westmeath out for so long at start of year wont have much of impact as his replacement has brought westmeath to another level and will forever be remembered. Best of luck westmeath, the buzz is unreal around this team Upforthegame23 (Westmeath) - Posts: 184 - 27/05/2026 07:08:31 2675917 Link
I eventually finagled a single ticket for Saturday. My 9 year old has come with me to every game I've been to this year and is really hoping to go. Will they let him in with me (which usually happens in mullingar and Tullamore) or will it be strictly ticket only for kids? Anyone know? hamsamwiches (Westmeath) - Posts: 14 - 27/05/2026 15:55:11 2676075 Link
Replying To hamsamwiches: "I eventually finagled a single ticket for Saturday. My 9 year old has come with me to every game I've been to this year and is really hoping to go. Will they let him in with me (which usually happens in mullingar and Tullamore) or will it be strictly ticket only for kids? Anyone know?" I think ticket only but I may be wrong mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1995 - 27/05/2026 17:31:46 2676121 Link
Replying To hamsamwiches: "I eventually finagled a single ticket for Saturday. My 9 year old has come with me to every game I've been to this year and is really hoping to go. Will they let him in with me (which usually happens in mullingar and Tullamore) or will it be strictly ticket only for kids? Anyone know?" Strictly ticket I would reckon. Big crowd. Limited capacity. Roads closed and tickets will be checked. Thats what I would reckon. Greengrass1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 64 - 27/05/2026 20:10:05 2676157 Link
Clubs have been issued with an email stating that additional tickets have been secured and the County Board haver requested that clubs submit numbers of tickets that they require. So clubs will be some additional tickets gti (Westmeath) - Posts: 248 - 28/05/2026 09:53:54 2676216 Link
What is the mood like leading into Saturday. Will the team be able to lift themselves up to the heights of the leinster campaign. Hopefully they can mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1995 - 28/05/2026 16:27:05 2676327 Link
2001 Greville Arms jersey washed. TR Dallas "Come on Westmeath" set on repeat in the car. WH4SAM number plate stuck on the back window. All systems are ready to go! Chops (Westmeath) - Posts: 897 - 28/05/2026 16:38:04 2676331 Link
Replying To mickcunningham: "What is the mood like leading into Saturday. Will the team be able to lift themselves up to the heights of the leinster campaign. Hopefully they can" I think with a big crowd behind them in the park they will lift it again. I was a bit worried last week with all the distractions of going on tour with the cup and even the open session Sunday 6 days before this game. But as the week goes on hopefully they are back focused. Fitness won't be an issue having gone the distance with Kildare and Dublin. Hopefully we get a team tonight or tomorrow morning and we get a better picture of where the team is at with injuries. Haven't heard any news on Danny Scahill who went off against Dublin or how Whittakers injury is. Chops (Westmeath) - Posts: 897 - 28/05/2026 20:10:03 2676362 Link
Roscommon GAA is delighted to announce a major milestone for the county with confirmation that the Dermot Earley Centre of Excellence will receive €10 million in funding under the Department of Justice Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) Fund. The funding was confirmed earlier today by Minister Jim O'Callaghan TD and Roscommon GAA extends its sincere thanks to Mr O 'Callaghan and his department for their support. This long-awaited news represents a transformative moment for Roscommon GAA and the wider community, paving the way for the development of a world-class sporting and community facility that will serve generations to come. The €10 million allocation, coupled with the previously sanctioned €5.5 million under the Large-Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) 2024, will bring this landmark project significantly closer to reality. Roscommon GAA extends sincere thanks to Thomas Byrne, Minister for Sport in 2024, for his support in securing the €5.5 million allocation. Roscommon announced this funding today. You'd wonder have the Westmeath county board explored this avenue of funding for the COE! Wmeath2 (Westmeath) - Posts: 210 - 29/05/2026 11:15:22 2676404 Link
Replying To Wmeath2: "Roscommon GAA is delighted to announce a major milestone for the county with confirmation that the Dermot Earley Centre of Excellence will receive €10 million in funding under the Department of Justice Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) Fund. The funding was confirmed earlier today by Minister Jim O'Callaghan TD and Roscommon GAA extends its sincere thanks to Mr O 'Callaghan and his department for their support. This long-awaited news represents a transformative moment for Roscommon GAA and the wider community, paving the way for the development of a world-class sporting and community facility that will serve generations to come. The €10 million allocation, coupled with the previously sanctioned €5.5 million under the Large-Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) 2024, will bring this landmark project significantly closer to reality. Roscommon GAA extends sincere thanks to Thomas Byrne, Minister for Sport in 2024, for his support in securing the €5.5 million allocation. Roscommon announced this funding today. You'd wonder have the Westmeath county board explored this avenue of funding for the COE!" How is the funding available in 2026 when when Ireland's IIP programme applications closed in 2023 ? Large-Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) are available though Minimum grant: ~€600,000 Maximum grant: up to €30 million per project [clarecoco.ie] Applicants usually must contribute at least 30% of project costs themselves Applications are generally from Local Authorities or National Governing Bodies for sport ExiledCuCu (Cavan) - Posts: 290 - 29/05/2026 12:58:48 2676428 Link
Best of luck to Mark McHugh, his management team & the entire panel of players on Saturday evening for the eagerly awaited clash with Cavan. I expect this to be a very close hard fought game especially given the inside track Cavan have on Westmeath. However, we are in bonus territory and there is no reason why Westmeath cannot win the game but we will need to display the same intensity, hunger and win the midfield/breaking ball battle. Hopefully a huge home support to will the team on Saturday evening. Iarmhi Abu londoner (UK) - Posts: 124 - 29/05/2026 13:27:57 2676433 Link