The Irish Times

Longford improve their lot as they take midlands derby against Westmeath

Westmeath promotion hopes dealt sever blow in four-point defeat

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 17:03

Not too much to be gleaned from Dublin’s cruise past Westmeath

Champions take early control and build impregnable lead at O’Moore Park

Mon Nov 09 2020 - 05:00

Ciarán Kilkenny to the fore as Dublin brush off resilient Westmeath

Bid for six in a row begins with 11 point win in difficult conditions in Portlaoise

Sat Nov 07 2020 - 21:23

Kildare sign off league campaign with another impressive win

Win over Westmeath leaves the Lilywhites in good from ahead of Leinster Championship

Sat Oct 24 2020 - 18:42

O’Byrne Cup: Ger Egan hits 1-5 as Westmeath defeat Dublin

Lake County win title for the first time since 1988

Fri Jan 18 2019 - 21:59

Westmeath ease past Longford to reach O’Byrne Cup final

Longford did not manage a score from play in surprising mismatch in pre-season clash

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 18:03

Kingston hat-trick eases the path for Laois

Westmeath challenge unravels during the second half at Tullamore

Mon May 28 2018 - 07:15

Paul Kingston grabs hat-trick as Laois run up a score against Westmeath

Four-goal second half helps Laois to 10-point victory in Tullamore

Sat May 26 2018 - 19:20

O’Byrne Cup: Meath beat Longford on free-kicks

Westmeath will play local rivals in the final after seeing off Offaly in Mullingar semi-final

Sun Jan 14 2018 - 18:12

Ciarán Murphy: Mayo can conjure up that bit of magic to beat the Dubs

Mayo winning the All-Ireland would not be a miracle. They are the second best team

Wed Sept 13 2017 - 20:00

Westmeath faced the music but Dublin waltzed through

Brave decision saw Tom Cribbin’s team leave themselves too open and ship record defeat

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 06:00

Compliant Westmeath taken apart by Dublin machine

Between the 13th minute and half-time, Dublin scored 1-11. Westmeath only scored 0-1

Sun Jun 25 2017 - 18:07

Dublin have too much in the locker for Westmeath

They have yet to hit their stride but Jim Gavin’s side are 1/100 favourites for a reason

Fri Jun 23 2017 - 17:44

GAA Statistics: John Heslin needed in the middle for Westmeath

Half way there? What have Westmeath learned from last two Leinster final defeats . . .

Thu Jun 22 2017 - 06:00

Westmeath set up date with the Dubs after Offaly replay win

An impressive John Heslin helps steer his side into the Leinster SFC semi-finals

Sat Jun 17 2017 - 19:51

All your previews for a bumper Gaelic games weekend

The meeting of Galway and Mayo tops the bill on Sunday with one other semi-final

Sat Jun 10 2017 - 15:02

Westmeath enjoy their day out in the sun

John Heslin shines as Wexford well beaten in Division Four decider at Croker

Sat Apr 08 2017 - 17:48

Division Four: Wexford and Westmeath stay on course

Leitrim dig deep to see off Carlow, as Limerick edge London on UL’s 3G pitch

Sun Mar 05 2017 - 19:16

Niall Murphy keeps Connacht on course to defend football title

Sligo player’s late goal secures spot in Interprovincial final

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 20:24

Aidan O’Shea’s late goal takes pressure off Mayo

Westmeath had got to within three points with stirring comeback

Sun Jul 31 2016 - 19:59

Westmeath squeeze past Offaly to take derby honours in Mullingar

Niall McNamee?s ambitious long-range free falls wide as home side win by one point

Sun Jun 12 2016 - 18:49

GAA previews: DCU forwards to test Dublin full-back line

Conclusion of O’Byrne Cup group stages to add a little spice to weekend action

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 01:02

Sporting Advent Calendar #2: Westmeath end their derby hoodoo

John Heslin to the fore as the lake county finally beat their neighbours Meath

Wed Dec 02 2015 - 12:00

Stephen Rochford given three-year term as new Mayo manager

Management team - Donie Buckley, former Armagh footballer Tony McEntee and Barry Carey

Mon Nov 30 2015 - 23:00

Stephen Moore knows gold only comes from digging deep

Wallaby hooker left Ireland as child when GP father took job in Queensland mining town

Tue Oct 27 2015 - 01:23

Dublin footballers lead the way with 11 All Star nominations

Stephen Cluxton and Paul Flynn miss out as nine counties feature on the short list

Thu Oct 01 2015 - 07:00

Dublin make it five-in-a-row as Westmeath are clinically put away

Congested nature of game will stand to Jim Gavin’s side in tougher battles

Sun Jul 12 2015 - 19:30

Dublin not about to become victim of Leinster final ambush

Westmeath to be brought back down to earth by Jim Gavin’s in-form side

Sun Jul 12 2015 - 13:12

Jim Gavin says players want to move on from Armagh controversy

Dublin manager says Davey Byrne’s injuries not as serious as originally reported

Fri Jul 10 2015 - 01:48

Egan has vision of Westmeath winning Leinster crown

Dublin a tougher prospect than Meath were and 70 minutes at full tilt will be needed

Thu Jul 09 2015 - 01:02

Ironmen infuse Westmeath with a steely resolve

More than miracle needed for challengers to beat Dubs, says manager Tom Cribbin

Tue Jul 07 2015 - 08:45

Something from the weekend: Our GAA team’s view from the Press Box

Seán Moran, Malachy Clerkin and Gavin Cummiskey look at the weekend’s action

Mon Jun 29 2015 - 18:39

Meath left pale and haunted after Westmeath bury ghost

Thrilling comeback gives underdogs their first win over neighbours

Mon Jun 29 2015 - 12:54

Sensational comeback as Westmeath make history in some style

Inspirational Kieran Martin helps midlanders to first-ever championship win over Meath

Sun Jun 28 2015 - 21:45