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Great to see Pat Burke winning the Leinster long puc and Conor Raleigh winning the minor version.
Congratulations to both
Iarmhi abu!!!

jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1979 - 28/06/2026 11:11:34    2682362

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Replying To jobber:  "Great to see Pat Burke winning the Leinster long puc and Conor Raleigh winning the minor version.
Congratulations to both
Iarmhi abu!!!"
Conor Raleigh winning the Under 16 two years in a row is phenomenal. Wonder is it a first for the u-16 competition.

stonemadbeany (USA) - Posts: 649 - 28/06/2026 14:51:23    2682409

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The timing of Lough Lene Gaels v Delvin senior A championship match Sunday at the same time as the All Ireland hurling semi final is i would say very telling and shows the way our county priorities are right now.

jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1979 - 01/07/2026 22:35:28    2683551

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More conspiracy theory nonsense.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2693 - 02/07/2026 10:16:50    2683594

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Replying To jobber:  "The timing of Lough Lene Gaels v Delvin senior A championship match Sunday at the same time as the All Ireland hurling semi final is i would say very telling and shows the way our county priorities are right now."
Crazy carry on, men mentioned in the podcast TOO It'd be a huge shame if it's true, I genuinely can't understand it at all.

Thought the podcast was really well done to be fair. All the guests spoke honestly and respectfully, especially Pat O'Brien. Really enjoyed it and hope they keep it going. The lads even mentioned at the end that they were hoping there'd be no clashes with the All-Ireland finals or the Westmeath club championship games
Clonkill looked strong in the intermediate last night too. Does anyone know if they'll lose many from the team that started to senior team

I don't think CTG will have it as easy as last year with all the injuries. They still have huge numbers, but they'll need a few of the younger lads to step up. In fairness, nearly every Senior A club seems to be dealing with a few casualties this year apart from The Gaels and Fr. Daltons... although I could be wrong.

Fighting-Cocks69 (Westmeath) - Posts: 189 - 02/07/2026 15:03:46    2683690

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "More conspiracy theory nonsense."
Just to improve your English.
A conspiracy theory is imagined.I am merely reporting a fact.

If you dont like my opinion explain why I am wrong instead of using derogratory language. Or is it you wont or cant argue the point.

jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1979 - 02/07/2026 16:31:02    2683723

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Replying To jobber:  "The timing of Lough Lene Gaels v Delvin senior A championship match Sunday at the same time as the All Ireland hurling semi final is i would say very telling and shows the way our county priorities are right now."
Well the last time I checked, neither the Gaels or Delvin have any players represented on either the Limerick or Clare panels, (correct me if I'm wrong)… so not sure what the problem is ??

CleanShoulder (Westmeath) - Posts: 422 - 02/07/2026 16:58:42    2683732

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Replying To CleanShoulder:  "Well the last time I checked, neither the Gaels or Delvin have any players represented on either the Limerick or Clare panels, (correct me if I'm wrong)… so not sure what the problem is ??"
What an unbelievable response. Is it any wonder hurling is on its knees around the country

Sloweddie (Kilkenny) - Posts: 33 - 02/07/2026 22:44:52    2683797

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Replying To CleanShoulder:  "Well the last time I checked, neither the Gaels or Delvin have any players represented on either the Limerick or Clare panels, (correct me if I'm wrong)… so not sure what the problem is ??"
OK let me try and help the football people who dont understand that believe it or not people in Collinstown,Fore and Delvin are hurling fans who would love to see the All Ireland hurling semi final. Even from an economic point of view its a stupid piece of timing.

jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1979 - 03/07/2026 07:18:51    2683817

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Im.just going to make one observation and I might not be liked for it..(i already noticed the way hurling was treated in the westmeath draws)..I was in a known hurling pub in westmeath the day of the all Ireland qtr final between cork and Offaly, they were showing the westmeath football against Monaghan which is totally understandable I've no issues with that..but what I'm trying to say is if it was vice versa with the hurlers doing well in the all Ireland like westmeath in the football this year id wager if I was in the football part of westmeath it would not be shown.
The hurling people in westmeath seem to be the genuine westmeath supporters who are happy for both sports to do well but far less support for hurling from football people.

preddan (Kildare) - Posts: 839 - 03/07/2026 13:04:16    2683913

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Same on Saturday, Cork v Galway at 3:30, intermediate game at 3pm, senior B game at 4:45, none of those players will get to watch much if any of the game, or God forbid players might want to go to either all ireland semi final

stonemadbeany (USA) - Posts: 649 - 03/07/2026 14:02:45    2683933

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Replying To Sloweddie:  "What an unbelievable response. Is it any wonder hurling is on its knees around the country"
And believe me thats an attitude held by many in this county.
But hurling people arent fools and this will spur them on.

jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1979 - 03/07/2026 16:10:43    2683977

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Replying To jobber:  "OK let me try and help the football people who dont understand that believe it or not people in Collinstown,Fore and Delvin are hurling fans who would love to see the All Ireland hurling semi final. Even from an economic point of view its a stupid piece of timing."
I'll go back further if ya like, there is no change in attitude to hurling and it goes back yrs. Sure look back to the last time the Leinster title was won and see how the hurlers were treated even after winning Christy ring.

2maroonjerseys (Galway) - Posts: 161 - 03/07/2026 18:36:38    2684032

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Grow up lads. There's matches being played tomorrow and Sunday in most counties. Just checked Tipp fixtures-results and there's a full schedule of hurling matches on. Quit moaning and let's get out and go to the games that we have on.

midfield9 (Westmeath) - Posts: 117 - 03/07/2026 23:27:24    2684073

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Aside from the scheduling conflicts who are we most looking forward to seeing back out on the pitch and those potential ones to watch for breakthrough player of this year's championship.

For me I always look forward to watching Cunningham at my club. Also looking forward to seeing what a few of the new lads bring to the team this year, young Ormsby and Farrell are two to keep an eye on with the latter having been away for the last couple of years.

Elsewhere be interesting to see how Shaw gets on at Clonkill, he's his first season with the county under his belt and I believe he's been given the armband this year so they will be expecting him to take it to the next level this year.

Dennis_Maroon95kg (Westmeath) - Posts: 2 - 03/07/2026 23:49:27    2684075

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Replying To Dennis_Maroon95kg:  "Aside from the scheduling conflicts who are we most looking forward to seeing back out on the pitch and those potential ones to watch for breakthrough player of this year's championship.

For me I always look forward to watching Cunningham at my club. Also looking forward to seeing what a few of the new lads bring to the team this year, young Ormsby and Farrell are two to keep an eye on with the latter having been away for the last couple of years.

Elsewhere be interesting to see how Shaw gets on at Clonkill, he's his first season with the county under his belt and I believe he's been given the armband this year so they will be expecting him to take it to the next level this year."
Well the one i would love to see back on the pitch most of all is David O Reilly who has been sadly missed,a young man fit to lead Westmeath for years. Owen Mccabe back for Daltons and hopefully for Westmeath and to see some of the Clonkill youngsters who have been winning titles. In the Senior B Plunketts have a lot of young players and hopefully they will shine as should Darragh Mccormack and Brian Guerin.
In the intermediate Turin had some very good young players last year as did Southern Gaels but its great to see Jack Galvin back as well.

jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1979 - 04/07/2026 13:12:58    2684125

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Clonkill have a couple of gems in Darragh Kenny and Kian Loughlin both who starred for CBS in their great Leinster run this year, they have Darragh Egerton back from injury. They are missing Luke Loughlin and Niall Mitchell though who are big losses.
Castletown carrying a couple of injuries with David O'Reilly and Aonghus Clarke still unavailable at the moment, Peter Clarke away until latter stages of championship too. They have David Lynch back and Dylan Corrigan is eligible to play this year, he is a quality young player.
Lough Lene Gaels are probably the most settled team of all the Senior A teams which will stand to them.
I expect Raharney to be much improved under Johnny Greville this year and they have Sean Quinn back as well as having the likes of Joey Boyle, the Grevilles and Ciaran Doyle available all year since they weren't involved with the county.
Fr Daltons will be fancying themselves to take another scalp this year and the experience they've been gaining from maintaining Senior A status the last couple of years is standing to them.
I think Delvin have been hit bad with retirements and injuries apparently so this will make survival all the more difficult for them.

Dheen (Westmeath) - Posts: 1135 - 04/07/2026 14:48:27    2684153

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