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It's not a massive upset but in the context of things it's huge for Plunkett's. They were very big and physical, which led to a lot of frees against but they gained more than they gave away from it. They went into their shell in the second half and it could have cost them but their defence was outstanding. Great to have a championship where at least 4 teams think they can win it. Hard luck to Na Piarsaig who fought back in the second half. Gaawestmeath (Westmeath) - Posts: 86 - 23/12/2024 12:08:28 2584331 Link 0 |
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Na Piarsaigh had the likes of Davy Williams, Darragh Smith, Ryan Williams, Conor Heffernan, Alex Little, Kylan Heffernan, reigning champions and beat Plunketts by 18 points in group stages, Plunketts minus their best forward Eoin Meehan, the reaction of the Na Piarsaigh supporters during the closing stages and afterwards suggests it was nowhere on the cards, Plunketts had far greater hunger and desire, complacency was a factor in the Na Piarsaigh set up, resulting in a massive upset. Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1950 - 23/12/2024 12:08:49 2584332 Link 0 |
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A brilliant win for Mullingar hurling which must make Plunketts firm favourites for 2025 senior B.We can argue all day whether it was a big surprise but the reality is Oliver Plunketts beat Clann Na Gael in the semi final and Na Piarsagh in the final both by a point.Clann had finished 1st in the league section and the LLG/Turin outfit 2nd which adds to their achievement.
jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1616 - 23/12/2024 13:50:32 2584341 Link 0 |
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Great win for Plunketts and they are doing super work at underage. Producing a lot of quality players and fielding two teams at many grades. Cullion nearby have quality teams and numbers coming through as well when you look at u12 up to u16 in particular. Hurling in Mullingar is thriving now and is being seen at County underage development squads. Most clubs in the county are putting in trojan work to be fair. Looking forward to seeing what talent is on display for Westmeath in Springfield on the 28th, the talk is a lot of youth involved which is brilliant but we still need our experienced and seasoned players! Dheen (Westmeath) - Posts: 968 - 23/12/2024 16:33:35 2584355 Link 1 |
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Unfortunately didn't make the game in Springfield on Saturday, glad they supported a great cause as well. Any feedback on the game itself? Dheen (Westmeath) - Posts: 968 - 02/01/2025 18:50:29 2584387 Link 0 |
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According to those at it there were four or five keepers used as Noel Conaty has retired, a great keeper in recent years, hard to replace, Kieran O' Brien from Castletown, Turin's Eoin Aughey and Jack Gillen were used in the match, Aonghus Clarke didn't feature, Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 1950 - 02/01/2025 19:51:13 2584390 Link 0 |
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I seen that some players won't be available for the early stages of the league and will return then towards the end of it. I presume that's a couple of experienced players. Conaty gave great service, excellent goalie and will be for the Gaels for another couple of seasons you'd imagine.
Dheen (Westmeath) - Posts: 968 - 02/01/2025 21:50:12 2584395 Link 0 |
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I was there and there were no Castletown players present.They had a club function but had their own session at Castletown that morning.But news isnt good regarding Aonghus Clarke and Niall O Brien. Eoin Aughey has promise bt its hard to judge from challenge matches.33 players present with a good few experienced players missing due to Christmas weddings.
jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1616 - 03/01/2025 11:42:39 2584425 Link 0 |
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What were the teams like? Who impressed? Possibly too soon to say regarding Niall O'Brien and Aonghus Clarke, Bulfin did say recently that he will be without the services of a few players early in the league, could possibly be including those two who might want to recharge after a long year nearly into December with CTG. Dheen (Westmeath) - Posts: 968 - 03/01/2025 12:33:09 2584433 Link 0 |