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Replying To Gaaforlife2023: "They threw it away. I agree i think when shels when down to 14 it suited them and the gaels stopped playing" Cracking match, great entertainment, Wexford team played brilliantly in last quarter, their football strength and fitness had an impact, Derek Mc was sublime, 2-3 from play at 41 years old, Shane Williams excellent too, Jason Malone was having his best ever game and got taken off, seemed harsh on him.
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Replying To Claretandblue: "Cracking match, great entertainment, Wexford team played brilliantly in last quarter, their football strength and fitness had an impact, Derek Mc was sublime, 2-3 from play at 41 years old, Shane Williams excellent too, Jason Malone was having his best ever game and got taken off, seemed harsh on him." Carrying a knock maybe. He had a super game.
Dheen (Westmeath) - Posts: 1193 - 08/11/2026 15:56:34
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Replying To Claretandblue: "Cracking match, great entertainment, Wexford team played brilliantly in last quarter, their football strength and fitness had an impact, Derek Mc was sublime, 2-3 from play at 41 years old, Shane Williams excellent too, Jason Malone was having his best ever game and got taken off, seemed harsh on him." Fantastic effort by the Gaels very unlucky deserved extra time at least. There were load's of great performances in a fabulous match.Great credit too to Shelmaliers with both teams giving great entertainment.
Westmeath hurling has its problems but this weekend can give us hope and congrats as well to the Crookedwood camogie team on winning the Leinster junior title.
jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 2058 - 08/11/2026 22:28:59
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After seeing the county final and yesterday game, the previous couple of years for westmeath in leinster club action, CBS in lainster A competitions. The county minors winning 3 leinster champuonship games this year, I think to say the talent isn't there is wrong.
There is also no point blaming managers who are interviewed for positions, get the job and are then thrown under bus to use a recent term. Minors had a great yeats, had issue with a few in CB, seniors hadn't such a good year but Issues with CB.
I would think the process of selection is the issue, who is responsible for this aspect, when is that reviewed and who is accountable, the leinster football win has covered over the same problems in minor football appointment last few years.
Westmeath have players capable of been competitive at intercounty, they were all not part of panel this year for various reasons, now is not the time for blaming but to get the process right for everyone involved
Upforthegame23 (Westmeath) - Posts: 189 - 09/11/2026 06:13:42
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Great performance from LLG yesterday. A serious display of determination and heart right across the team. Particularly impressive was Derek Mc, who really stood. Days like that remind you of the pride, passion and talent we have. With Turin and OP also progressing, it reinforces the belief that our county hurling setup deserves far better than it has been afforded in the recent past.
Any future appointment must be preceded by proper due diligence. The shortcomings of the last two appointments were flagged well before either got off the ground. A small amount of relevant research, particularly from those on the coalface, can tell you an awful lot.
We have the talent, the commitment and the passion. What we need now is the leadership, judgement and decision-making to match.
Loughlenegale (Westmeath) - Posts: 78 - 09/11/2026 10:23:05
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Replying To Loughlenegale: "Great performance from LLG yesterday. A serious display of determination and heart right across the team. Particularly impressive was Derek Mc, who really stood. Days like that remind you of the pride, passion and talent we have. With Turin and OP also progressing, it reinforces the belief that our county hurling setup deserves far better than it has been afforded in the recent past.
Any future appointment must be preceded by proper due diligence. The shortcomings of the last two appointments were flagged well before either got off the ground. A small amount of relevant research, particularly from those on the coalface, can tell you an awful lot.
We have the talent, the commitment and the passion. What we need now is the leadership, judgement and decision-making to match." Absolutely, we were a puck of a ball away from having three Westmeath teams in Leinster semi finals
Dheen (Westmeath) - Posts: 1193 - 09/11/2026 12:02:01
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Replying To Upforthegame23: "After seeing the county final and yesterday game, the previous couple of years for westmeath in leinster club action, CBS in lainster A competitions. The county minors winning 3 leinster champuonship games this year, I think to say the talent isn't there is wrong.
There is also no point blaming managers who are interviewed for positions, get the job and are then thrown under bus to use a recent term. Minors had a great yeats, had issue with a few in CB, seniors hadn't such a good year but Issues with CB.
I would think the process of selection is the issue, who is responsible for this aspect, when is that reviewed and who is accountable, the leinster football win has covered over the same problems in minor football appointment last few years.
Westmeath have players capable of been competitive at intercounty, they were all not part of panel this year for various reasons, now is not the time for blaming but to get the process right for everyone involved" And looking forward to seeing our u20s with the likes of Cormac McKeogh, Ryan Williams, Padraig Casey, Conor Williams, Dylan Corrigan, MJ Long, Sean Hayes, Padraig Monaghan, Kian Loughlin, Dillon Burke etc loads of talent hopefully Conaty can do well with them he is the right man for the job I think. They are more than capable of getting a good run in Leinster. Its not all doom and gloom in Westmeath hurling but we need to make a smart and swift appointment at Senior. I hear some players would be willing to make themselves available again now that current management is gone, which is not right either but we need everyone.
Dheen (Westmeath) - Posts: 1193 - 09/11/2026 12:16:30
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Well done to the three clubs over the weekend. Gaels had a superb year and did Westmeath hurling proud yesterday
Any word on who got the cards in Carlow on Saturday? Heard there were four sendings-off overall. Any names Plunketts will need everyone available against the Laois champions and Turin will have their work cut out for them against the Kilkenny champions
TheWagonWheel-N91Y529 (Westmeath) - Posts: 65 - 09/11/2026 15:37:35
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Replying To Dheen: "And looking forward to seeing our u20s with the likes of Cormac McKeogh, Ryan Williams, Padraig Casey, Conor Williams, Dylan Corrigan, MJ Long, Sean Hayes, Padraig Monaghan, Kian Loughlin, Dillon Burke etc loads of talent hopefully Conaty can do well with them he is the right man for the job I think. They are more than capable of getting a good run in Leinster. Its not all doom and gloom in Westmeath hurling but we need to make a smart and swift appointment at Senior. I hear some players would be willing to make themselves available again now that current management is gone, which is not right either but we need everyone." darragh kenny too
TheWagonWheel-N91Y529 (Westmeath) - Posts: 65 - 09/11/2026 16:12:34
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Replying To TheWagonWheel-N91Y529: "darragh kenny too" Of course, he's another great prospect. He was excellent for Clonkill this year.
Dheen (Westmeath) - Posts: 1193 - 09/11/2026 17:08:25
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