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Replying To Claretandblue:  "How can a team be looking at a Leinster campaign that they haven't qualified for yet? I'm curious as to what they could do to prepare for it? Are they going to train really hard for next fortnight to build up stamina for matches in November and December?"
It's probably odds on that The Downs will be playing Tullamore on November 16th in Cusack. They will have one eye on the Leinster quarter final. They will be looking at videos, studying the opposition etc.

iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 245 - 13/10/2025 08:38:14    2639653

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Replying To Fighting-Cocks69:  "It was impressive bringing on players like Mitchell, Carroll, Martin, and especially Coughlan-he was superb when he came on. They had a few chances to go for goal and completely finish the game but opted to handpass over the bar instead. Does anyone know which county club The Downs or Kinnegad will be meeting next?"
Offaly I believe. The Downs will be firmly concentrated at the task at hand but they have a real chance to win Leinster with the likes of Cuala , Ardee and Kilmacud already gone.

Bluelake (Westmeath) - Posts: 323 - 13/10/2025 08:48:28    2639655

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Replying To Fighting-Cocks69:  "It was impressive bringing on players like Mitchell, Carroll, Martin, and especially Coughlan-he was superb when he came on. They had a few chances to go for goal and completely finish the game but opted to handpass over the bar instead. Does anyone know which county club The Downs or Kinnegad will be meeting next?"
They have a very impressive squad and that depth, should they emerge from Westmeath, could see them go well. Mitchell injury looks bad.

johnnyh (Westmeath) - Posts: 20 - 13/10/2025 08:57:51    2639658

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Replying To iarmhiabu:  "It's probably odds on that The Downs will be playing Tullamore on November 16th in Cusack. They will have one eye on the Leinster quarter final. They will be looking at videos, studying the opposition etc."
If anyone seriously thinks that Dermot Power, Barry Conroy and Kevin Maguire are going to spend the next fortnight studying videos of Tullamore then they need to think again. What an assertion to make. Can you imagine Jack Cooney and Ken McNevin thinking this and using it as motivation? The Downs have won one senior championship in 20 years, they may win 3-4 of the next 5-6 but absolutely no guarantees. Aindrias O the former correspondent for the Examiner had a famous saying "there's many a slip between cup and lip"

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2392 - 13/10/2025 10:01:06    2639676

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Replying To iarmhiabu:  "It's probably odds on that The Downs will be playing Tullamore on November 16th in Cusack. They will have one eye on the Leinster quarter final. They will be looking at videos, studying the opposition etc."
Think they have alot of that work ongoing since May

Thechick (Westmeath) - Posts: 281 - 13/10/2025 10:21:52    2639681

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "If anyone seriously thinks that Dermot Power, Barry Conroy and Kevin Maguire are going to spend the next fortnight studying videos of Tullamore then they need to think again. What an assertion to make. Can you imagine Jack Cooney and Ken McNevin thinking this and using it as motivation? The Downs have won one senior championship in 20 years, they may win 3-4 of the next 5-6 but absolutely no guarantees. Aindrias O the former correspondent for the Examiner had a famous saying "there's many a slip between cup and lip""
The Downs are absolutely talking about winning a Leinster title, as someone mentioned 2 recent All Ireland champions from Dublin are gone and Ardee St Mary's were knocked out of Louth. The Downs would have been using the 3 week block between the Shamrocks games for running. I don't think any team would need any extra motivation for a county final against their nearest rivals.

iarmhiabu (Westmeath) - Posts: 245 - 13/10/2025 11:03:31    2639690

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Replying To iarmhiabu:  "The Downs are absolutely talking about winning a Leinster title, as someone mentioned 2 recent All Ireland champions from Dublin are gone and Ardee St Mary's were knocked out of Louth. The Downs would have been using the 3 week block between the Shamrocks games for running. I don't think any team would need any extra motivation for a county final against their nearest rivals."
I don't think the downs are looking any further than the final at the moment definitely won't take things For granted , specially after losing last year's final

Mick1234 (Westmeath) - Posts: 39 - 13/10/2025 11:30:52    2639701

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Intermediate final will be a great game, two best teams and I wouldn't put much between either of them and section 2 in Senior. I said it before, but I think Milltown had their chance last year in the drawn final against garrycastle. They still will be one of the favourites next year but the longer you stay in intermediate, the harder it is to get out! Their full back can enjoy a nice break, he might be back to defend their Leinster League title ;)

daboru (Westmeath) - Posts: 54 - 13/10/2025 11:33:21    2639702

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what happened in the Tubberclair game, a fight in the stands ?

martyW (Westmeath) - Posts: 337 - 13/10/2025 11:36:58    2639705

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Weekend Semifinals Review

Senior:
Kinnegad secured a massive win. Lomans struggled, and losing Sam McCartan was a big blow. I was surprised at how unfit Lomans seemed they looked exhausted after just 40 minutes. The Downs had an easy win, while Shamrocks can be proud of their season overall. With some promising players coming through they'll be contenders for years to come. I'm predicting The Downs to take the final but it will be closer than many expect.

Intermediate:
In my opinion, the two winners were the clear favorites. I couldn't believe some thought Miltownpass or Miltown had a chance. The final will feature the two best teams in the championship. Tubberclair will enter as favorites but Shandonagh brings valuable experience from past close calls, including bragging rights from the final three years ago. I'm calling it a draw in regular time with Shandonagh winning in extra time. Some not so great scenes in both games enough said about that the better!!

Junior:
It's great to see two junior clubs make the final after tight semifinals. Hats off to Shamrocks and Lomans maintaining a high-level junior team is tough. I'm backing Ballingore to win the final by 2 or 3 points.

Junior 2:
There were a couple of surprise results here. It would be great to see St Pauls promoted again. I'm predicting St Pauls to win the final by 3 points. Tommy Ryan has been flying for T Pass in this competition anyone know why he didnt play for the seniors?

Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 582 - 13/10/2025 11:43:41    2639707

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Replying To martyW:  "what happened in the Tubberclair game, a fight in the stands ?"
Player sent off for two late challenges in injury time, left the field to some jeering, reacted to jeering, entered the crowd looking to settle the differences, left the tunnel area, returned 2-3 minutes later looking to settle more scores, supporters who had nothing to do with original incident became involved in a different area of the stand. Player will be looking at a significant break away from the pitch you would imagine having entered the crowd twice. A lot of handbags but it didn't look good. Credit to both sets of players and management who didn't get involved despite incorrect reports on here from some.

OverTheHill85 (Westmeath) - Posts: 145 - 13/10/2025 12:55:42    2639732

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I wasn't at either Intermediate semi and have no dog in this fight but the abuse coming from the stands in at players and officials is out of hand in general. 15 or 20 euro doesnt give anyone the right to abuse players or officials. Needs to be called out and bans need to follow

Darragh (Westmeath) - Posts: 347 - 13/10/2025 13:42:01    2639743

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Replying To OverTheHill85:  "Player sent off for two late challenges in injury time, left the field to some jeering, reacted to jeering, entered the crowd looking to settle the differences, left the tunnel area, returned 2-3 minutes later looking to settle more scores, supporters who had nothing to do with original incident became involved in a different area of the stand. Player will be looking at a significant break away from the pitch you would imagine having entered the crowd twice. A lot of handbags but it didn't look good. Credit to both sets of players and management who didn't get involved despite incorrect reports on here from some."
Hard man out seeking supporters, What ever about getting involved with the other team if the above is true whoever it is had made a show of themselves and let themselves and the club down.

sourmilk93 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1250 - 13/10/2025 14:34:40    2639765

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Junior 1 Semi Finals
Two very close matches which could easily have gone either way. Good to see Ballinagore and Josephs make it to the final and it should be an interesting affair. Josephs V Shamrocks on Saturday. Josephs very sharp especially in 1st half. Both goals they got were well taken though Mc Donnells tap & go did take Shamrocks unaware. For a good bit of second half, Josephs were well ahead. Led by 9 with about 10 minutes remaining however credit to Mullingar, they put in a great finish and almost snatched it. Two Good Junior sides.
Ballinagore went through more lives than a cat on Sunday in the Bridge. Cagy first half. Lomans lost a man to a second yellow which should have hindered them but didnt perhaps until the very end. How Lomans didnt pop over a point when they got that late penalty is bizarre as it would have won them the game. Credit to Ballinagore, they stuck at it and with Mc Daniels they have the stand out player in this grade. Not sure what he ended up with, 15 or 16 points but it was impressive stuff. Like the other semi final, two good sides and the final will be interesting. Ballinagore Top scorers in the championship and Josephs with the lowest concession rate. Hard one to call. Perhaps Ballinagore due to greater scoring threat but its anyone's guess.
Also well done to St Pauls in Junior 2. Good result for them.

Greengrass1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 32 - 13/10/2025 14:46:34    2639770

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Replying To Darragh:  "I wasn't at either Intermediate semi and have no dog in this fight but the abuse coming from the stands in at players and officials is out of hand in general. 15 or 20 euro doesnt give anyone the right to abuse players or officials. Needs to be called out and bans need to follow"
Almost impossible to ban supporters for verbal abuse unfortunately. Implementing a ban would be impossible

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2392 - 13/10/2025 15:06:07    2639773

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Replying To sourmilk93:  "Hard man out seeking supporters, What ever about getting involved with the other team if the above is true whoever it is had made a show of themselves and let themselves and the club down."
Not condoning his actions whatsoever and his club did their utmost to stop it getting worse but a couple of supporters in the stand should be ashamed of their carry on. Name calling and verbally abusing a player is cowardly and lets down his own club. The individuals responsible for the name calling were spoken to by prominent club members and should be discouraged from attending future matches.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2392 - 13/10/2025 15:09:50    2639775

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "Not condoning his actions whatsoever and his club did their utmost to stop it getting worse but a couple of supporters in the stand should be ashamed of their carry on. Name calling and verbally abusing a player is cowardly and lets down his own club. The individuals responsible for the name calling were spoken to by prominent club members and should be discouraged from attending future matches."
Oh I get that and how do we define what is verbals and what is abuse. I think we expect an awful lot of players and officials these days but some supporters think that they can say what they want and walk out of the ground laughing after

Darragh (Westmeath) - Posts: 347 - 13/10/2025 15:39:30    2639785

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The carry on of supporters and actions of players in both Intermediate semi finals were disgraceful. The board should throw the book at the four clubs , its the only way to do it.

A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 328 - 13/10/2025 15:48:14    2639792

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Replying To Darragh:  "Oh I get that and how do we define what is verbals and what is abuse. I think we expect an awful lot of players and officials these days but some supporters think that they can say what they want and walk out of the ground laughing after"
Fine the clubs. There is video evidence

Mattyreilly (Westmeath) - Posts: 173 - 13/10/2025 16:01:35    2639802

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Must be a few Kinnegad fans on here stirring the pot about The Downs having an eye on Leinster. Such nonsense. Ye must never have been involved in adult teams to be peddling that rubbish. After last year's heartbreak they are not going to get distracted by looking too far ahead.
Having seen both semi's at the weekend Kinnegad for me have a great chance.
I see The Downs are contention for a clean sweep of U14, U16 and minor as well as the senior. Some going with U14 & U16 already in the bag. Didn't they win all 3 underage competitions back around 10 years ago with a lot of those players now back-boning the senior team ?

BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1194 - 13/10/2025 16:05:11    2639805

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