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Great start with 4 pts on the board but tough game away to Down coming up but I fancy on current form we will get something from this game.With home games against Fermanagh and Limerick and Laois away hopefully we can get enough pts on the board before our last game away to Wexford at end of march which will be tough.But things are very positive at the moment so well done to all squad and management.
Bruno@1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 300 - 03/02/2026 12:23:37
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mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 1918 - 03/02/2026 15:59:42
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Any sign of a planning report or fixtures plan yet, or has there been a decision on change of format for championships, or a decision on decoupling at minor??
CleanShoulder (Westmeath) - Posts: 405 - 03/02/2026 17:14:36
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Replying To CleanShoulder: "Any sign of a planning report or fixtures plan yet, or has there been a decision on change of format for championships, or a decision on decoupling at minor??" Am I right in saying any change would have to be voted in RE structure and then that's unlikely to be until 2027 at the earliest if it did happen?
OverTheHill85 (Westmeath) - Posts: 225 - 03/02/2026 17:57:28
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Saw a few asking for new managers for clubs in 2026 so said I'd post them:
M Shamrocks - David Martin (and Damien Burke)
Athlone - John Twaddle
TPass - Enda Monaghan (and Dean McNicholas)
Garrycastle: Still Gary Dolan (John Keane in for Doron Harte)
Killucan - Frank Boyle and Conor Jordan officially for 2026
Caulry - Nigel Dineen
Tang - Paul Conway
Malachys - NONE (had 2 lads in at diff times, neither stayed)
Castledaly - NONE
Milltown - Barry Downey
Multy - Niall O'Brien
Ballymore - Philip Quinn and Alan Mullen
Milltownpass - Graeme Corcoran
Ballynacargy - Tom Brennan
Ballycomoyle - James McHugh
Hurling
Raharney - Johnny Greville
Clonkill - Frank Aughey + Pat O'Toole
Pollard - Stephen Shiel
Fr Dalton's - Enda Mulhare (and Martin Buggy coach)
Brownstown - Philip Gilsenan
Wood - Noel Boyce
Ringtown - Shane Murphy
Southern Gaels - Seamus Qualter
HardToKnow135 (Westmeath) - Posts: 3 - 04/02/2026 23:50:03
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Some win by TUS/AIT last night - hammering UCC.The final will be packed with Westmeath lads between AIT and DCU, love to see it. Can't remember the last time AIT were in a Fresher final either. huge week for Westmeath football, with the Bosco Cup on Saturday too.
Fighting-Cocks69 (Westmeath) - Posts: 129 - 06/02/2026 11:05:08
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Replying To Fighting-Cocks69: "Some win by TUS/AIT last night - hammering UCC.The final will be packed with Westmeath lads between AIT and DCU, love to see it. Can't remember the last time AIT were in a Fresher final either. huge week for Westmeath football, with the Bosco Cup on Saturday too." This a fair achievement by TUS , another positive result which can only bode well for the future. Well done to all concerned and best of luck to both teams in the Bosco Cup final tomorrow
A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 369 - 06/02/2026 11:49:51
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Savage win for tus last night
Full of Westmeath men
Really brilliant to see Paul Keegan shine in the forward line chippin in w a monster shift
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Replying To HardToKnow135: "Saw a few asking for new managers for clubs in 2026 so said I'd post them:
M Shamrocks - David Martin (and Damien Burke)
Athlone - John Twaddle
TPass - Enda Monaghan (and Dean McNicholas)
Garrycastle: Still Gary Dolan (John Keane in for Doron Harte)
Killucan - Frank Boyle and Conor Jordan officially for 2026
Caulry - Nigel Dineen
Tang - Paul Conway
Malachys - NONE (had 2 lads in at diff times, neither stayed)
Castledaly - NONE
Milltown - Barry Downey
Multy - Niall O'Brien
Ballymore - Philip Quinn and Alan Mullen
Milltownpass - Graeme Corcoran
Ballynacargy - Tom Brennan
Ballycomoyle - James McHugh
Hurling
Raharney - Johnny Greville
Clonkill - Frank Aughey + Pat O'Toole
Pollard - Stephen Shiel
Fr Dalton's - Enda Mulhare (and Martin Buggy coach)
Brownstown - Philip Gilsenan
Wood - Noel Boyce
Ringtown - Shane Murphy
Southern Gaels - Seamus Qualter" is it not Kevin Burke with David Martin?
Any word on St. Josephs ? who did they get
nadunta2025 (Westmeath) - Posts: 25 - 06/02/2026 15:25:25
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Is Paddy Marsh not training Castledaly?
Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2567 - 06/02/2026 16:46:58
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Replying To Madformulty2000: "Savage win for tus last night
Full of Westmeath men
Really brilliant to see Paul Keegan shine in the forward line chippin in w a monster shift" Carbury out of Rosemount is building a serious CV for himself. Did great work with the Offaly minors last year Only pity is he's not in with our 20s, especially with all the post-primary success lately.
Fighting-Cocks69 (Westmeath) - Posts: 129 - 06/02/2026 17:09:27
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Replying To Fighting-Cocks69: "Some win by TUS/AIT last night - hammering UCC.The final will be packed with Westmeath lads between AIT and DCU, love to see it. Can't remember the last time AIT were in a Fresher final either. huge week for Westmeath football, with the Bosco Cup on Saturday too." Any list of player on both teams
sandyroad (Westmeath) - Posts: 4 - 06/02/2026 19:15:16
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Replying To HardToKnow135: "Saw a few asking for new managers for clubs in 2026 so said I'd post them:
M Shamrocks - David Martin (and Damien Burke)
Athlone - John Twaddle
TPass - Enda Monaghan (and Dean McNicholas)
Garrycastle: Still Gary Dolan (John Keane in for Doron Harte)
Killucan - Frank Boyle and Conor Jordan officially for 2026
Caulry - Nigel Dineen
Tang - Paul Conway
Malachys - NONE (had 2 lads in at diff times, neither stayed)
Castledaly - NONE
Milltown - Barry Downey
Multy - Niall O'Brien
Ballymore - Philip Quinn and Alan Mullen
Milltownpass - Graeme Corcoran
Ballynacargy - Tom Brennan
Ballycomoyle - James McHugh
Hurling
Raharney - Johnny Greville
Clonkill - Frank Aughey + Pat O'Toole
Pollard - Stephen Shiel
Fr Dalton's - Enda Mulhare (and Martin Buggy coach)
Brownstown - Philip Gilsenan
Wood - Noel Boyce
Ringtown - Shane Murphy
Southern Gaels - Seamus Qualter" I believe Stephen shiels left pollard to go to Meath camoige after a couple of months back training.
Mickey Dan Murtagh taking over apparently
westmeathgaa11 (Westmeath) - Posts: 346 - 06/02/2026 22:00:11
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Best of luck to both Westmeath schools in the Leinster final. Massive achievement to have an all Westmeath final. Hopefully a massive crowd in the park.
On another note, did anyone see the new proposal that county board released today on how the county championships both senior and junior would be structured?
Absolute madness!!! If the clubs let the proposal pass it will be the biggest mistake Westmeath football will ever make!!!!!!!
Actually can't believe it was sent out.
Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 612 - 06/02/2026 23:06:33
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Rumours that the westmeath executive and ccc have decided that u18s in last year of minor are not allowed play adult football again in westmeath. You can now vote, drive get married in westmeath but are not allowed play adult football, but u are allowed play u20s with adults. Its mind boiling really. I heard denis and Buddha explaining playing adult football at 16 years of age and how it helped them develop to the 2004 success. Obviously westmeath are doing it right and other 40 counties are wrong
Upforthegame23 (Westmeath) - Posts: 159 - 06/02/2026 23:53:59
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I see the county board have come back with another proposal since the previous ones gained no traction.
They now want to put 3 teams from each section through, but keep the A and B sections as they are. Top 2 in section A go through to semis and the other 4 teams in an open draw for the quarters
This is more nonsense. You have the 6 strongest teams on one side and the weaker side gets as many teams through to the knockouts.
You end up better off if you finish 3rd in section B than 4th in section A, where you would be playing much stronger teams.
It's also the same number of games as currently take place, thus not helping the dual player, which was apparently a key reason for wanting change in the first place.
They tried to change things, were clearly told that clubs are happy with the structure overall but have decided that they still want to change it for some reason.
anon (None) - Posts: 362 - 07/02/2026 10:33:06
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Replying To anon: "I see the county board have come back with another proposal since the previous ones gained no traction.
They now want to put 3 teams from each section through, but keep the A and B sections as they are. Top 2 in section A go through to semis and the other 4 teams in an open draw for the quarters
This is more nonsense. You have the 6 strongest teams on one side and the weaker side gets as many teams through to the knockouts.
You end up better off if you finish 3rd in section B than 4th in section A, where you would be playing much stronger teams.
It's also the same number of games as currently take place, thus not helping the dual player, which was apparently a key reason for wanting change in the first place.
They tried to change things, were clearly told that clubs are happy with the structure overall but have decided that they still want to change it for some reason." Agreed; a compromise could be a playoff between 4th in A and 3rd in B. Probably no space in the calendar. Intermediate A is really losing out; four potential winners in one group and only three will even reach a knockout.
OverTheHill85 (Westmeath) - Posts: 225 - 07/02/2026 11:16:26
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Replying To anon: "I see the county board have come back with another proposal since the previous ones gained no traction.
They now want to put 3 teams from each section through, but keep the A and B sections as they are. Top 2 in section A go through to semis and the other 4 teams in an open draw for the quarters
This is more nonsense. You have the 6 strongest teams on one side and the weaker side gets as many teams through to the knockouts.
You end up better off if you finish 3rd in section B than 4th in section A, where you would be playing much stronger teams.
It's also the same number of games as currently take place, thus not helping the dual player, which was apparently a key reason for wanting change in the first place.
They tried to change things, were clearly told that clubs are happy with the structure overall but have decided that they still want to change it for some reason." The only way that 3 teams qualifying from both groups would work, is an open draw and top in each group to a semi and second and third into quarters.
CleanShoulder (Westmeath) - Posts: 405 - 07/02/2026 11:37:06
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Replying To Temple56: "Best of luck to both Westmeath schools in the Leinster final. Massive achievement to have an all Westmeath final. Hopefully a massive crowd in the park.
On another note, did anyone see the new proposal that county board released today on how the county championships both senior and junior would be structured?
Absolute madness!!! If the clubs let the proposal pass it will be the biggest mistake Westmeath football will ever make!!!!!!!
Actually can't believe it was sent out." Hard to argue with it really - only a small few clubs unhappy with the current championship format. Overall it's working well and there's very little complaining. You'd think the county board would have bigger things to be worrying about instead of trying to fix something that doesn't really need fixing.
Especially when you look at the success at schools, college and county senior level over the last few weeks - that says plenty. Better off getting back to the stuff everyone actually wants sorted, like facilities and underage development.
Great game today in Cusack Park as well. CBS definitely the better side - the margin would've been very big only for McHugh. Once Will got that second goal off a poor kick-out decision, that was game, set and match.
CBS are very strong - bench every bit as good as the starting team, bringing on lads like Meehan, Hayes and more. Serious setup and brilliant school support again.
Fighting-Cocks69 (Westmeath) - Posts: 129 - 07/02/2026 15:57:59
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Replying To anon: "I see the county board have come back with another proposal since the previous ones gained no traction.
They now want to put 3 teams from each section through, but keep the A and B sections as they are. Top 2 in section A go through to semis and the other 4 teams in an open draw for the quarters
This is more nonsense. You have the 6 strongest teams on one side and the weaker side gets as many teams through to the knockouts.
You end up better off if you finish 3rd in section B than 4th in section A, where you would be playing much stronger teams.
It's also the same number of games as currently take place, thus not helping the dual player, which was apparently a key reason for wanting change in the first place.
They tried to change things, were clearly told that clubs are happy with the structure overall but have decided that they still want to change it for some reason." the dual player is always going to suffer. You only have to look at the league fixtures - it's week on week, non-stop for any dual player from 22nd February right through to early June, nine rounds of football alone.
It's nearly impossible to prioritise the dual player, and no matter what format you go with, there's always going to be problems for them. i know CC is looking teh chmapo tho
Fighting-Cocks69 (Westmeath) - Posts: 129 - 07/02/2026 16:06:01
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