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My top five players from the weekend that aren't on county panels would be Morgan Gavigan (Malachy's), Seán Leech and Sami Clarke (Killucan), Dan Leech (Kinnegad) and Jordan McDonnell (Streamstown). They're all forwards but I thought they were the standout lads over the weekend. On the other side of it, I have to say I was disappointed with Multy. I expected a lot more from McGivney, Wallace and Thornton, and their backs really struggled as well. Even a few of the Malachy's lads on the podcasts were saying themselves they weren't great, which says a lot. For me, Milltown, Shandonagh and Milltownpass (I think we will see Monday) are a good bit ahead of everyone else in intermediate. I honestly can't see any of the other teams getting near them or making a final unless something mad happens. The Bridge v Rosemount was another poor enough game. There were a few very soft goals and The Bridge will be sick looking back at them. Fighting-Cocks69 (Westmeath) - Posts: 204 - 25/07/2026 23:14:45 2687128 Link 0 |
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Jack_Sparrow (Westmeath) - Posts: 1087 - 26/07/2026 09:52:01 2687145 Link 2 |
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The groups having 3 come out of each group, even though one is weaker makes no sense but I wouldn't bring league tables into it. Finea and Killucan are two examples over the years of being notoriously bad in the league due to lads on county panels. Tang used to be the other way and were in D1 while being intermediate. Gaawestmeath (Westmeath) - Posts: 138 - 26/07/2026 11:27:50 2687153 Link 0 |
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I think at senior level the gap isn't as big, Garrycastle, Caulry and Shamrocks could all be in the B section and they'd be competitive games. However I think there's a huge gap developing at intermediate level. Finea, Ballinagore, Maryland and Ballinagore wouldn't be within 10 points of Shandonagh, Miltown, Malachys, or Milltownpass. I'm not even sure Rochfortbridge would be either. So the fact there are three coming out is a mishap the county board need to fix and revert back to the original structure next year. Or even have a preliminary QF between Section A team 4 vs Section B team 3.
DelaneyCup2026 (Westmeath) - Posts: 11 - 26/07/2026 13:17:22 2687164 Link 0 |
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In relation to three teams from each section qualifying which has been discussed at length here is that one noticeable feature of the games I attended over the weekend was that there was far more intensity and urgency as a first day defeat means sides are almost into knockout matches. Loman's vs The Downs last year in the group stages was like a challenge match, there was zero euphoria or disappointment among supporters afterwards as both knew they'd qualify, that wasn't the case this weekend, Caulry against Garrycastle in next round is basically a must win match for both sides, that makes for very interesting matches. Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2714 - 26/07/2026 14:55:17 2687177 Link 0 |
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I think most people would agree with that but the solution should not be supporting mediocrity. Three teams should qualify from section A and 1 from section B to semi finals. Throw in a relegation final between the bottom two in B and the intensity would be even higher and quality maintained
jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1990 - 26/07/2026 19:46:28 2687284 Link 1 |
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Any system where the 4th ranked team is knocked out yet the 9th ranked team qualifies is not fair.
Wmeath2 (Westmeath) - Posts: 213 - 26/07/2026 20:01:22 2687294 Link 4 |
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The county board are looking for a change of format, the idea was thrown out by the clubs this year so they made a slight change to annoy everyone. Some of the options put forward were farcical. Can anyone confirm truth in the rumors delegates haven't had a meeting since the planning in February?
ManBallAndAll (Westmeath) - Posts: 24 - 26/07/2026 23:35:46 2687381 Link 0 |
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Those rankings are based on last year is the only thing. Would caulry be ranked 6th in this years championship minus Senan and Conor McCormack? With that in mind you would have 4 of the other 5 qualifying. At the end of the day the best team will win the championship CasKD (Westmeath) - Posts: 49 - 26/07/2026 23:42:15 2687385 Link 0 |
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Congrats to Mayo, and congrats to Mattie Whittaker on making the team of the season on The Sunday Game. Corofin123 (Westmeath) - Posts: 24 - 27/07/2026 09:20:35 2687416 Link 0 |
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Well done to Mattie Whitaker making Sunday game team if the year. Chops (Westmeath) - Posts: 944 - 27/07/2026 10:03:31 2687426 Link 0 |
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Was always the standout performer for Westmeath this year, some other contenders but anyone who went to all the games recognise he was slightly ahead of the rest.
DelaneyCup2026 (Westmeath) - Posts: 11 - 27/07/2026 10:06:20 2687427 Link 0 |
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The structure that needed no changing and had everyone happy bar a few dual clubs who need to come up with a hurling revamp rather than trying to take from the football majority in the county.
DelaneyCup2026 (Westmeath) - Posts: 11 - 27/07/2026 10:07:57 2687431 Link 0 |
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I was in Cusack Park Saturday evening. Kinnegad looked very strong & fit, Garrycastle had no answer for them & their match v Caulry is pretty much a knock out game now. If Kinnegad can keep at this level they will be hard beaten. The second match was very poor quality in the first half although quite intense. Lomans have to be kicking themselves for not winning it, 7 points up at one stage & a crazy decision by Sam McCartan to kick the ball away in injury time which cost his team the match. The Downs will be happy with a point, Luke Loughlin was a huge loss but I hear he is back for the next round. Round 2 should be very interesting. Left Full (Westmeath) - Posts: 284 - 27/07/2026 10:36:29 2687446 Link 0 |
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Anywhere with Information about the next round of games, and the rest of the championship going forward? I live away and try and get down for games. A bit of planning needed.
Corofin123 (Westmeath) - Posts: 24 - 27/07/2026 14:10:36 2687521 Link 0 |
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All on the website
Moorehead (Westmeath) - Posts: 146 - 27/07/2026 15:20:12 2687543 Link 0 |
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Friday 7th Aug 2026 Westmeath Senior Football - Section A - Round 2 Caulry 19:30 Garrycastle Venue: Páirc Chiaráin, Athlone Referee: Eoin Gorman Saturday 8th Aug 2026 Westmeath Senior Football - Section A - Round 2 Coralstown-Kinnegad 19:15 Na Dúnta Venue: TEG Cusack Park, Westmeath Referee: Barry Pierce Westmeath Senior Football - Section B - Round 2 Tubberclair 19:15 Tyrrrellspass Venue: Moate Referee: Barry Kelly Sunday 9th Aug 2026 Westmeath Senior Football - Section B - Round 2 Athlone 16:00 Moate All Whites Venue: Caulry GAA Referee: Barry Nea Westmeath Senior Football - Section B - Round 2 Killucan 18:00 Tang Venue: Shandonagh GAA Club Referee: Pat Fox Westmeath Senior Football - Section A - Round 2 St Loman's Mullingar 19:15 Mullingar Shamrocks Venue: TEG Cusack Park, Westmeath Referee: TBC Saturday 15th Aug 2026 Westmeath Senior Football - Section B - Round 3 Killucan TBC Tubberclair Venue: TBC Referee: TBC Westmeath Senior Football - Section B - Round 3 Tyrrrellspass TBC Athlone Venue: TBC Referee: TBC Westmeath Senior Football - Section B - Round 3 Tang TBC Moate All Whites Venue: TEG Cusack Park, Westmeath Referee: TBC Westmeath Senior Football - Section A - Round 3 Na Dúnta TBC Mullingar Shamrocks Venue: TEG Cusack Park, Westmeath Referee: TBC Sunday 16th Aug 2026 Westmeath Senior Football - Section A - Round 3 Garrycastle TBC St Loman's Mullingar Venue: TEG Cusack Park, Westmeath Referee: TBC Westmeath Senior Football - Section A - Round 3 Coralstown-Kinnegad TBC Caulry Venue: Joe Foxe Memorial Park Referee: TBC Saturday 29th Aug 2026 Westmeath Senior Football - Section A - Round 4 St Loman's Mullingar TBC Coralstown-Kinnegad Venue: The Downs Referee: TBC Westmeath Senior Football - Section B - Round 4 Moate All Whites TBC Tyrrrellspass Venue: TEG Cusack Park, Westmeath Referee: TBC Sunday 30th Aug 2026 Westmeath Senior Football - Section B - Round 4 Athlone TBC Killucan Venue: Shandonagh GAA Club Referee: TBC Westmeath Senior Football - Section B - Round 4 Tubberclair TBC Tang Venue: TEG Cusack Park, Westmeath Referee: TBC Westmeath Senior Football - Section A - Round 4 Mullingar Shamrocks TBC Garrycastle Venue: Fr. Eamonn O Brien Park (Rochfortbridge) Referee: TBC Westmeath Senior Football - Section A - Round 4 Caulry TBC Na Dúnta Venue: Moate Referee: TBC ExiledCuCu (Cavan) - Posts: 301 - 27/07/2026 15:25:48 2687545 Link 0 |
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Thought it was disappointing that Westmeath GAA didn't post the team sheets for the vast majority of the games this weekend. Was something that they have been very good at doing the last couple of years too crispsandwich99 (Westmeath) - Posts: 19 - 27/07/2026 16:18:02 2687572 Link 0 |
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Well it wasnt a couple of hours ago.
Corofin123 (Westmeath) - Posts: 24 - 27/07/2026 16:49:46 2687589 Link 0 |
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Its been a few years now since a Junior Championship game outside of a final was played in Cusack. I think Ballycomoyle played in that game but was a few years back. No reason for the embargo really, one or two local derby games in Junior would bring a good crowd
Darragh (Westmeath) - Posts: 370 - 27/07/2026 20:53:22 2687635 Link 0 |