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Replying To ORIELMAN85:  "It is only June. No reason not to wait 4 or 5 weeks to start Championship."
Exactly, and its the least that can be done for the effort these lads have put in over the last few months.

Corofin123 (Westmeath) - Posts: 20 - 23/06/2026 11:44:00    2681430

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Replying To Monaghan Exile:  "WM people have to be proud of what their team achieved, & also brilliant supporters. Ye just ran outta steam in the last Qtr. But, onwards & upwards for ye, & a memorable Leinster title in the " back pocket"!"
And the very best wishes to you v Louth and hopefully beyond.
A wonderful atmosphere in Clones one of the best grounds in Ireland.
These players have have given Westmeath a wonderful year and I hope they start the hurling on July 18 and the football a week later which would give these lads a well deserved break and still give the 90% plus club players as someone said all of August,September and October to play in decent conditions.

jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1971 - 23/06/2026 13:26:53    2681469

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We'll probably get 2 - 4 nominations and 1 All Star

personally I think Matty Whitaker will win the All - Star with Any of Drumm, Wally, Ray, Sam and Brandon to be nominated also

Dessie15 (Westmeath) - Posts: 234 - 23/06/2026 14:24:30    2681493

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was having a discussion with a friend about the best westmeath team from 2001/2004/2006/2022/2026 squads

My team would be

1. Gary Connaughton
2. John Keane
3. Kevin Maguire
4.Fergal Murray
5. Ronan Wallace
6.Damian Healy
7. Matthew Whittaker
8. Rory O'Connell
9. Ray Connellan
10.Paul Conway
11. Martin Flanagan
12.John Heslin
13.Ger Heavin
14.Luke Loughlin
15.Dessie Dolan

Dessie15 (Westmeath) - Posts: 234 - 23/06/2026 15:35:48    2681519

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Replying To Dessie15:  "We'll probably get 2 - 4 nominations and 1 All Star

personally I think Matty Whitaker will win the All - Star with Any of Drumm, Wally, Ray, Sam and Brandon to be nominated also"
Matt definitely would get 1 but unfortunately for him he came of in every game due to an injury he carried all championship so highly unlikely for him unfortunately

Mooo (Westmeath) - Posts: 99 - 23/06/2026 16:47:21    2681549

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Replying To Dessie15:  "was having a discussion with a friend about the best westmeath team from 2001/2004/2006/2022/2026 squads

My team would be

1. Gary Connaughton
2. John Keane
3. Kevin Maguire
4.Fergal Murray
5. Ronan Wallace
6.Damian Healy
7. Matthew Whittaker
8. Rory O'Connell
9. Ray Connellan
10.Paul Conway
11. Martin Flanagan
12.John Heslin
13.Ger Heavin
14.Luke Loughlin
15.Dessie Dolan"
Michael Ennis deserves a mention at corner back surely ?

ExiledCuCu (Cavan) - Posts: 300 - 23/06/2026 16:56:02    2681552

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Replying To Dessie15:  "was having a discussion with a friend about the best westmeath team from 2001/2004/2006/2022/2026 squads

My team would be

1. Gary Connaughton
2. John Keane
3. Kevin Maguire
4.Fergal Murray
5. Ronan Wallace
6.Damian Healy
7. Matthew Whittaker
8. Rory O'Connell
9. Ray Connellan
10.Paul Conway
11. Martin Flanagan
12.John Heslin
13.Ger Heavin
14.Luke Loughlin
15.Dessie Dolan"
Michael Ennis has to be in that team.

OverTheHill85 (Westmeath) - Posts: 297 - 23/06/2026 17:28:40    2681557

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Replying To Dessie15:  "was having a discussion with a friend about the best westmeath team from 2001/2004/2006/2022/2026 squads

My team would be

1. Gary Connaughton
2. John Keane
3. Kevin Maguire
4.Fergal Murray
5. Ronan Wallace
6.Damian Healy
7. Matthew Whittaker
8. Rory O'Connell
9. Ray Connellan
10.Paul Conway
11. Martin Flanagan
12.John Heslin
13.Ger Heavin
14.Luke Loughlin
15.Dessie Dolan"
Imagine leaving out 6 players who have received All Star Nominations and played in those teams.

fizzygravy (USA) - Posts: 178 - 23/06/2026 21:30:06    2681601

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Replying To Mooo:  "Matt definitely would get 1 but unfortunately for him he came of in every game due to an injury he carried all championship so highly unlikely for him unfortunately"
Ronan Wallace will be our one and only allstar with nominations for Sam mcartin mattie whittaker and Brandon Kelly

mickcunningham (Westmeath) - Posts: 2013 - 23/06/2026 22:05:46    2681607

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