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Replying To OverTheHill85:  "Maybe I am wrong as I haven't given it too much in depth thought but did we miss a trick by not developing enough of players who are now around 23-26. It feels like the retired players are been replaced by guys who are very young. And while they are doing well it's pretty difficult to achieve results in division 2 during a rebuild. I would be thinking Josh Gahan, Shane Fleming and some others around that age group weren't ever really looked at by previous managements and if I'm wrong then I hold my hands up. Ciaran Daly, Jack Murtagh, Stephen McGonagle, Shane Allen, Darragh Seery, Sam Maxwell, Ben McGauran, Eamon Martin would all be about 24 now and all very good club players and played county u20s but haven't really been seen at adult level. Had we developed those in the background you'd imagine they'd be good to go by now?"
110% . Ive been saying the same for a while now. Lack of development in this age group has set us back years

A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 274 - 03/02/2025 13:22:11    2589197

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Are the last 2 league matches available online???. Louth, Monaghan

BarrRst (Westmeath) - Posts: 34 - 03/02/2025 13:45:13    2589206

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I've a theory about smallish population counties like Westmeath. Is it because the young player base is diluted across too many high performing sports? For example, Rugby (CoE development underway in Mullingar), Soccer (Particularly Mullingar/Athlone), Hurling (Difficult to do dual GAA at county level particularly minor and above and yet WH are fighting at a high level relative to other smaller population counties, the only comparison being Offaly). Simply put, the player pipeline for GAA football in WH, Offaly is not as strong as it could be and will never be given the diversity of sport played in the counties. It simply comes down to numbers.

Headtheball1 (Louth) - Posts: 74 - 03/02/2025 13:59:21    2589210

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Replying To Headtheball1:  "I've a theory about smallish population counties like Westmeath. Is it because the young player base is diluted across too many high performing sports? For example, Rugby (CoE development underway in Mullingar), Soccer (Particularly Mullingar/Athlone), Hurling (Difficult to do dual GAA at county level particularly minor and above and yet WH are fighting at a high level relative to other smaller population counties, the only comparison being Offaly). Simply put, the player pipeline for GAA football in WH, Offaly is not as strong as it could be and will never be given the diversity of sport played in the counties. It simply comes down to numbers."
Totally agree but we are proud of being dual and competitive.Bucaneers in Athlone as well.Both teams losing a number of players through retirement/travelling makes 2025 a tough year.

jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1637 - 03/02/2025 14:38:42    2589213

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The dual player is very significant issue but solutions difficult. Other counties don't allow dual players at minor level inter county, players simply choose, it's not an option playing both at under 20 inter county as demands are too great, if players had to choose one at minor level then hurling might suffer? Aaron Connaire, Podge Monaghan, Sean Byrne and Finn Higgins are all on both county minor panels. They're also involved with teams in the CBS in Mullingar, big commitment for them.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2013 - 03/02/2025 15:59:42    2589252

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Can anyone tell me what teams are in div.2 and div.5 for the league this year i can't seem to find it on the Westmeath gaa website.

Fighting-Cocks69 (Westmeath) - Posts: 49 - 03/02/2025 20:48:33    2589295

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "The dual player is very significant issue but solutions difficult. Other counties don't allow dual players at minor level inter county, players simply choose, it's not an option playing both at under 20 inter county as demands are too great, if players had to choose one at minor level then hurling might suffer? Aaron Connaire, Podge Monaghan, Sean Byrne and Finn Higgins are all on both county minor panels. They're also involved with teams in the CBS in Mullingar, big commitment for them."
We had dual minors last year, but in 3 years time that will no longer be the case.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 14701 - 03/02/2025 21:10:39    2589299

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Division 1
St Loman's Mullingar A
The Downs A
Garrycastle A
Coralstown-Kinnegad A
Caulry A
Mullingar Shamrocks A
Shandonagh A
Athlone A
Tyrellspass A
Moate All Whites A

Division 2
Milltownpass A
Tubberclair A
Rosemount A
Mullingar Shamrocks B
Killucan A
St Loman's Mullingar B
Caulry A
Milltown A
Ballymore A
St Mary's Rochfortbridge A

Division 3
The Downs B
Maryland A
Castledaly A
Kilbeggan Shamrocks A
Moate All Whites B
Multyfarnham A
Bunbrosna A
Coralstown Kinnegad B
St Josephs A
St Malachys A

Division 4
Shandonagh B
CFCW A
St Loman's Mullingar C
Caulry B
Ballinagore A
Tyrellspass B
Ballynacargy A
Rosemount B
St Marys Rochfortbridge B
Garrycastle B

Division 5
Milltown B
Killucan B
Mullingar Shamrocks C
Tubberclair B
Milltownpass B
Athlone B
Multyfarnham B
St Pauls A
Ballymore B
Castledaly B

Division 6
Killbeggan Shamrocks B
Tyrellspass C
Ballycomoyle A
St Joseph's B
Tang B
The Downs C

Division 7
Ballycomoyle B
Loughnavalley A
Delvin A
Bunbrosna B
Maryland B
Garrycastle C

Highball_Lowball (Westmeath) - Posts: 13 - 03/02/2025 22:26:47    2589305

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Replying To Highball_Lowball:  "Division 1
St Loman's Mullingar A
The Downs A
Garrycastle A
Coralstown-Kinnegad A
Caulry A
Mullingar Shamrocks A
Shandonagh A
Athlone A
Tyrellspass A
Moate All Whites A

Division 2
Milltownpass A
Tubberclair A
Rosemount A
Mullingar Shamrocks B
Killucan A
St Loman's Mullingar B
Caulry A
Milltown A
Ballymore A
St Mary's Rochfortbridge A

Division 3
The Downs B
Maryland A
Castledaly A
Kilbeggan Shamrocks A
Moate All Whites B
Multyfarnham A
Bunbrosna A
Coralstown Kinnegad B
St Josephs A
St Malachys A

Division 4
Shandonagh B
CFCW A
St Loman's Mullingar C
Caulry B
Ballinagore A
Tyrellspass B
Ballynacargy A
Rosemount B
St Marys Rochfortbridge B
Garrycastle B

Division 5
Milltown B
Killucan B
Mullingar Shamrocks C
Tubberclair B
Milltownpass B
Athlone B
Multyfarnham B
St Pauls A
Ballymore B
Castledaly B

Division 6
Killbeggan Shamrocks B
Tyrellspass C
Ballycomoyle A
St Joseph's B
Tang B
The Downs C

Division 7
Ballycomoyle B
Loughnavalley A
Delvin A
Bunbrosna B
Maryland B
Garrycastle C"
See Division 2 is wrong Tang A are in div2

coffey (Westmeath) - Posts: 18 - 04/02/2025 09:12:34    2589346

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Replying To coffey:  "
Replying To Highball_Lowball:  "Division 1
St Loman's Mullingar A
The Downs A
Garrycastle A
Coralstown-Kinnegad A
Caulry A
Mullingar Shamrocks A
Shandonagh A
Athlone A
Tyrellspass A
Moate All Whites A

Division 2
Milltownpass A
Tubberclair A
Rosemount A
Mullingar Shamrocks B
Killucan A
St Loman's Mullingar B
Caulry A
Milltown A
Ballymore A
St Mary's Rochfortbridge A

Division 3
The Downs B
Maryland A
Castledaly A
Kilbeggan Shamrocks A
Moate All Whites B
Multyfarnham A
Bunbrosna A
Coralstown Kinnegad B
St Josephs A
St Malachys A

Division 4
Shandonagh B
CFCW A
St Loman's Mullingar C
Caulry B
Ballinagore A
Tyrellspass B
Ballynacargy A
Rosemount B
St Marys Rochfortbridge B
Garrycastle B

Division 5
Milltown B
Killucan B
Mullingar Shamrocks C
Tubberclair B
Milltownpass B
Athlone B
Multyfarnham B
St Pauls A
Ballymore B
Castledaly B

Division 6
Killbeggan Shamrocks B
Tyrellspass C
Ballycomoyle A
St Joseph's B
Tang B
The Downs C

Division 7
Ballycomoyle B
Loughnavalley A
Delvin A
Bunbrosna B
Maryland B
Garrycastle C"
See Division 2 is wrong Tang A are in div2"
Yeah and Caulry in Div 1

Bluelake (Westmeath) - Posts: 208 - 04/02/2025 12:49:54    2589422

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When does the league start

CleanShoulder (Westmeath) - Posts: 341 - 04/02/2025 20:14:46    2589508

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Replying To CleanShoulder:  "When does the league start"
Last weekend of February

Bluelake (Westmeath) - Posts: 208 - 04/02/2025 23:16:31    2589529

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Great colour in mullingar with the schools final approaching. Hard believe, with the talent that's gone through the school they haven't been in a final since 1988. Great opportunity for the lads. From what I have seen on clubber Athy are very strong physically and are a very good team. Mullingar have been playing well in parts this year but will need a 60min performance and morebto win. But a finals a final. Best of luck to everyone involved

Upforthegame23 (Westmeath) - Posts: 132 - 05/02/2025 18:59:24    2589651

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Replying To Upforthegame23:  "Great colour in mullingar with the schools final approaching. Hard believe, with the talent that's gone through the school they haven't been in a final since 1988. Great opportunity for the lads. From what I have seen on clubber Athy are very strong physically and are a very good team. Mullingar have been playing well in parts this year but will need a 60min performance and morebto win. But a finals a final. Best of luck to everyone involved"
1pm in Tullamore this Saturday, promises to be a great game and atmosphere. Best of luck to Colaiste Mhuire lads and management.

A_Chairde (Westmeath) - Posts: 274 - 06/02/2025 16:17:11    2589777

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Great boost for the county with Colaiste Mhuire winning Leinster. Will Scahill his usual explosive best, two goals early on when his side were struggling, Ollie Keating's son with the third goal in extra time. Fantastic support for them. Students supporters had brilliant colour.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2013 - 08/02/2025 15:24:10    2590042

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "Great boost for the county with Colaiste Mhuire winning Leinster. Will Scahill his usual explosive best, two goals early on when his side were struggling, Ollie Keating's son with the third goal in extra time. Fantastic support for them. Students supporters had brilliant colour."
Scahill really is a serious talent. He's giving away two years and still the best player in the pitch. Super win and a very enjoyable game. The midfield battle was great.

jamsie (Westmeath) - Posts: 468 - 08/02/2025 15:59:24    2590048

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Unreal performance. Outmuscled for long periods but stuck at it, sometimes brains succeeds over brawn. 4 points behind halfway through 2nd half, they really dug deep with Athy struggling against the wind. CBS got back level and had chances to win it in normal time. I wouldn't call Athy a dirty team but certainly very physical. Sending off was significant especially as he couldn't be replaced.
Great win for the town and Westmeath with a good spread of clubs, backboned by recent Shamrocks minor teams. Unreal to think thet did out with 2 definite starters in Leech and Ormsby.

BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1181 - 08/02/2025 19:04:28    2590101

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Brilliant win in Tullamore. Anyone know who's left and what side of draw are Colaiste Mhuire..

Baldy1 (Westmeath) - Posts: 91 - 08/02/2025 21:30:16    2590138

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Replying To Baldy1:  "Brilliant win in Tullamore. Anyone know who's left and what side of draw are Colaiste Mhuire.."
Playing Claremorris in two weeks time. A massive opportunity to get it an Ireland final! Well done to everyone involved and a big boost for football in the county.

Matthew (None) - Posts: 1054 - 08/02/2025 21:40:52    2590142

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Replying To Matthew:  "Playing Claremorris in two weeks time. A massive opportunity to get it an Ireland final! Well done to everyone involved and a big boost for football in the county."
Venue ? Roscommon perhaps

BigSur (Westmeath) - Posts: 1181 - 08/02/2025 22:27:51    2590152

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