Westmeath Examiner | Sport Headlines

Leinster SFC post-match reaction: Denis Glennon

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:37:00 +0100

Denis Glennon gives his thoughts on Westmeath's 3-15 to 1-10 Leinster SFC win over Carlow earlier today, and looks forward to the quarter-final against Dublin in Croke Park. Press play on the widget to listen.

Westmeath v Carlow, Leinster SFC: live coverage

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:11:00 +0100

Join Paul Hughes for live coverage of today's Leinster senior football championship match between Westmeath and Carlow at Cusack Park.

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Mullingar Rugby Club alumni in British and Irish Cup final action

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:47:00 +0100

Two graduates of Mullingar RFC, Mark Flanagan and Conor Gilsenan have been named in the Leinster 'A' team which will take on Newcastle Falcons in the British and Irish Cup final, tomorrow Friday.

Belvedere Handicap Chase among major races at Kilbeggan this Friday

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:22:00 +0100

Kilbeggan Races kicked off a few weeks ago, but unfortunately punters were penalised with a series of showers, which kept them out of touch with winners, no matter how many tries they made.

Gavin and Dolan back for Carlow game

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:41:00 +0100

Team captain Kieran Gavin and Dessie Dolan have been named in the Westmeath team to face Carlow in this Sunday's Leinster championship opener in Cusack Park.

Cautious Maroons downplay status as favourites

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:01:00 +0100

They may now be three Allianz NFL divisions below Westmeath and outsiders for Sunday’s Leinster SFC match in Mullingar, but a home game against Carlow is the type of game that could go very wrong if Westmeath approach it in a cavalier way.

Loughlin�s absence a major blow for Lake County minors

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:36:00 +0100

WESTMEATH are welcoming back some potentially key players for their Leinster MFC quarter-final against Wicklow at Cusack Park on Saturday (3pm).

Win or bust for Athletic

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:00:00 +0100

Mullingar Athletic have a clean bill of health for this Friday evening's winner takes all clash against arch rivals Willow Park in Athlone.

Mullingar trainer hopes to kick off new season with a winner at Kilbeggan

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:33:00 +0100

The Kilbeggan Racecourse will open their doors tomorrow evening for the first time this season and the seven race card goes to post at 5.15.

Book to celebrate 50 years of the Mullingar Scratch Trophy

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:53:00 +0100

Mullingar Golf Club members will continue to celebrate the golden jubilee of its most prestigious competition by launching a commemorative book on Friday next.

Former Mullingar player coach Schmidt gets Ireland job

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:37:00 +0100

Former Mullingar player coach Joe Schmidt has today been officially announced as Ireland's new head coach by the IRFU

Give it up for Westmeath's mascots!

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:57:00 +0100

Nine-year-olds Mark Shaw from St Colman's NS and Rachel Maguire from Emper NS have been chosen as Westmeath's two mascots for the Westmeath v Derry match this Sunday night in Croke Park.

Duathlon team aim to go one better in Holland next year

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:08:00 +0100

The dream of European glory was within his grasp for moments before it was snatched away from Midland Triathlon club member Mark McCann at Horst in Holland on Sunday.

COMPETITION: Win tickets to Westmeath Vs Derry

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:45:00 +0100

Were you planning on making the trip up to Croke Park for Sundays game? Enter our competition to win a family set of tickets, 2 adults and 2 children.

Westmeath XV named for league final

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:34:00 +0100

There were few surprises when Westmeath senior football manager, Pat Flanagan named his starting XV for this Sunday's Allianz NFL Division 2 final against Derry in Croke Park.

Mullingar cyclist wins Oz race but denied title

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:14:00 +0100

Sydney based cyclist Jenny Fay should have added another title to her burgeoning CV at the weekend when she won the 2013 Australian Mountainbike Marathon Championships.

Mullingar quintet set off for European Duathlon Championships

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:08:00 +0100

Mullingar will be heavily represented at the European Short and Long Distance Duathlon Championships this Sunday. The events which are are being staged in Horst in Holland will see five well-known local athletes competing in the green vest of Ireland.

Big Mullingar welcome for Manchester United legends

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:24:00 +0100

A huge crowd of Manchester United supporters turned out at the Annebrook House Hotel, Mullingar on Saturday night, as two members of the club's legendary treble-winning generation stopped by for a meet-and-greet.

Rugby: heroic women nick thrilling semi-final with last minute try

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:08:00 +0100

With a crossfield spoiling howler, and an opposition from two divisions above them, there was a fear on the half hour when Tullow took the lead that this could have been a one score game that they would've just closed off.

Win tickets to meet Man Utd legends Denis Irwin and David May in Mullingar

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:00:00 +0100

Soccer enthusiasts of all colours – not just the red of Manchester United – are looking forward to a forthcoming evening with United legends Denis Irwin and David May, which will take place in the Annebrook House Hotel on Saturday April 13.

Mullingar trained and owned horse wins Irish Grand National

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:35:00 +0100

There was a Westmeath-trained winner of the Ladbrokes Irish Grand National today when 50/1 outsider Liberty Counsel secured a famous victory in the traditional Easter Monday spectacular in Fairyhouse.

Mullingar trio picked for Ireland U18s

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:17:00 +0000

Three Mullingar RFC players have been included in the Ireland U18 Clubs team to play England in Ashbourne tomorrow, Easter Saturday, afternoon.

Heslin the hero as Westmeath win promotion

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:22:00 +0000

An injury time winning point from star midfielder John Heslin ensured that Westmeath footballers will be back in Division 1 of Allianz National Football League next season.

Westmeath named unchanged side for Orchard clash

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:09:00 +0000

Westmeath manager Pat Flanagan has named an unchanged side for the third match in a row as his charges look to clinch promotion with a home victory over Armagh on Sunday.

Nevin and Ward get top funding

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:32:00 +0000

Olympic silver medalist John Joe Nevin is one of five Westmeath athletes awarded training funding from the Irish Sports Council.