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Four Westmeath ladies on Leinster football duty this weekend

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:05:00 +0100

Four Westmeath players have been selected on the Leinster ladies football squad for the MMI Interprovincial Tournament this Saturday.

'Support us, we have no sugar-daddy' - Roddy Collins

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:54:00 +0100

Athlone Town manager Roddy Collins has called for greater levels of support for his team at home games.

Roscommon races to go ahead as planned

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:54:00 +0100

Monday’s meeting at Roscommon goes ahead as planned...

Athlone Town youths to bid for valuable three points

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:14:00 +0100

ATHLONE Town’s youth team will be hoping to take a significant step towards winning the DDSL U17 Major Division 1...

Willow Park make it a six-pack of success

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:02:00 +0100

WILLOW Park have been crowned as champions...

Westmeath minors must travel to Navan for Leinster semi-final

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:43:00 +0100

LEINSTER Council has confirmed that the upcoming Leinster Minor Football Championship semi-final between Westmeath and Meath...

Athlone IT student chosen for World University Games

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:49:00 +0100

ATHLONE IT student Shaunagh Jackson has been selected on the Irish Women’s football squad...

Dolan and Gavin return to Westmeath starting line-up

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:34:00 +0100

Dessie Dolan has been included in the Westmeath team for this Sunday's Leinster SFC opener against Carlow at Cusack Park (throw-in: 3.30pm).

Westmeath minors march on to last four in Leinster race

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:56:00 +0100

The Westmeath minor footballers booked their place in the semi-finals of this year’s Leinster championship with a comfortable victory over Wicklow at Cusack Park yesterday (Saturday).

Another award for rising star Henshaw

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:43:00 +0100

Fresh from being chosen as Connacht's Senior Player of the Year, Athlone's Robbie Henshaw has been further recognised with the Nevin Spence Young Player of the Year award for 2013.

Six changes for Westmeath minors as Doyle and Hickey are handed starts

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:58:00 +0100

There are a total of six changes on the Westmeath minor team for the Leinster championship quarter-final against Wicklow tomorrow (Saturday) at Cusack Park (throw-in: 3pm).

Henshaw's year capped with Connacht Player of the Year award

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:25:00 +0100

ROBBIE Henshaw’s fantastic progress in the world of rugby took yet another positive step last weekend...

Cheyanne goes agonisingly close to Irish boxing title

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:19:00 +0100

Rising female boxer Cheyanne O'Neill bowed out of the National Boxing Championships...

Ros' ladies prepare for league final as Brigid's U14s face Feile final

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:50:00 +0100

Both the St Brigid's U14 team and the Roscommon ladies are preparing for important fixtures this week.

Live Blog - Westmeath v Derry - Division 2 League Final

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:47:00 +0100

Join Kieran Galvin for live updates from the Allianz Football League Division 2 final between Westmeath and Derry at Croke Park.

Lynch returns to boost Derry for Croker clash with Westmeath

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:42:00 +0100

The return of team captain Mark Lynch has handed Derry a major boost for the Allianz FL Division 2 final against Westmeath at Croke Park on Sunday.

Can Westmeath maintain winning record in Division 2 finals?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:12:00 +0100

With Westmeath taking on Derry in the Allianz Football League Division 2 final at Croke Park on Sunday, we take a look at Westmeath's previous appearances in Division 2 league deciders.

Former Roscommon ace looks forward to Westmeath�s clash with Derry

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:46:00 +0100

Former Roscommon star and current Ireland International Rules manager, Paul Earley has described Westmeath as the "surprise packets" of this year's Allianz Football League.

Naughten welcomes historic move to address undocumented Irish in US

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:43:00 +0100

Denis Naughten TD has welcomed the publication of a bipartisan plan by US Senators to provide a 13-year pathway to citizenship for the undocumented Irish in the United States.

Shannonside Cycling Club prepares for 'Tour of the Heartlands'

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:18:00 +0100

Shannonside Cycling Club is currently preparing for this year's 'Tour of the Heartlands' which will take place on Sunday, April 28.

Buccs face Ballymena in last home league game of the season

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:02:00 +0100

Westmeath minors bid for victory despite missing some key players

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:02:00 +0100

The Westmeath minor football team face their first major test of the year when they take on Wexford in the opening round of the Leinster championship at Cusack Park tomorrow (Saturday, 3.30pm).

Athlone Town look to change tune against Harps

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:18:00 +0100

Athlone Town will be aiming to bounce back from last weekend's defeat to Waterford Utd when they host Finn Harps tonight (Friday, kick-off: 7.45pm).

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

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:46:00 +0100

Former Manchester United stars Denis Irwin and David May are coming to Athlone for a special event in the Radisson Blu Hotel on Friday, April 12 and you could win a pair of VIP meet and greet tickets.

Man Utd legends Irwin and May set for Athlone event

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:33:00 +0100

Former Manchester United stars Denis Irwin and David May are coming to Athlone for a special event in the Radisson Blu Hotel on Friday, April 12.