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# Westmeath

This year
2023
a close run thing
Burke stars as Dublin earn nailbiting win over Wexford
The game was billed as a shoot-out for third position in the table, which would ultimately secure qualification for the All-Ireland series.
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May 6th 2023, 7:50 PM
Last year
2022
'I did not have my life balanced enough. Hurling was too much for me'
Tommy Doyle chats about a superb season for Westmeath, their recent improvements and the lack of TV coverage.
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May 27th 2022, 7:15 AM
Sunday Game
'It's almost a travesty that we can't spread hurling more on this island'
The Sunday Game panel discussed how to help grow the game of hurling on the back of heavy defeats for Westmeath and Laois in the Leinster championship.
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Apr 25th 2022, 3:02 PM
Convincing
Kilkenny begin defence of Leinster title with 16-point win over Westmeath
Walter Walsh, TJ Reid, James Maher, Billy Ryan and Mikey Carey all found the net for the Cats.
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Apr 16th 2022, 8:54 PM
All time
good fortune
Westmeath hurlers appoint former Dublin U21 and Ballyboden boss Fortune
Joe Fortune succeeds Shane O’Brien on a two-year term.
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Sep 23rd 2021, 9:55 PM
Take a Bow
Watch: A sensational score lights up the Leinster U20 Hurling Championship
James Duggan produced a moment to remember.
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Jun 30th 2021, 11:57 AM
Wrap
Kilkenny and Waterford manage to hold off shock wins against Antrim and Westmeath
There was plenty of drama in Division 1 of the hurling league.
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May 16th 2021, 3:41 PM
second tier
Kerry to take on Antrim in McDonagh Cup final after dramatic win over Carlow
Kerry defeated Carlow in a cracking encounter, while Antrim had a bye-week.
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Nov 21st 2020, 3:11 PM
forde focus
0-14 for Forde as Tipperary shoot 3-27 in victory over 14-man Westmeath
Jake Morris, Cian Darcy and Seamus Callanan bagged the goals in Tipperary’s victory.
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Feb 23rd 2020, 4:47 PM
the joe show
Canning returns as Galway unveil side for hurling league opener
Galway face Westmeath on Sunday in Pearse Stadium.
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Jan 23rd 2020, 11:30 PM
Louth see off Meath in O'Byrne Cup and new Westmeath boss makes winning start
There was early season action in Leinster today.
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Dec 8th 2019, 5:44 PM
Taking Charge
Dublin, Tipp and Galway figures in new coaching team for the Westmeath hurlers
Shane O’Brien is to be recommended as the new manager.
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Sep 19th 2019, 6:49 PM
Lovely Hurling
Cork score incredible 1-40 in 23-point defeat of Westmeath to set-up Kilkenny showdown
John Meyler’s side face the Cats in the All-Ireland SHC quarter-final.
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Jul 7th 2019, 4:48 PM
All Square
Laois grab late draw against Westmeath as pair set for Croke Park final battle in two weeks
The sides will meet in the Joe McDonagh Cup final on 30 June.
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Jun 15th 2019, 5:53 PM
Wrap
Brennan's Laois seal place in McDonagh Cup decider with Westmeath on course to join them
Eddie Brennan has guided the O’Moore County to Croke Park.
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Jun 8th 2019, 4:41 PM
Joe McDonagh Cup
Westmeath trouncing leaves dismal Offaly in danger of McDonagh relegation
Westmeath ran out winners by almost double scores in Mullingar, while Laois made it two wins from two.
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May 18th 2019, 6:16 PM
Going Up
Westmeath seal top flight hurling with narrow defeat of Kerry in Division 2A decider
Joe Quaid’s side were crowned Division 2A champions in Cusack Park today.
7.7k
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Mar 10th 2019, 3:57 PM
marathon match
Ballyboden claim extra-time victory over brave Clonkill after emotional Leinster club hurling clash
Ballyboden will meet Offaly’s Coolderry at the semi-final stage.
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Nov 6th 2018, 10:35 PM
Ratified
Westmeath announce appointment of new football and hurling managers
Jack Cooney and Joe Quaid were ratified at a county board meeting tonight.
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Sep 13th 2018, 10:17 PM
carlow rising
'Your hurling career can go by quickly, when you look back you'd like to see medals'
Carlow joint-captains Diarmuid Byrne and Richard Coady are determined to add more silverware this season.
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Jun 29th 2018, 4:18 PM
Not Fair
'Maybe some players are thinking, 'What's wrong with us?'' - Westmeath star on McDonagh Cup coverage
Tommy Doyle is hoping to captain his county to Croke Park glory on Sunday.
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Jun 29th 2018, 2:20 PM
wednesday night hurling
Burke to the fore as Dublin advance to Leinster U21 semi-final with Westmeath win
Next up it’s Wexford in a last four clash.
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Jun 13th 2018, 9:35 PM
Winning run
Westmeath remain on course for McDonagh Cup final after third straight win
Michael Ryan’s charges had three points to spare against the Kerry in Tralee.
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May 20th 2018, 7:38 PM
carlow rising
The good news continues for Carlow as their hurlers are crowned Division 2A champions
Division 1B hurling is coming to Carlow in 2019.
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Mar 24th 2018, 5:10 PM
Report
Below-par Tipperary overcome Westmeath
Goals in either half from John ‘Bubbles’ O’Dwyer and sub John McGrath helped the reigning champions prevail.
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Jul 1st 2017, 7:14 PM
Cats In Control
Kilkenny avoid another shock in Mullingar as they finish strongly to see off battling Westmeath
Alan Murphy hit 1-8 for the winners.
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Jun 21st 2017, 9:22 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Kilkenny v Westmeath, Wexford v Carlow - Leinster U21 hurling semi-finals
The semi-final clashes take place tonight in Mullingar and Wexford.
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Jun 21st 2017, 7:00 PM
Team news
3 changes for Kilkenny as they face Westmeath in Leinster U21 semi-final a year after shock defeat
Eddie Brennan’s side will be gunning for revenge.
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Jun 20th 2017, 4:44 PM
Wrap
Westmeath seal comeback over Laois in extra-time thriller, while Wexford and Carlow advance
Leinster U21 hurling championship semi-final places were up for grabs tonight.
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May 31st 2017, 9:53 PM
vital win
Dooley bags hat-trick as three late goals help Offaly see off Westmeath in entertaining affair
Westmeath led by five points at half-time, but the Faithful scored 3-11 after the break.
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May 27th 2017, 8:41 PM
Leinster SHC
The Offaly hurling team has undergone significant transformation in the last 12 months
The Faithful and Westmeath have named their teams for the Leinster quarter-final.
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May 27th 2017, 3:47 PM
Winning
Westmeath set up Laois encounter after convincing win over Meath
The sides met in Trim tonight.
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May 24th 2017, 9:25 PM
Leinster SHC
Westmeath book Leinster hurling quarter-final against Offaly, while Laois will face Wexford
Meath have been relegated to the Christy Ring Cup.
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May 14th 2017, 5:07 PM
Leinster SHC
Paddy Purcell cuts loose with 3-6 as Laois see off Meath, while Kerry defeat Westmeath
All teams have aspirations of progressing heading into the final round of games in the Leinster round robin series.
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Apr 30th 2017, 5:06 PM
Flying Start
Meath triumph in first Leinster SHC game in 13 years while Laois defeat Westmeath
The Royals saw off Kerry in Navan today.
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Apr 23rd 2017, 6:31 PM
Rising Stars
Son of Cats great DJ amongst 8 St Kieran's players in Kilkenny side to face Westmeath
Mullingar is the venue for tomorrow’s game.
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Apr 7th 2017, 3:08 PM
Man in the Middle
'Donal wouldn't want us missing out' - hurling ref takes charge of game two days after brother's funeral
Alfie Devine took charge of the match between Meath and Derry.
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Feb 22nd 2017, 7:15 AM
First Over The Line
14-man Limerick overcome half-time deficit to defeat Westmeath in hurling qualifier
TJ Ryan’s side are through to Round 2.
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Jul 2nd 2016, 6:35 PM
Final Beckons
Dublin end Westmeath's U21 hurling dream with Leinster semi-final win
A final against Offaly or Carlow on 6 July is the next assignment for Dublin.
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Jun 15th 2016, 8:53 PM
easy
Galway hand out 17-point beating in Leinster to Westmeath
Joe Canning had to depart the field prematurely, having scored 0-8 prior to that from play, frees, a sideline and a 65.
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Jun 5th 2016, 5:39 PM
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