# Westmeath

Last year

2022

# Wrap

Sligo advance to Tailteann Cup semi-finals after penalty shootout, Westmeath also prevail

Disappointment for Leitrim and Carlow, who bow out at the quarter-final stage.

10.7k

Jun 5th 2022, 5:56 PM

# straight shootout

Westmeath fire 5-24 to save top-flight status and potentially send Laois down

The last round of the Leinster championship was essentially a relegation decider between the counties.

9.5k

May 21st 2022, 8:21 PM

# what a result

Westmeath stun Wexford at the death to secure famous Leinster SHC draw

Derek McNicholas was Westmeath’s last-gasp hero.

26.1k

May 14th 2022, 9:14 PM

# Tommy Doyle

Is it too much to ask for decent highlights of the best full-back in hurling?

Westmeath’s Tommy Doyle has been in superb form so far this season.

37.1k

Updated

May 4th 2022, 5:30 PM

# ballinalack

Man dies and woman seriously injured in collision between lorry and car in Westmeath

The incident happened at around 5.00pm yesterday on the N4 near Ballinalack.

27.4k

May 3rd 2022, 6:47 AM

# Ladies Football

Dublin fire 6-23 to open Leinster title defence on a high, Armagh cruise into Ulster final

Hannah Tyrrell and Carla Rowe registered a combined haul of 4-14 as the Sky Blues put Westmeath to the sword.

4.4k

Apr 30th 2022, 3:53 PM

# Ruthless

Galway put 3-36 on Westmeath in first championship win under Henry Shefflin

The Tribe hammered Westmeath by 25 points at Pearse Stadium.

10.7k

Apr 23rd 2022, 7:53 PM

# tyrellspass

Over €200,000 worth of cannabis seized from Westmeath shed

The drugs will be sent forward for analysis.

22.2k

Apr 22nd 2022, 12:43 PM

# Wrap

Glennon hat-trick fires Westmeath to Division 2A victory

Derry, Tyrone and Fermanagh were also winners on a day of deciders in hurling’s lower divisions.

7.6k

Apr 2nd 2022, 7:52 PM

# Ladies Football

'It’s so tough. You know how challenging, mentally and physically, it is'

Injuries have hit Westmeath hard in this year’s Division 1 league campaign.

3.1k

Mar 5th 2022, 7:45 AM

Merciless Mayo turn on the style to fire seven goals past Westmeath

Mayo had 11 different scorers as they turned on the class against a brave Westmeath side.

8.1k

Feb 12th 2022, 9:55 PM

# Wrap

Westmeath impress in win against Laois while Murphy drives Sligo to the top of Division 4

There was also great results for London, Leitrim and Sligo on a busy day of Gaelic football.

7.8k

Feb 6th 2022, 7:48 PM

# Collision

Man dies and three others hospitalised following collision between car and SUV in Co Westmeath

The collision happened at around 9.20am on the N4 at Ballinafid.

46.3k

Feb 4th 2022, 10:04 PM

# Westmeath

Gardaí investigating Mullingar robberies involving three men threatening staff on Saturday night

Cash and cigarettes were stolen from a filling station and a shop.

13.8k

Jan 24th 2022, 2:03 PM

All time

# Circuit Civil Court

Soldier sues Defence Minister after being injured in training exercise five years ago

The soldier, who was 19 at the time of the incident, is sueing for €60,000 in damages

22.5k

Dec 10th 2021, 5:37 PM

# Stars Of The Show

Meath, Westmeath and Carlow stars claim 2021 Player of the Year awards

Vikki Wall, Sarah Dillon and Clíodhna Ní Shé were honoured at last night’s awards.

4.4k

Nov 14th 2021, 9:53 AM

# Westmeath

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to serious assault on woman in Athlone

The assault occurred between 12am and 12:30am on Saturday beside Athlone Castle near the River Shannon.

17.0k

Sep 8th 2021, 2:11 PM

# Westmeath's finest

'Comfortably one of the best in this country' - from nightmare run of injuries to All-Ireland glory

Westmeath star Sarah Dillon lit up Croke Park with 1-6 from play in yesterday’s intermediate decider.

4.9k

Sep 6th 2021, 11:20 AM

# Dominant

Wonderful Westmeath erase 2020 heartbreak with stunning All-Ireland intermediate final win

A superb team performance saw the Lake County run out 25-point winners over Wexford.

7.5k

Sep 5th 2021, 3:43 PM

# On the up

From 'dark days' and 'daunting fixtures' to Croke Park glory - enjoyment key for Westmeath hurlers

Tommy Doyle reflects on a memorable 2021.

5.1k

Aug 21st 2021, 7:30 AM

# End of the road

O'Brien steps down as Westmeath hurling boss after Joe McDonagh Cup success

The Dublin man has been involved with the side for the past three years, two of those as manager.

7.6k

Aug 4th 2021, 9:34 PM

# Garda

Man aged in his 70s dies after tractor crashes in Co Westmeath

Gardaí were called to the scene on the R389, Mullingar Road at Kilbeggan at 7.50am.

26.0k

Aug 2nd 2021, 4:16 PM

# battle for survival

Scully hits a record score as Laois come from behind to beat Westmeath

PJ Scully scored 17 points – the most by a Laois hurler in a league match – as Laois stay up in Division 1 of the Allianz HL.

12.4k

Jul 24th 2021, 10:36 PM

# Mullingar

Man (20s) dies after road incident in Westmeath

The incident occurred at around 10.30am on Monday in the Lough Ennell area of Mullingar.

28.4k

Jul 22nd 2021, 6:04 PM

# Westmeath

Westmeath storm past Kingdom to win Joe McDonagh Cup

Niall Mitchell hit 1-4 for Westmeath as they won the cup after losing the 2018 and 2019 finals.

7.2k

Jul 17th 2021, 7:58 PM

# sweet sixteen

Stunning second half sees Westmeath thump dismal Laois by 16 points

Goals from Lorcan Dolan, Denis Corroon and David Lynch send Westmeath through to the Leinster semi-finals.

6.9k

Jul 4th 2021, 3:47 PM

# Strong Starts

Down and Westmeath record opening-day wins in Joe McDonagh Cup

Down defeated Meath while Westmeath saw off Carlow.

5.1k

Jul 3rd 2021, 7:36 PM

# GAA Wrap

68 scores as Laois defeat Westmeath in Leinster U20 thriller and Limerick senior club draws made

There were also U20 hurling wins tonight for Antrim and Kildare.

10.4k

Jun 29th 2021, 9:37 PM

# covid cluster

HSE says Athlone outbreak is 'probably' Delta variant as Tánaiste says there is reason for 'concern', but not panic

Leo Varadkar said the country is “still on track to ease restrictions further” on 5 July.

45.0k

Updated

Jun 22nd 2021, 12:31 PM

# investigations

HSE investigates suspected Delta variant outbreaks in Athlone

The cases have not yet been officially confirmed by Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS).

70.6k

Jun 21st 2021, 9:24 PM

# Division 1A

Injury worries for Waterford after good win over Tipp while Limerick see off Westmeath

Focus now switches to the championship after today’s hurling league ties concluded.

12.9k

Jun 13th 2021, 5:14 PM

# Staying Up

Second-half goals help Cork beat Westmeath, Laois come up short against Down in Division 2 relegation play-offs

Cork hit three second-half goals at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

15.0k

Updated

Jun 12th 2021, 8:33 PM

# Ladies Football

Late goals seal Westmeath's top-tier league status and relegate Moloney-less Tipperary

Lucy McCartan and Karen Hegarty scored the crucial late goals.

3.0k

Jun 12th 2021, 5:22 PM

# Goal Crazy

Cork fire in seven goals as they cruise past Westmeath for 33-point home league win

Patrick Horgan and Alan Connolly both hit the net twice in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

10.4k

May 23rd 2021, 5:43 PM

# Wrap

Armagh make winning return to Division One against Monaghan

Elsewhere, there were wins for Meath and Clare.

5.8k

May 16th 2021, 5:53 PM

# Dominant

Galway start league campaign with 30-point hammering of Westmeath

Shane O’Neill’s side are off to a flying start with a 5-34 to 1-16 win.

9.6k

May 8th 2021, 4:06 PM

# Burglary

Gardai appeal for witnesses after masked men break into business premises in Westmeath

The incident occurred shortly before 9pm in the Rathconrath area of Mullingar.

15.5k

Apr 19th 2021, 1:11 PM

# Seizure

Gardaí seize €160,000 in cash after stopping car in Athlone

A 21-year-old man was arrested at the scene.

34.3k

Apr 3rd 2021, 7:42 PM

# cork and westmeath

Three people arrested as gardaí seize cash and cannabis during searches of car and house

Two of the three people arrested have since been released.

18.7k

Mar 4th 2021, 9:15 AM

# Drug bust

One man arrested after €250,000 worth of cannabis plants seized in Monaghan

A man in his 30s was arrested yesterday and is being detained at Mullingar Garda Station.

19.3k

Updated

Feb 21st 2021, 8:48 AM