Victory over Dublin for Westmeath U16 side

Westmeath followed up their opening round win over a regional Cork outfit a with a draw against Dublin in round two last Saturday in Abbotstown.

Westmeath played with the wind in the first half and were rocked with the concession of a goal from the throw-in. However, they took over proceedings thereafter to lead by 2-4 to 1-1 at half-time.

A goalfest ensued in the third quarter with the sides level at 3-7 to 4-4 after 45 minutes. A hard-working Westmeath edged in front in the final quarter but could not put the home side away, with the game ending level.

Well done to the players and management on a gutsy display; the team will be in action again in the final round with a home game against Galway on Saturday July 13.

Coach Education

The Award 1 dual course finished last week in Rosemount after seven modules. Well done to all who completed with the list of participants as follows: Stephen Bonner (The Downs), Barry Raftery (Tubberclair), James Curley (Castletown-Geoghegan), Colin White (Caulry), Adrian Regan (Mullingar Shamrocks), Liam Young (Ballymore and Fr. Dalton’s), Richie O’Brien, Alan Deegan, Ruairi Smyth (Rosemount), Robbie Forde (Moate All Whites), Maurice Gouldsbury (St. Loman's), Shonagh Savage, Enda Murray, Gerard Brennan, Gerard Boyhan (Crookedwood), James Masterson (St. Malachy's), Fiachra McLoughlin, John Molloy, John O’Brien (Athlone), JP Bracken (St. Oliver Plunkett's), Thomas Duignan (Garrycastle), Paul McManus.

Leinster GAA TURAS Club Conference

The Leinster GAA Club Coaching Conference takes place on Saturday, June 8 in Dublin City University, St Patrick's Campus, from 11:30 to 3:00. Leinster GAA have arranged a fantastic line-up of speakers, presenters, and practical sessions including Paul Rouse, Michael Fennelly, Jason Sherlock and Jack Cooney. It promises to be a great day of networking, collaboration, and learning.

Tickets cost €20 for an individual or a club pass of €120 for a group of 10. The ticket price includes access to the Leinster Hurling and Joe McDonagh Finals in Croke Park on the same day.

Tickets can be purchased through https://www.universe.com/events/leinster-gaa-coaching-conference-2024-tickets-5QS6NC

Poc Fada

Westmeath will host the county version of the Poc Fada on Saturday June 15 on the historic location of the Hill of Uisneach. There will be a senior competition and U16 competition on the day. Further details will be shared with clubs in the coming days.

Primary Teacher Summer Courses

Westmeath are among the seven counties that have signed up to offer primary teacher summer courses in "Leading Gaelic Games in Primary Schools". The course will take place in-person in TUS Athlone 1st and 2nd of July between 9:30 and 2:00 with a further three days online. Please check www.athloneeducationcentre.com for further details.

U15 football

Dermot Earley Michael Glavey's Cup: Westmeath 3-14 Antrim 1-6

Dermot Earley Roscommon Cup: Westmeath 2-18 Antrim 1-3

Westmeath made the most of the long trip to Dunsilly in Antrim on Saturday by coming away with two comprehensive wins over the home sides. Both teams gave excellent displays with all players doing their bit. Next up for this group are games against Roscommon on Saturday July 13.

U14 Football Academy

Two Westmeath teams hosted two Offaly teams in Shandonagh last Saturday with 43 players seeing action for the Lake County against the Faithful County. This group will have another outing on Saturday, 13th July. Thanks to Shandonagh for hosting and well done to all players.