Westmeath Independent
Below are recent stories by Kevin O'Neill
Published: 13 Sep 2012 09:30
Brigid's, Clann and Pearses bid for semi-final berths
THREE South Roscommon outfits will this weekend bid for places in the semi-finals of this year's Shannonside FM Roscommon Senior Football Championship.
Published: 5 Sep 2012 17:34
Moran happy with response of players since taking charge
ATHLONE Town manager Padraig Moran was left satisfied with his first game in charge of the club..
Published: 5 Sep 2012 17:33
Maryland hope Martin can make rematch with Castledaly
FOLLOWING the drama of the drawn Westmeath SFC quarter-final between Castledaly and Maryland, the sides meet again this weekend..
Published: 29 Aug 2012 17:35
Flanagan's fate set to be decided this week
THE Westmeath GAA Football Board meets tomorrow night (Thursday) in a bid to finalise the positions of Westmeath senior and U21 managers..
Published: 29 Aug 2012 17:32
Kerley leaves Athlone Town post in shock departure
ATHLONE Town FC and manager Mike Kerley have parted ways ...
Published: 29 Aug 2012 17:30
'The most important thing is to enjoy the experience' - Mark Rohan
AT the famous Brands Hatch circuit next Wednesday afternoon, Mark Rohan's epic, almost Hollywood-esque journey back from the precipice will become complete.
Published: 22 Aug 2012 17:30
Castledaly and blues do battle for last four spot
THE crunch meeting of Castledaly and Maryland will arouse much local interest, as the two sides go head-to-head in the quarter-finals of the Westmeath SFC..
Published: 22 Aug 2012 17:30
Walker tries to plot downfall of his native Tubberclair
IF ever a fixture summed up the compelling nature and complexities of local Gaelic football rivalry, then it must be the meeting of Ballymore and Tubberclair..
Published: 22 Aug 2012 17:30
Fundraiser for Maryland player forced to give up football
IN February of this year, Maryland's Aidan Reynolds competed for possession in a somewhat meaningless challenge match..
Published: 22 Aug 2012 17:30
Dude's injury a concern for Roses as Tang await
ROSEMOUNT are keeping their fingers crossed this week that influential forward David 'Dude' McCormack can shrug-off the effects of a recent ankle injury..
Published: 15 Aug 2012 18:30
Mark Rohan prepares for Paralympics adventure
As the fanfare and excitement of the London Olympic Games begins to taper off, the village of Ballinahown and the rest of the Midlands region is starting to anticipate the eagerly-awaited appearance of local paracyclist Mark Rohan at the upcoming 2012 London Paralympics.
Published: 8 Aug 2012 17:34
Knockout time as Athlone face crunch clash with Shamrocks
THE group stages of this year's Westmeath SFC reach decision time this weekend..
Published: 8 Aug 2012 17:32
St Brigid's and Clann seek crucial points
FOLLOWING a lengthy break, the 2012 Roscommon SFC finally returns to the fore this weekend..
Published: 8 Aug 2012 17:30
Willow look equipped to make it six titles in a row
Willow Park are once again the team to beat...
Published: 1 Aug 2012 17:32
Crunch time for Athlone and Castledaly
WITH the 2012 Westmeath SFC group stages reaching a critical juncture this weekend..
Published: 1 Aug 2012 17:30
Roscommon minor ladies face Banner girls in final clash
KILTOOM man Benny Morris this weekend bids to take Roscommon ladies minor footballers to All-Ireland glory..
Published: 1 Aug 2012 17:30
'We don't fear Kerry' - vows Ros' minor manager
NO sooner had Roscommon pulled off the notable feat of claiming back-to-back Connacht minor titles - a first for the county - than they were turning their focus and attention to the All-Ireland quarter-final..
Published: 1 Aug 2012 17:30
Unlucky Athlone rocked by late Limerick winner
Athlone Town 0 Limerick FC 1 A last-gasp winner by Limerick forward Rory Gaffney maintained his side's push for the Airtricity League First Division title..
Published: 27 Jul 2012 09:30
Moate's Ward's Olympic Dream Finally Over
Joe Ward's Olympic Games dream officially ended yesterday...
Published: 25 Jul 2012 17:34
Heavin defends TriAthlone event after criticism from winner
THE organisers of the successful Waterways Ireland TriAthlone event - which this year doubled as the Irish National Championships - have defended elements of the race's organisation...
Published: 25 Jul 2012 17:32
Local athletes continue to shine at gruelling 'Ironman' challenges
THE continued presence of several Athlone Triathlon Club members at some of the continent's stiffest IRONMAN challenge events has highlighted the impact of the club locally.
Published: 25 Jul 2012 17:31
Maryland maintain perfect record with win over Athlone
Maryland 0-12 Athlone 0-7 MARYLAND maintained their determined drive towards the knockout phase...
Published: 25 Jul 2012 17:30
Darcy delights as Rosemount keep title hopes alive
Rosemount 3-11 Ballinagore 1-8 ROSEMOUNT remained firmly on track for the knockout phase of this year's Westmeath IFC..
Published: 20 Jul 2012 09:30
Moran insists Town can still 'gatecrash the top three'
THERE was somewhat of an anti-climatic feeling in the air when the full-time whistle sounded at Lissywollen last Friday, following Athlone Town's 1-1 draw in the Airtricity First Division with Finn Harps.
Published: 18 Jul 2012 17:31
Bannon blow for Athlone ahead of Maryland clash
ATHLONE's aspirations in the 2012 Westmeath SFC have suffered a significant blow..
Published: 18 Jul 2012 17:31
Injury problems for Tang as Caulry test awaits
TANG have been struck with a worrying injury crisis ahead of the third round of fixtures in the Westmeath IFC this weekend.
Published: 18 Jul 2012 17:31
Murtagh the master as Ros' minors down Mayo to retain Connacht title
Roscommon 0-10 Mayo 0-8 ROSCOMMON minors created a notable piece of history when, for the first time ever, the county managed to retain the Connacht MFC title..
Published: 18 Jul 2012 17:31
Plans for Athlone's first ever half marathon gather pace
THE first ever Athlone Half Marathon (the Flatline 2012) is edging ever closer..
Published: 18 Jul 2012 17:30
Teenager with strong local links plays international rugby for Hong Kong
AN amazing and fascinating Athlone family story has been developing in far-away Hong Kong for the past 19 years.
Published: 12 Jul 2012 11:30
Wimbledon win celebrated by Athlone first cousins
ONE of the greatest shocks of modern tennis history was celebrated with gusto in Baylough, Athlone last weekend.
