Kieran Galvin

Stories by Kieran Galvin

Below are recent stories by Kieran Galvin

• Published: 4 Feb 2012 15:00

  Daly to make senior debut for Rossies against Tipp

  Niall Daly of Padraig Pearses will make his Allianz Football League debut for Roscommon in this Sunday's clash against Tipperary in Kiltoom (throw-on 2.30pm).

• Published: 1 Feb 2012 20:30

  Westmeath teams kept apart in Leinster Colleges SF 'A' draw

  Moate Community School, Athlone Community College and Colaiste Mhuire, Mullingar have been kept apart in the Leinster Colleges SF 'A' quarter-final draw.

• Published: 1 Feb 2012 17:30

  Buccs duo named in Ireland U20 team

  Speaking in Athlone last week, Ireland U20 rugby coach Mike Ruddock claimed that players with experience from last year's squad would play a key role in the 2012 Six Nations championship. One of the players who falls into that category is Athlone's Daniel Qualter.

• Published: 18 Jan 2012 17:30

  Matthew the Darling for Athlone with last gasp goal

  For Athlone CC, this victory was achieved in the sweetest fashion imaginable.

• Published: 11 Jan 2012 17:32

  Fr Michael Cremin chosen for Hall of Fame award

  The legendary Fr Michael Cremin has been chosen for the Hall of Fame award in the 2011 Westmeath Independent/Hodson Bay Hotel Sports Awards.

• Published: 21 Dec 2011 14:30

  Cosgrove keeps his cool to seal Leinster crown

  Back in 2005, this writer was in attendance at a Leinster Minor Football League match between Westmeath and Offaly.

• Published: 21 Dec 2011 14:30

  Dessie describes club success as 'best moment' yet

  In his stellar football career, Dessie Dolan has enjoyed considerable success and many memorable moments

• Published: 14 Dec 2011 17:36

  Can Garrycastle end Lake County's quest for Leinster club crown?

  Over the last few years, Garrycastle players have probably grown accustomed to people talking about their 'last chance' to land a Leinster title.

• Published: 14 Dec 2011 17:30

  Plans for GAA centre of excellence put on hold

  Plans for a GAA Centre of Excellence at Multyfarnham are "postponed temporarily",

• Published: 7 Dec 2011 15:30

  'We'll have to play better' warns Frankie as Brigid's march on

  St Brigid's star Frankie Dolan has warned that his side will have to improve significantly if they are to reach another All-Ireland final in the new year.

• Published: 7 Dec 2011 09:30

  Brigid's pass London test to earn last four place

  This across-channel banana skin was safely negotiated by St Brigid's as they defeated London champions Fulham Irish in Ruislip last Sunday.

• Published: 23 Nov 2011 17:30

  'Hard words' at half-time trigger desired response from Brigid's

  St Brigid's manager Noel O'Brien believes the pressure of playing a Connacht final on home turf had a negative effect on his team.

• Published: 16 Nov 2011 09:30

  Rousing comeback earns Athlone a replay after thriller

  Athlone produced an astonishing comeback by clawing back a nine-point deficit to eventually earn a draw with St Loman's.

• Published: 26 Oct 2011 17:30

  Quinn to join Westmeath set-up as physical trainer

  Clara football star Joe Quinn is set to join the Westmeath backroom team as physical trainer for next season.

• Published: 12 Oct 2011 17:30

  'We were never going to lie down' - Laura Walsh

  Westmeath's success in last Sunday's All-Ireland final replay was down to "heart and determination", according to attacking ace Laura Walsh.

• Published: 12 Oct 2011 17:30

  Hanley gets the nod as hurling league dispute rumbles on

  On the night when Brian Hanley was ratified as Westmeath senior hurling manager for next season, there was also considerable debate over the thorny issue of the National Hurling League format.

• Published: 7 Oct 2011 19:00

  Byrne and Hegarty drafted into Westmeath ladies team for relay

  IRISH underage soccer star Jennifer Byrne has been drafted into the Westmeath ladies football team to face Cavan in this Sunday's TG4 All-Ireland intermediate championship final replay at Croke Park (4.15pm).

• Published: 5 Oct 2011 17:35

  Westmeath ladies bid to overcome Cavan at second attempt to claim All-Ireland title

  The Westmeath ladies have another chance to win their first All-Ireland title when they face Cavan in this Sunday's intermediate championship final replay at Croke Park.

• Published: 29 Sep 2011 17:30

  Leahy hails impact of subs but admits Westmeath lost their shape at the finish

  Three points up with less than five minutes to go, Westmeath came agonisingly close to winning a first-ever All-Ireland ladies title last Sunday. And in the immediate aftermath, the Westmeath camp couldn't disguise their disappointment after Cavan staged a late rally to secure a draw.

• Published: 22 Sep 2011 10:33

  Fr Dalton's aim to go one better than last year

  Having reformed four years ago after a spell in the wilderness, Fr Dalton's are aiming to reach the top tier of Westmeath hurling as they prepare to face St Brigid's in the Westmeath intermediate championship final on Sunday (Cusack Park, 4pm).

• Published: 22 Sep 2011 09:30

  Garrycastle to face Slashers again if they can down Shamrocks

  This year's Westmeath senior football champions will meet their Longford counterparts in the Leinster club championship for the third year in a row.

• Published: 10 Sep 2011 09:30

  Westmeath U-16s set to face Dubs in Gerry Reilly tournament final

  The Westmeath under-16 footballers will face Dublin in the Gerry Reilly Memorial Tournament final in Millbrook, Oldcastle, this Wednesday, September 14 (throw-in 7pm).

• Published: 7 Sep 2011 17:33

  Tang take on fancied reds with county final place at stake

  Tang will be bidding to reach the Westmeath IFC final for the first time since 2002 when they take on Coralstown/Kinnegad in Cusack Park this Saturday (throw-in: 4.45pm).

• Published: 7 Sep 2011 17:30

  McManus goal seals victory as Athlone escape and Tubberclair go down

  Such was Athlone's relief at preserving their senior status with this win over neighbours Tubberclair at Tang last Saturday, one almost sensed they have celebrated county final victories with less delight.

• Published: 31 Aug 2011 17:30

  Caulry's hopes perish on Rock goal as Tang advance

  Tang avenged their defeat to Caulry at the same stage of the 2010 intermediate championship in Moate last Saturday - as a fortuitous first-half goal by Martin Rock ultimately proved the difference between the teams.

• Published: 31 Aug 2011 17:30

  Seventh heaven for Athlone U-18s in league opener

  Athlone Town made a dream start to their DDSL Under-18 League campaign with a seven goal hammering of Bohemians at Lissywollen last Sunday.

• Published: 20 Jul 2011 17:30

  Joyce brings another boxing title to Moate

  Another European title has been won by a Moate boxer - with John Joyce claiming gold at the European Schoolboy Championships following a magnificent light-flyweight victory over Miroslav Peshkov of Russia in Grozny, Russia, last Saturday.

• Published: 15 Jul 2011 09:30

  Pearses trio on Roscommon minor team for Connacht final

  Roscommon have named their team for Sunday's Connacht MFC final against Galway at Dr Hyde Park (throw-in: 12 noon).

• Published: 14 Jul 2011 11:50

  Roscommon name unchanged team for Connacht final

  Roscommon manager Fergal O'Donnell has kept faith with the same starting 15 who defeated Leitrim for this Sunday's Connacht final with Mayo.

• Published: 6 Jul 2011 17:34

  Connacht final fever heats up in Roscommon

  Excitement is building in Roscommon ahead of the county's participation in both the Connacht senior and minor football finals on Sunday week, July 17.