GAA

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  Published: 1 Feb 2012 17:30

  Farrell declares support for payments to GAA managers

  The chairman of the Westmeath County Board has come out and said that GAA managers should be paid for their services.

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  Published: 1 Feb 2012 17:30

  Moate CS enhance their credentials with fine victory

  Moate Community School's success in the North Leinster League competition earlier in the season marked them out as one to watch in colleges football in 2012.

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  Published: 1 Feb 2012 17:30

  Athlone CC find extra gear to book quarter final place

  Athlone CC advanced to the quarter-finals of the Leinster Colleges championship with this hard-earned victory over Patrician, Newbridge, last Wednesday.

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  Published: 25 Jan 2012 09:30

  Mangan takes over as Westmeath ladies football manager

  FORMER Westmeath star Alan Mangan has been confirmed as the new manager of the Westmeath ladies senior football team

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  Published: 25 Jan 2012 09:30

  Westmeath football stars set for fight fest

  Some of the biggest names in Westmeath GAA are swapping their football boots for boxing gloves this Saturday night.

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  Published: 25 Jan 2012 09:30

  Westmeath claim rare win over Offaly in season opener

  "An rud is annamh is iontach," one prominent Westmeath GAA official was heard to say to an Offaly counterpart, after a very encouraging win for the Lake County'...

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  Published: 25 Jan 2012 09:30

  Mayo snatch victory late on after rip-roaring Ros' rally

  With both finalists of the 2012 FBD Connacht SFL (Mayo and NUIG) known before a ball was kicked in the final round of the competition last weekend, Sunday's confrontation...

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  Published: 18 Jan 2012 17:32

  Mullingar hotel confirmed as Westmeath GAA sponsor

  The Annebrook House Hotel in Mullingar has been revealed as Westmeath GAA's new flagship sponsor.

• GAA

• Matthew the Darling for Athlone with last gasp goal
• AIT push Wicklow all the way to extra time
• Rossies lose out to Leitrim as Glancy goal proves decisive
• Westmeath wilt after early promise as DIT advance
• Fr Michael Cremin chosen for Hall of Fame award
• Marist College and Athlone CC face tough away games
• Flanagan hails Ennis despite O'Byrne Cup defeat to Offaly
• New look Westmeath turfed out in O'Byrne Cup opener
• Late Roscommon rally secures a share of the spoils
• Sullivan stars for Athlone IT but Longford prevail

• GAA

• Seeding introduced in Westmeath senior championship
• Sports award for dynamic Dolan after key role in Garrycastle's success
• Former Rhode manager Coffey chosen as new Athlone supremo
• Flanagan focuses on 'rebuilding' ahead of Westmeath's 2012 season opener
• Kiernan joins Westmeath set-up in selector role
• Stenson defends St Brigid's over stormy scenes at Connacht final
• Spectacular Westmeath aeroplane stunt recalled in new GAA book
• Pearse Park to host Garrycastle v St Brigid's
• Cosgrove keeps his cool to seal Leinster crown
• Dessie describes club success as 'best moment' yet

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  Published: 4th February, 2012 03:00pm

  Daly to make senior debut for Rossies against Tipp

  by Kieran Galvin

  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).

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  Published: 1 Feb 2012 20:00

  Kiltoom to host Tipp clash as new Roscommon sponsor is revealed

  ROSCOMMON begin their Allianz Football League Division 3 campaign with a home fixture against Tipperary at Kiltoom this coming Sunday (2.30pm).

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  Published: 1 Feb 2012 17:30

  Ward prepares for 'biggest nine minutes' of career to date

  JOE Ward is ready for "the biggest nine minutes" of his boxing career.

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  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...

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  Published: 1 Feb 2012 17:30

  Buccaneers blow chance to go top in low scoring clash

  BUCCANEERS spurned the chance to go top of the Ulster Bank League Division 1B.

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  Published: 1 Feb 2012 17:30

  Athlone to start new season at home to SD Galway outfit

  ATHLONE Town will begin the 2012 Airtricity League 1st Division campaign with a home fixture against SD Galway.

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  Published: 25 Jan 2012 11:30

  Last chance to cast vote in Westmeath Independent/Hodson Bay Hotel Sports Awards

  ANTICIPATION is reaching fever pitch as the 2011 Westmeath Independent/Hodson Bay Hotel Sports Awards prepare to take place this coming Friday evening.