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• Updated: 28 Dec 2011 17:33

  Kiernan joins Westmeath set-up in selector role

  Westmeath senior football manager Pat Flanagan's long search for a second selector has ended.

• Updated: 28 Dec 2011 17:31

  Athlone native Mannion takes up Salthill Devon post

  WHEN Athlone Town take on Salthill Devon in this season's Airtricity League First Division, there will be a familiar face in the opposing dug-out.

• Updated: 28 Dec 2011 17:31

  Wonder year for Ward despite defeat in worlds

  MOST sportsmen's year can usually be summarised by one particular event. Not so in the case of talented Moate boxer Joe Ward.

• Updated: 28 Dec 2011 17:30

  Ballinasloe still 'the team to beat' in Ros' league

  BALLINASLOE Town and Dysart were the biggest winners during 2011 in the Roscommon & District Football League. Kevin O'Neill now looks at the ongoing efforts of the seven South Roscommon based outfits (including Ballinasloe Town) in the Roscommon League.

• Updated: 28 Dec 2011 17:30

  Spectacular Westmeath aeroplane stunt recalled in new GAA book

  A new book has shone the spotlight on surely one of the most dramatic, innovative marketing stunts in the history of GAA, and it all happened in Westmeath.

• Updated: 28 Dec 2011 17:30

  Futsal tournament to kick off new sporting year in style

  The ADSL's Annual Futsal Tournament has become one of the most popular events on the local sporting calendar.

• Updated: 28 Dec 2011 17:30

  Stenson defends St Brigid's over stormy scenes at Connacht final

  Roscommon GAA secretary Brian Stenson has staunchly defended St Brigid's following the troubled scenes which slightly marred their Connacht club final win.

• Updated: 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

• Updated: 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.

• Updated: 21 Dec 2011 14:30

  Pearse Park to host Garrycastle v St Brigid's

  The All-Ireland Club SFC semi-final between Garrycastle and near neighbours St Brigid's of Kiltoom will take place in Pearse Park, Longford, on Saturday, February 18.

• Updated: 21 Dec 2011 09:30

  Town search for new 'keeper as Schlingermann leaves

  ATHLONE Town hope to soften the blow of losing regular goalkeeper Micheál Schlingermann by making several new signings in the coming weeks.

• Updated: 21 Dec 2011 09:30

  Gibbons wins gold and sets new Irish junior record

  EXCITING Athlone swimmer Brendan Gibbons has added further to his growing reputation.

• Updated: 21 Dec 2011 09:30

  Golfing starlet McMickan receives sports award

  THE November winner in the Westmeath Independent/Hodson Bay Hotel Sports Awards is promising young golfer Charlie McMickan.

• Updated: 21 Dec 2011 09:30

  Westmeath ladies trio honoured for key role in historic triumph

  Three of the local players who helped the Westmeath ladies to All-Ireland glory this year - Laura Walsh, Michelle Malone and Laura Brennan - have been honoured with the October award in the Westmeath Independent/Hodson Bay Hotel Sports Awards.

• Updated: 21 Dec 2011 09:30

  Moate CS show their intent by claiming league title

• Updated: 21 Dec 2011 09:30

  Cosgrove the unlikely hero as Garrycastle make history

  In Tullamore last Sunday, there were Santa Clauses aplenty in S Brigid's red and white, and almost as many elves in Garrycastle's green and red.

• Updated: 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.

• Updated: 14 Dec 2011 17:35

  Garrycastle boss bids to bow out on a high

  SUCCESSFUL Garrycastle manager Anthony Cunningham is steadily approaching the end of a fantastic tenure in charge at the club.

• Updated: 14 Dec 2011 17:32

  Kerley confirmed as Athlone Town boss for next season

  ATHLONE Town FC have confirmed the reappointment of Mike Kerley as first-team manager for the 2012 Airtricity League season.

• Updated: 14 Dec 2011 17:30

  Willow Park claim notable scalp away to Dublin outfit

  WILLOW Park claimed another notable victory last Friday evening, as the Athlone side conquered Leinster Senior League outfit Glebe North on their home patch in Dublin.

• Updated: 14 Dec 2011 17:30

  Shamrocks too strong for Athlone in Feis Cup decider

  Mullingar Shamrocks capped a remarkable season off with Feis Cup success, after they handsomely defeated struggling Athlone by 11 points in Springfield on Sunday last.

• Updated: 14 Dec 2011 17:30

  Westmeath Schools side bow out with a whimper

  The future of Westmeath Schools fielding a combined side in 'A' competitions in Leinster hurling must be in doubt, after a generally lethargic Lake County were floored by Dublin South.

• Updated: 14 Dec 2011 17:30

  Scally shows her sporting skills extend to rugby

  ATHLONE's Fiona Scally is widely known and well regarded for her undoubted skill on the basketball court.

• Updated: 14 Dec 2011 17:30

  Athlone oarsman wins national title

  Sean Quigley of Athlone Boat Club struck gold at the Irish Indoor Rowing Championships last weekend.

• Updated: 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",

• Updated: 7 Dec 2011 15:30

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

• Updated: 7 Dec 2011 11:30

  Flanagan dismayed by Boyle's decision to opt for hurling

  WESTMEATH senior football team manager Pat Flanagan has expressed disappointment and surprise at the loss of one of his regular players to the county hurling side.

• Updated: 7 Dec 2011 09:30

  Layden leads the way as slick Buccs return to winning ways

  BUCCANEERS returned to winning ways when they outpointed Dungannon 33-20 in a hugely entertaining and lively Ulster Bank League Division 1B game at Dubarry Park.

• Updated: 7 Dec 2011 09:30

  Masterful McCormack leads Maryland to U21 county title

  On a bitterly cold evening, thoroughly entertaining contest between two committed sides helped to warm the cockles of a good sized attendance in Lakepoint Park.

• Updated: 7 Dec 2011 09:30

  Brigid's pass London test to earn last four place

• Updated: 7 Dec 2011 09:30

  Gary's late goal sends Garrycastle into their second Leinster decider

  As was generally expected, Garrycastle qualified for their second Leinster Club senior football championship final last Sunday.

• Updated: 7 Dec 2011 09:30

  Westmeath and Roscommon GAA seek new sponsors

  There is growing speculation that a new flagship sponsor of the Westmeath senior football and hurling teams could be unveiled this weekend.

• Updated: 7 Dec 2011 09:30

  Athlone fans told not to expect cash injection for first team

  ATHLONE Town FC have this week insisted their future plans will be rubber-stamped within a week.

• Updated: 7 Dec 2011 09:30

  Conway takes Tang reins as Clann choose Harney

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