Great attendance at Westmeath GAA information evening

A significant event took place in the Mullingar Park Hotel on Thursday evening as Westmeath GAA officially presented the new gear for the development squads at an information evening for players and parents.

There was a strong level of interest from all involved in Westmeath underage development and it proved a successful occasion, with a great attendance on the evening. Barry Kelly, Westmeath GAA's new Coiste na nÓg Chairman, spoke on the importance of cooperation among players, parents, clubs and the Westmeath coaching and games development committee, along with the various members of the coaching staff.

He thanked Kilbeggan natives Michael and James Stones for their valued support: MJS Building And Development, based in New York, are sponsors of Westmeath underage competitions and the various development squads. The new sponsors have agreed a substantial package with Westmeath GAA over the next three years.

Ronan Farrell, Coaching Officer, and Darren Magee, Games Manager, were others to address the gathering. It was stressed that Westmeath GAA is working hard to put in place the structures to enable the county to make progress in the years ahead.

"We are not perfect, if we were we'd be the finished product. This is a work in progress and we have a colossal number of players from under 14 to under 16 which we are trying to develop. It's a journey and there will be a rocky road; some players will drop out and then return at a different stage. All of that is part of the development and we are here to give as much support as possible," said Darren Magee, himself a former Dublin senior footballer.