Gerry Buckley

RTÉ Sport contributor

Down , United Kingdom - 15 June 2024; Jonathan Lynam of Westmeath during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 3 match between Derry and Westmeath at Páirc Esler in Newry, Down. (Photo By Sam Barnes/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Lynam on the double as Westmeath edge past Sligo

Sub Shane Corcoran proved to be the Westmeath hero when he kicked the winning point with just seconds remaining, as the home team edged out Sligo by the narrowest of margins in Mullingar.

Football • 25 Jan

Castletown-G' & Lough Lene G ends level in Westmeath

Holders Castletown-Geoghegan and Lough Lene Gaels could not be separated in a pulsating Westmeath senior hurling final as it finished 1-23 to 2-20 in Mullingar.

Hurling • 19 Oct 25

In total Emmett Rigter kicked three points for the victors

Limerick strike late to stun Westmeath in Tailteann Cup

Limerick have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Tailteann Cup after a dramatic win by the narrowest of margins against Westmeath, as it finished 0-19 to 0-18 at Laois Hire O'Moore Park

Football • 01 Jun 25

Luke Loughlin kicked 9 points for Westmeath

Westmeath rally after a slow start to see off London

Westmeath put a sluggish opening quarter display behind them to ultimately ease past the challenge of London in glorious conditions in Ruislip.

Football • 18 May 25

Niall O'Brien slammed home a penalty for the Lakemen

Westmeath and Carlow share 11 goals in Joe McD thriller

A wonderful wind-assisted display in the first half was the key as Carlow maintained their drive to reach the Joe McDonagh Cup final by defeating their hosts Westmeath in a very high-scoring game played in sun-drenched TEG Cusack Park in Mullingar by an unflattering ten-point margin.

Hurling • 17 May 25

Luke Loughlin finished the game with a personal tally of 1-17

Loughlin-inspired Westmeath wallop Antrim

Westmeath laid down a marker at sundrenched TEG Cusack Park in Mullingar that they will be serious contenders for the Tailteann Cup by defeating Antrim on a 4-24 1-17 scoreline.

Football • 11 May 25

Daire Cregg finished with three points for Roscommon

Roscommon promoted despite being held by Westmeath

Roscommon will play in Division 1 next spring after drawing their final game in Division 2 against Westmeath at Mullingar, 2-16 to 1-19.

Football • 23 Mar 25

Dessie Hutchinson celebrates his goal this afternoon.

Promotion-chasing Waterford relegate Westmeath

Promotion-chasing Waterford proved far too strong for a weak Westmeath side in lovely conditions for hurling in Mullingar, the winners in no way flattered by their 31-point margin, with the winless home team now relegated to Division 2A for 2026.

Hurling • 09 Mar 25