Gerry Buckley

RTÉ Sport contributor

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

Conor Duke wheels away in celebration after scoring his side's winning goal

Last-gasp Duke goal earns Meath victory in Westmeath

A goal from Conor Duke with the very last kick of the game saw Meath beat Westmeath 3-14 to 1-17 in Division 2 of the Allianz Football League.

Football • 02 Mar 25

Cian Madden celebrates a late Cavan point

Cavan reel in Westmeath to win incident-packed battle

Cavan recovered from a 12-point deficit at half-time to edge out Westmeath 1-22 to 0-21 in Allianz Football League Division 2.

Football • 26 Feb 25

Dublin make light of red card to ease past Westmeath

Dublin still maintained their 100% start to life in Division 1B of the National Hurling League with a 1-22 to 0-18 win over Westmeath in Mullingar

Hurling • 09 Feb 25

Louth sub Seán Reynolds scored the only goal of the game in Mullingar

Reynolds proves a super sub as Louth beat Westmeath

A fisted goal by substitute Sean Reynolds deep into injury time was the crucial score as Louth eked out a hard-earned 1-17 to 0-18 win against Westmeath in a pulsating match played in difficult conditions in Mullingar.

Football • 27 Jan 25