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Sean Nolan of Wexford during the Tailteann Cup match between Fermanagh and Wexford at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Wexford snatch promotion with dramatic last-gasp victory

Chadwicks Wexford Park erupted in deafening celebration when substitute Seán Ryan crashed home a last-gasp rebound goal to snatch promotion from Westmeath's grasp in Sunday's closing Division 3 football league duel.

Football • 22 Mar

Ronan Wallace of Westmeath during the Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship quarter-final match between Kildare and Westmeath at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, KiIdare.

Westmeath see off Limerick to set up Wexford decider

A strong closing quarter enabled Westmeath to ease past Limerick in changeable weather conditions in Mullingar, thereby ensuring a winner-takes-all showdown for the Lake County men in Wexford next Sunday to secure promotion to Allianz Football League Division 2.

Football • 15 Mar

Ronan Coffey of Laois during the Allianz Football League Division 3 match between Kildare and Laois at Cedral St Conleths Park in Newbridge, Kildare

Laois shock Westmeath to blow Division wide open

Laois blew Division 3 of the Allianz Football League wide open as they massively upset the odds to record victory over Westmeath on Saturday evening.

Football • 28 Feb

Luke Loughlin of Westmeath during the Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship quarter-final match between Kildare and Westmeath

Westmeath come good after the break to down Fermanagh

Two Donegal legends wore the bainisteoir bibs in Mullingar for the clash of the third-placed and bottom teams in Division 3, and it was Mark McHugh who emerged with the bragging rights after his troops put in a very impressive second-half display to win by 1-26 to 2-11.

Football • 22 Feb

27 April 2024; Ryan Magill of Down celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship semi-final match between Down and Armagh at St Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Down narrowly avoid disaster against Westmeath

Westmeath almost caused an upset at Páirc Esler with a brilliant second-half comeback that just fell short with Down winning 2-15 to 1-15 on Saturday evening.

Football • 14 Feb

12 April 2025; Sam McCartan of Westmeath during the Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship quarter-final match between Kildare and Westmeath at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, KiIdare. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Westmeath hold off Clare to boost promotion hopes

Westmeath strengthened their Division 3 promotion credentials when fending off hosts Clare 2-19 to 1-17 to secure a second consecutive league victory.

Football • 01 Feb

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

4 January 2026; Rory Keyes of Westmeath, 7, makes his way to a training session on the astro turf pitch, as spectators leave after the cancellation of the Dioralyte Walsh Cup First Round match between Westmeath and Kilkenny at St Loman's GAA club in Westm

Westmeath hit out at Kilkenny over fixture cancellation

Westmeath GAA has issued a statement lashing out at Kilkenny for what it termed a "clear refusal to play a properly scheduled and authorised fixture" in the wake of the cancellation of their Walsh Cup Round 1 game on Sunday.

Hurling • 05 Jan

28 June 2015; Kieran Martin, Westmeath, scores his side's first goal from Padraic Harnan and Micheal Burke, Meath. Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship, Semi-Final, Westmeath v Meath. Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE

Westmeath talisman Martin retires after 17 seasons

Westmeath's Kieran Martin (35) has retired from inter-county football after 17 seasons.

Football • 21 Nov 25

Shane Clavin scored a goal for Castletown Geoghegan in the 2015 Westmeath final replay

Castletown-Geoghegan retain Westmeath crown

Castletown-Geoghegan retained the Westmeath senior hurling title for the first time since completing a historic three-in-a-row in 1958 with a fully deserved 3-15 to 2-09 win against Lough Lene Gaels in a hard-hitting final replay in Mullingar.

Hurling • 27 Oct 25

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

McHugh takes charge of Westmeath footballers

Mark McHugh has been confirmed as the new manager of the Westmeath senior football team.

Football • 09 Sep 25

3 November 2019; Clonkill manager Kevin O'Brien ahead of the AIB Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Quarter-Final match between Clonkill and Ballyhale Shamrocks at TEG Cusack Park in Mullingar, Westmeath. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

O'Brien takes reins as Westmeath hurling manager

Westmeath have former Under-20 manager Kevin O'Brien as their new senior hurling manager, replacing Seoirse Bulfin, who departed after one season in charge

Hurling • 13 Aug 25

Dermot McCabe looks set to be the next Cavan manager

McCabe tipped to swap Westmeath for Cavan

Westmeath manager Dermot McCabe looks set for a switch to his native Cavan after his competitor for the role, Finbar O'Reilly, pulled out of Saturday's interview process.

Football • 09 Aug 25

6 April 2025; Dean Healy of Wicklow in action against Matthew Carey of Longford during the Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship round one match between Longford and Wicklow at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in Longford. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Wicklow seal dramatic win to surge into Tailteann semis

Wicklow booked their place in the Tailteann Cup semi-finals for the first time after a 2-18 to 2-17 win over Westmeath.

Football • 16 Jun 25

22 March 2025; Westmeath manager Seoirse Bulfin during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B match between Carlow and Westmeath at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Bulfin steps down as Westmeath manager after one season

Westmeath hurling manager Seoirse Bulfin has stepped down after one season in charge

Hurling • 10 Jun 25

Westmeath demolish Laois to advance to quarter-finals

Westmeath have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Tailteann Cup after a surprisingly facile win against an off-colour Laois side in Mullingar.

Football • 07 Jun 25

Niall O'Brien found the net for Westmeath

Kerry suffer relegation after heavy loss to Westmeath

Kerry's eight-year existence in the Joe McDonagh Cup came to an end on a fittingly grey and drab afternoon in Tralee, with their 17-point loss to Westmeath confirming the Kingdom's relegation to the Christy Ring Cup

Hurling • 25 May 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

Tomás Keyes bagged a great first-half goal to set Laois on the road to victory

Laois off to perfect start beating Westmeath

The Laois senior hurlers made the perfect start to their Joe McDonagh Cup campaign as they defeated Westmeath with a fair degree of comfort in O'Moore Park.

Hurling • 19 Apr 25

David Hyland celebrates after scoring Kildare's second goal

Kildare edge Westmeath in Leinster thriller

On a night when they paid tribute to Mick O'Dwyer, Kildare delivered a performance that might have lacked the quality of his very best teams but it certainly had the character.

Football • 14 Apr 25

Westmeath were relegated but are hopeful they are primed for a run in the Leinster Championship

Westmeath staying positive ahead of Kildare clash

Westmeath only gained one point from their Division 2 league campaign and lost six games in the process, but the outlook is not near as bleak as it may seem.

Football • 11 Apr 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