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McHugh takes charge of Westmeath footballers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paul Doyle of Carlow aiming to break from the presence of Killian Doyle

Doyle to the fore as Westmeath end with win in Carlow

A masterful performance from Killian Doyle, inspired Westmeath to a 3-18 to 3-15 in this Allianz Hurling League Division 1B game at Netwatch Cullen Park, a first win of the campaign for the already relegated midlanders.

Hurling • 22 Mar

Pat Havern's sensational season continued as he kicked over a series of two-point scores

Crimmins the Down hero as Westmeath relegated

Down hero Adam Crimmins' last-gasp score boosted the Mourne County's survival hopes as they edged a now relegated Westmeath 1-26 to 0-28 in a Páirc Esler thriller.

Football • 15 Mar

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

Westmeath manager Dermot McCabe cut a frustrated figure at full-time

Westmeath boss rages at Meath's controversial winner

Westmeath manager Dermot McCabe was left fuming after a controversial last-gasp goal handed fierce rivals Meath victory when the sides met at TEG Cusack Park.

Football • 02 Mar

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

Brian Duignan's consistency off frees drove Offaly to victory today

Offaly on brink of promotion after sinking Westmeath

Offaly picked up their fourth win of their Allianz Hurling League Division 1B campaign to edge closer to promotion and a place in the final.

Hurling • 02 Mar

Laois win relegation battle with Westmeath

Despite playing the last half an hour a man down after the sending off of the influential PJ Scully, Laois were worthy winners against Westmeath in the battle of the two bottom teams in Division 1B of the National Hurling League on a heavy pitch in Mullingar.

Hurling • 16 Feb

Chris Óg Jones shoots to score his and Cork's third goal despite the attempts of Jack Geoghegan (L) and Charlie Drumm of Westmeath

Jones hat-trick keeps Cork tails up against Westmeath

Chris Óg Jones blasted 3-04 as Cork kept their Division 2 promotion hopes alive with an entertaining one-point victory over Westmeath.

Football • 15 Feb

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

Monaghan's Jack McCarron found the back of the net on his introduction from the bench

Monaghan beat Westmeath in free-scoring encounter

Monaghan made it two wins from two in Division 2 with a 2-29 to 2-21 win over Westmeath in Clones.

Football • 02 Feb

James McNaughton starred as Antrim bagged their first points of the campoaign

McNauaghton to the fore as Antrim overcome Westmeath

James McNaughton led the way with 1-14 as Antrim banked their first points of the Allianz League as they accounted for Westmeath 2-25 to 1-19 in Division 1B at Corrigan Park.

Hurling • 02 Feb

Westmeath GAA