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The Downs end 17-year wait for county title

The Downs are Westmeath senior football champions after a 17-year wait, Lar Wall's charges deservedly dethroning hat-trick seeking St Loman's, Mullingar in horrible conditions in Mullingar.

Football • 09 Oct 22

Niall O'Brien scored 0-08 for the winners

Castletown-Geoghegan back on top in Westmeath

Castletown-Geoghegan regained the Westmeath senior hurling title after a five-year, the side managed by former Westmeath football star Alan Mangan full value for their five-point win against Clonkill.

GAA • 02 Oct 22

RTÉ GAA Podcast: Dessie Dolan on managing Westmeath

New Westmeath senior football manager Dessie Dolan joins Mikey Stafford, Rory O'Neill and Niall McCoy to talk about his first management gig (not involving a team in his school).

Football • 22 Sep 22

Dessie Dolan (R) pictured with former Westmeath manager Jack Cooney after their side's victory in the Tailteann Cup final against Cavan

Dessie Dolan confirmed as new Westmeath football boss

Westmeath football legend Dessie Dolan will take over his native county for the 2023 season.

Football • 22 Sep 22

Jack Cooney leaves Westmeath post to take up GAA role

Jack Cooney exits Westmeath to take up GAA role

Tailteann Cup-winning Westmeath manager Jack Cooney has announced his surprise intention to depart the role after being appointed as the GAA's National Player Development Lead by Croke Park.

Football • 27 Aug 22

Kieran Martin celebrates after scoring Westmeath's crucial second goal

Cooney hails Martin after crucial Westmeath cameo

Westmeath manager Jack Cooney has paid tribute to long-serving Kieran Martin after his late goal was crucial in helping his team to victory in the Tailteann Cup final.

Football • 09 Jul 22

Recap: Westmeath 2-14 Cavan 1-13

Westmeath are the first county to lift the Tailteann Cup after a four-point win over Cavan at Croke Park.

Football • 09 Jul 22

Westmeath captain Kevin Maguire lifts the Tailteann Cup

Late goal seals inaugural Tailteann Cup for Westmeath

Kieran Martin's late goal capped a dramatic Croke Park comeback that secured the inaugural Tailteann Cup title for Westmeath.

Football • 09 Jul 22

Gilsenan's Cavan survived at Senior level

Gilsenan: Cavan survived early panic to get job done

Cavan ace forward Aisling Gilsenan said that once the Breffni County settled they were always likely to secure their place in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship for 2023.

GAA • 04 Jul 22

Geraldine Sheridan nicked the crucial score

Sheridan strike crucial as Cavan retain senior status

Geraldine Sheridan scored the crucial goal as a strong finish by Cavan saw them retain their TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship status for next year and relegate Westmeath back to the Intermediate grade.

GAA • 03 Jul 22

Oisin Kiernan is looking to help Cavan to Tailteann Cup success

Gamble pays off as Kiernan targets Croke Park glory

Oisín Kiernan gambled earlier in the season and it's paid off handsomely as he is set to have a key role to play on Saturday as Cavan go in search of Tailteann Cup glory against Westmeath at Croke Park.

Football • 09 Jul 22

Graham hoping to firm up Cavan foundations

Cavan manager Mickey Graham didn't have a tough job convincing his squad to set their full focus on the Tailteann Cup after the county's Ulster semi-final defeat to Donegal.

Football • 07 Jul 22

Ronan O'Toole and Luke Loughlin celebrate today's victory at Croke Park

Cooney enjoying role with 'uncomplicated' Westmeath

Westmeath manager Jack Cooney was delighted with his side's performance and the attitude they showed in their Tailteann Cup semi-final victory over Offaly.

Football • 19 Jun 22

Lorcan Dolan blasts home Westmeath's second goal

Free scoring Westmeath book Tailteann decider spot

A very impressive Westmeath coasted into the Tailteann Cup final with a convincing win over neighbours Offaly in Croke Park this afternoon.

Football • 19 Jun 22

(L to R): Cavan manager Mickey Graham, Westmeath manager Jack Cooney, Offaly manager John Maughan and Sligo manager Tony McEntee at Croke Park for the semi-final launch

Tailteann Cup semi-finals: All you need to know

There are just four teams remaining in the inaugural Tailteann Cup and by Sunday evening we will know the finalists for the 2022 competition.

Football • 19 Jun 22

Jack Cooney has Westmeath within touching distance of an appearance in the inaugural Tailteann Cup final

'More time together' the potential bonus for Westmeath

Westmeath manager Jack Cooney says "more time together" as a squad is the biggest thing winning Sunday's Tailteann Cup semi-final would mean.

Football • 17 Jun 22

Players from the competing counties at the launch of the Tailteann Cup

Croker billing has focus firmly fixed on Tailteann Cup

The Tailteann Cup will put itself at the centre of attention with the staging of the semi-finals at Croke Park.

Football • 16 Jun 22

Tailteann Cup quarter-finals recap

There are three provincial derbies in the Tailteann Cup quarter-finals as Carlow face Westmeath, Leitrim tackle Sligo and Fermanagh take on Cavan.

Football • 05 Jun 22

John Heslin scored 1-9 (7fs) for Westmeath at Netwatch Cullen Park

Westmeath secure Croke Park date with win over Carlow

Westmeath assured themselves of a Croke Park appearance when beating Carlow in this second round Tailteann Cup game at Netwatch Cullen Park.

Football • 05 Jun 22

Sam McCartan of Westmeath in action against Donal Kingston of Laois

Westmeath comeback sees them progress past Laois

Westmeath booked their place in the Tailteann Cup quarter-finals after coming through a hard battle against Laois in O'Moore Park.

Football • 29 May 22

Eoin Keyes scored two goals for Westmeath

Westmeath overcome Laois to round off campaign in style

Westmeath beat Laois 5-24 to 1-18 in the final round of the Leinster SHC round robin.

GAA • 21 May 22

Kildare's Jimmy Hyland responded to their early setback with a goal

Kildare overcome Westmeath to earn Leinster final spot

Kildare secured a return to the Leinster SFC final after a 1-21 to 2-15 win over Westmeath.

GAA • 15 May 22

Derek McNicholas and manager Joe Fortune celebrate the draw against Wexford

Joe Fortune on 'special day' for Westmeath hurling

In a year with contrasting highs and lows, Westmeath hurling manager Joe Fortune acknowledged the enormity of claiming a draw against Wexford in the Leinster championship.

GAA • 15 May 22

Stacey Grimes was in red-hot form for the Royals

Grimes leads Meath to Leinster final rematch with Dubs

Stacey Grimes hit 1-07 as Meath set up a Leinster final clash with Dublin on May 28 after a comfortable win against Westmeath in Pairc Tailteann.

GAA • 14 May 22

Derek McNicholas reacts after his late goal claimed an unlikely draw for Westmeath

Huge blow for Wexford as Westmeath snatch draw

Westmeath have caused a sensation in the Leinster hurling championship as this draw with Wexford could yet cost the Slaneysiders a place in the All-Ireland series.

GAA • 14 May 22

Westmeath GAA

The Downs end 17-year wait for county title

Castletown-Geoghegan back on top in Westmeath

RTÉ GAA Podcast: Dessie Dolan on managing Westmeath

Dessie Dolan confirmed as new Westmeath football boss

Jack Cooney exits Westmeath to take up GAA role

Cooney hails Martin after crucial Westmeath cameo

Recap: Westmeath 2-14 Cavan 1-13

Late goal seals inaugural Tailteann Cup for Westmeath

Gilsenan: Cavan survived early panic to get job done

Sheridan strike crucial as Cavan retain senior status

Gamble pays off as Kiernan targets Croke Park glory

Graham hoping to firm up Cavan foundations

Cooney enjoying role with 'uncomplicated' Westmeath

Free scoring Westmeath book Tailteann decider spot

Tailteann Cup semi-finals: All you need to know

'More time together' the potential bonus for Westmeath

Croker billing has focus firmly fixed on Tailteann Cup

Tailteann Cup quarter-finals recap

Westmeath secure Croke Park date with win over Carlow

Westmeath comeback sees them progress past Laois

Westmeath overcome Laois to round off campaign in style

Kildare overcome Westmeath to earn Leinster final spot

Joe Fortune on 'special day' for Westmeath hurling

Grimes leads Meath to Leinster final rematch with Dubs

Huge blow for Wexford as Westmeath snatch draw