By Michael McMullan ARMAGH All-Ireland winner Barry O’Hagan feels the GAA must make a tweak for next season to give provincial champions a better reward for winning their respective provinces. O’Hagan is enthused with the current championship format and the level of drama it has delivered. Any changes to what it currently in situ would […]
Mooney hails Monaghan’s composure
June 15, 2026
By Shaun Casey CONTROL was the key word in Clones on Saturday as Monaghan showed serious patience and composure in the second period to knock Roscommon out of the championship. Of their 24 shots in the first half, the Farney men marched into the half time break with 1-9 on the board and led by […]
Derry survival is on the line in Mullingar
March 5, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY must beat Westmeath on Sunday in Mullingar to give themselves a chance of beating the drop from Division Two. It still won’t be enough to save them if London then avoid defeat at home to Laois later this month. Manager Johnny McGarvey laid it all on the line after their defeat […]
McHugh and Tyrone welcome Westmeath in top of the table clash
June 11, 2025
By Michael McMullan TYRONE ladies welcome Westmeath to Stewartstown on Sunday with top spot in their All-Ireland Intermediate group up for grabs. Both have beaten Down so far. For Tyrone, it was a reverse of their defeat to Down in Ulster. Tyrone also have the hurt of last year’s All-Ireland final defeat to Leitrim still […]
Saffrons begin search for Tailteann Cup success
May 10, 2025
By Shaun Casey ANTRIM begin their Tailteann Cup campaign with a difficult away trip to Westmeath on Sunday afternoon. The Saffrons are hoping to reach at least the last four of the competition for the third year running. Westmeath of course were the maiden winners of the Tailteann Cup back in 2022. They beat Cavan […]
Cavan hope to make it back-to-back wins
February 22, 2025
By Niall Gartland WHAT a difference a week makes. Cavan will travel to Westmeath this Sunday with a renewed sense of optimism after they belatedly claimed their first league win in last weekend’s encounter against Louth. The discourse surrounding the Cavan set-up has been palpably negative following back-to-back defeats to Kildare and Louth. Well, supporters […]
Scullion joins Westmeath management team
December 19, 2024
BELLAGHY native Diarmuid Scullion has joined Dermot McCabe’s management team in Westmeath, Gaelic Life can confirm. He will be involved in a coaching role alongside Mark McHugh as they face into the new season. Scullion, who now lives in Scotstown, was involved with Derry underage development squads and coaching the All-Ireland minor winning team under […]
An Ulster connection as Dermot McCabe takes over in Westmeath
October 16, 2024
ByMichael McMullan THERE will be an Ulster influence in Westmeath with the appointment of former Cavan star Dermot McCabe as their new senior football manager. The Gowna man steps into the hotseat vacated by Dessie Dolan after their exit at the hands of Derry in the All-Ireland series. McCabe has enjoyed success at the helm […]
Derry name team for crunch Westmeath clash
June 13, 2024
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Mickey Harte has named his side for Saturday’s must win game against Westmeath in Páirc Esler. After losing to Galway and Armagh, the Oakleafers must win their first championship game of the season to stay in the All-Ireland conversation. Ciaran McFaul and Eoin McEvoy have been named to start with […]
Derry are a top three team says McGeeney
May 30, 2024
By Shaun Casey DERRY are still among the main contenders for Sam Maguire says Armagh boss Kieran McGeeney, despite the Oakleaf County suffering back-to-back championship defeats to Donegal and Galway. Armagh make the journey to Celtic Park this weekend having recovered from their Ulster final defeat to Donegal as they bounced back with a five-point victory […]