Cribbin calls time on spell as Westmeath boss

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

Tom Cribbin has stepped down as Westmeath football manager following three years in charge.

Conroy stars as Ireland qualify for Sevens World Cup finals

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

Ireland’s Sevens squad joined their female counterparts in qualifying for next summer’s Sevens Rugby World Cup finals, by finishing third in the Exeter Sevens tournament at the weekend.

Inspired goalkeeping sees Athlone Town and Cabinteely share spoils

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

An inspired goalkeeping performance by Cabinteely’s Mick Kelly last Friday night (July 14) thwarted Athlone Town in their bid to hand new manager Roddy Collins a long overdue first win of the campaign.

Moate slugger Joe Ward resists lure of pro ranks

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

Three-time European champion, Joe Ward, has decided to resist the temptation offered by the pro ranks and will instead captain the Irish team at the upcoming World Boxing Championships in Hamburg.

Huge boost for Roscommon in victory over neighbours Galway

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

Roscommon manager Kevin McStay was delighted with Sunday’s splendid 2-15 to 0-12 Connacht SFC Final success over Galway at Pearse Stadium.

Henshaw guest stars on RTÉ’s Game On

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

RTÉ 2FM’s Game On programme was transmitted live from Dubarry Park last Thursday evening, with Robbie Henshaw a special guest.

Spirited showing sees Westmeath fall short against resolute Armagh

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

Westmeath suffered an All Ireland SFC Qualifiers Round 2B defeat against Armagh at TEG Cusack Park on Saturday evening (July 8).

The Midlanders’, who produced a spirited display, were eventually beaten 1-12 to 1-7 by Kieran McGeeney’s team.

Eight without a win as Athlone ship three

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

Athlone Town’s winless run stretched to eight games as Shelbourne inflicted another defeat on the home side at Lissywollen last Friday night (July 7).

Scoreline flatters as Westmeath produce a determined display

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

Tipperary might have progressed following Saturday’s All Ireland SHC Round 1 Qualifier at Semple Stadium, but Westmeath left the Thurles venue heartened following a defiant display.

Three goals in six minutes sink Athlone Town in Cobh

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

Cobh Ramblers survived having a player sent off as Athlone Town failed to take advantage of their numerical superiority at St Colman’s Park last Saturday evening (1 July).

Claasen and McCarthy team up to coach Buccaneers

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

Darin Claasen and Mike McCarthy have been unveiled as the coaching duo in charge of Buccaneers, as the Athlone club gears up for life in Division 1A of the Ulster Bank League.

Claasen was assistant to Brett Wilkinson for the past two seasons and he replaces his fellow South African, who has departed to Hong Kong, as head coach of the Pirates, while retaining his role as backs coach.