“I didn’t have any intention of managing Westmeath. My first reaction was sure Westmeath is on the other side of the planet”, former Westmeath hurling manager Michael Ryan reveals in his new autobiography entitled ‘Michael Ryan - The Road from Ballymac’, which is currently on sale in all good book shops.
There has to be a considered approach to the full return of GAA activity and players will need adequate time to prepare for matches, according to Westmeath senior footballer, Kieran Martin.
This exceptionally well presented five bedroom detached country home is primely located and offered to the market, situated on a secluded and private 1.5-acre site with scenic views of the surrounding country side. The property is ideal for a growing family, with features including oil fired central heating, rear decking, detached garage and mature gardens.
The GAA has been part of Dolores Slevin’s life for as long as she can remember. As the daughter of the late, great Mick Spain, there was simply no escaping it.
Refereeing is a labour of love for Basil Cronin, who first took up the whistle in 2004. While Tubber has been Basil’s GAA club since 2000, he hails from nearby Clara which has a long and proud refereeing tradition. It’s not surprising then to hear that two of Clara’s most famous whistlers, Carthage ‘Catch’ Buckley and Brian Gavin, had a big influence on him.
Seachtain na Gaeilge, the annual nationwide celebration of the Irish language, is now underway.
Musician Imelda May, Limerick hurling captain Declan Hannon and presenter Bláthnaid...
On what has been a difficult week for rural Ireland, news that the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar is to benefit from a €6.5m development is a positive vote oF confidence in the town.
The residents of the Ardmore Road area of Mullingar have been very active over the past number of years, and concerned about the effects of the developments on their road and in the area, which has seen the new Curraghmore NS recently opened halfway along this route.
St Patrick’s Day Parades may be cancelled this year for the second time in a row but four Westmeath men will be representing the country for a huge virtual event that will run from 12-17 March to mark the celebration.
