Tyrrellspass march on to last four as local derby ends in draw

Tyrrellspass Qualified for the eemi-Final of this year's championship after defeating Maryland in an exciting encounter last weekend.Maryland raced into an early lead and there looked like there might be a shock on the cards but thanks to three fine points from Denis Glennon, Tyrrellspass found their way and went on to claim their semi-final spot.In the second quarter-final Mullingar Shamrocks and St. Lomans must do it all again after they finished all square in Cusack Park last Sunday evening. St. Lomans came from behind to draw level with five minute left and the game could have gone either way with both sides narrowly missing chances but it was a fair result on the day with the prospect of another fine match in the replay.Greville Arms Hotel Senior Hurling ChampionshipThe semi-finals of this year's championship take place next week-end with Raharney facing up to Clonkill, a re-match of last year's county final and it already has taken a re-play to separate them in the opening round. This should be an evenly fought contest as both sides only lost one match, with Clonkill topping the losers division. Raharney will need big displays from the Greville Bros, Shaw, Jordan and Flanagan if they are to topple Clonkill who play a tough hard hitting brand of hurling with players like Mitchell, Murtagh, the Dowdall brothers and the Price Bros. Don't be surprised if this is a close one.In the second semi-final champions, Lough Lene Gaels will play Castletown-Geoghegan and with both sides capable of playing fast, open style hurling this one should be a cracker. On paper Lough Lene Gaels look to be the better team lost only one match in the competition to date and will be pushing hard to take another title with players like the Briody, Carthy, Cosgrove and McNicholas anything is possible but Castletown-Geoghegan have improved with every game and survived a tough battle in the quarter final with Castlepollard. With a strong tradition of hurling running deep among the black and ambers and with players like the Clarkes, Jacksons, Gorry, Mangan and Ronan Whelan, Castletown are well capable of causing an upset.Under 16 'B' All-Ireland HurlingThe All-Ireland Under 16 'B' Competition was held last Saturday in Westmeath with fantastic displays of the skills of the game from all competing teams. This was a wonderful days entertainment far any hurling fan. It was an historic occasion for Westmeath GAA as it was the first time that the Adrian Murray Cup was being presented to the winners. If there was a down side to the day it was the poor attendance at the finals, which were held in Cusack Park that evening.Great credit must go to the organising committee for the wonderful efficient manner in which the competition was held, and to the three clubs for the use of their facilities Kinnegad, St. Loman's, Mullingar and St. Oliver Plunketts, Mullingar. All three venues were immaculately presented. Thanks also must go to all the people who helped on the day running the lines and umpiring at all the matches.County Camogie FinalsThe Senior and Junior Camogie finals take place next weekend with two mouthwatering clashes in prospect. In the Senior final Raharney take on St. Munnas on Friday evening at 6.30pm in Cusack Park while on Sunday evening at 6.30pm in St. Loman's Lakepoint Park, Clonkill will play Drumraney in the Junior Final. Best of luck to all teams in the Finals.Coaching and GamesCompetiton hotting up for the CÚL day out!Children from all over the country are in with a chance of playing in the world famous Croke Park stadium this September 28 at the VHI GAA CÚL Day Out.VHI GAA CÚl Day Out is a very special event that will see 240 children realise their dreams and train and play games (a match) in the world-famous stadium. GAA heroes such as Anthony Daly and Colm O'Rourke, as well as over 50 hurling, football, camogie and handball players from every senior team in the country will be working with the children on the day to help them develop their skills and instil their passion for the game.VHI GAA CÚL Camps - the official GAA summer camps - are the only summer camps that give children the opportunity to enter into the competition for the Vhi GAA Cúl Day Out. The competition is open to every one of the 80,000 plus children taking part in the Vhi GAA Cúl Camps this year - they simply have to log onto the website www.vhiCúlcamps.gaa.ie to download an entry form.On the VHI GAA CÚL Day Out children will meet with and be coached by their GAA heroes. They will play a match in Croke Park, they will have an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Croke Park stadium and museum, plus they will get a goodie bag to take home.The deadline for entries is September 8. More information about the camps and the CÚL Day Out is available at www.vhiCúlcamps.gaa.ieWestmeath GAA Referees AssociationAll-Ireland drawTickets are still on sale for this draw and we are, once again, seeking the support of the clubs in Westmeath and, indeed, all GAA people. We also want to acknowledge the great support of people for this draw over the years.Notes for ClubsAll Ireland TicketsThe closing date for receipt of All-Ireland Football applications has been extended by one day to Thursday, September 3 2009. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ENTERTAINED.All applications must be accompanied with an open cheque made payable to CLG Iarmhí.Clubs are advised before applying for the tickets to have their accounts with County Board addressed.SympathyWestmeath County Board would like to extend sincere sympathy to the family and friends of the late Paul Dunican who passed away last week. Paul was past president of Kilbeggan Shamrocks GAA Club and also served as an Officer on the Westmeath County Board for a number of years. Paul received a special award at last year's County Convention for his outstanding attendance record. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.Results by emailWe are please to let you know that we are now providing an additional service for GAA Members in your County. Each Sunday, eSports Manager will e-mail GAA club members and supporters with a summary of the week's results for your county.This will be an automated service, and we hope it will be viewed as another positive service provided by the Co Board for your membership. Anyone who would like to get an e-mail each Sunday evening can subscribe for this service through your web site. This week we will place a link on thefixtures and results pages of your web site for people to sign up for the service. To subscribe for the service, people can go to this link http://GAA_Results.sportsmanager.ie. People can subscribe for results from more than one county if they wish.ResultsShay Murtagh Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals: Tyrrellspass 1-13 Maryland 0-10; Mullingar Shamrocks 0-10 St. Loman's, Mullingar 1-7Shay Murtagh Senior Football Championship Relegation Play-off: The Downs 2-6 Bunbrosna 1-8Intermediate Football Championship Quarter Finals: Castletown-Finea/Coole/Whitehall 1-13 St. Mary's, Rochfortbridge 1-9; Tang 2-12 Ballinagore 3-5Junior B Championship Section A: Moate All Whites 0-11 Ballinagore 1-5Junior B Championship Section B: Castletown-Finea/Coole/Whitehall 2-16 The Downs 0-12Junior B Championship Section C: St. Loman's, Mullingar 3-14 Milltownpass 1-8Junior B Championship Section D: Rosemount 2-10 Caulry 3-4Junior B Championship Section E: St Malachys 1-10 Killucan 0-11Junior B Championship Section F: Ballynacargy 4-17 Loughnavalley 2-7WebsitesSenior: http://www.westmeathgaa.ie/Minor: http://coistenanog.westmeath.gaa.ieContactI can be contacted by phone on 044 9666476, 087 2777987 or by email on pro.westmeath@gaa.ie