Some of Westmeath’s All-Ireland winning U21 football heroes from 1999 met up ahead of their sold out reunion function tonight in Tyrrellspass. (L-R): Kevin Burke, Barry Murphy, Keith Shanley, Aidan Canning (with the Clarke Cup, kindly loaned by current U20 champions Tyrone), MIcheál Burke, Joe Fallon and David O’Shaughnessy.

Westmeath U21 heroes of 1999 to reunite

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It's 25 years ago since Westmeath's famous win over Kerry in the All-Ireland U21 football final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick.

To mark that remarkable victory, the U21 heroes are to reunite at a special event in The Village Barn, Tyrrellspass, this evening (Friday) for what should be a wonderful celebration.

Guests will gather from 7pm at a reception and among those attending is former GAA President Seán Kelly, who presented the Clarke Cup to Aidan Canning in Limerick on that memorable day in May, 1999. Luke Dempsey, who managed the Lake County side, will join Aidan Canning and his colleagues for what should be a wonderful event.

MC for the event is well-known broadcaster Will O'Callaghan.

Sadie Canning, pictured with the number 6 jersey from the 1999 final.
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