Midlands 103

Search

Listen Live

On Air Now

Noon - 3:00pm

Carl James

UB40

Kingston Town

"It Wasn't To Be, The Downs Deserved The Win" - Paschal Kellaghan

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 08:56

Coralstown Kinnegad were narrow losers in the semi-final stages of the Westmeath Senior Football Championship.

"The Downs fully deserved their win"

That's Paschal Kellaghan's assessment of his side's departure from the Westmeath Senior Football Championship at the semi-final stages.

Coralstown Kinnegad were the better side in the first half and would have expected to reach half time with a lead of at least a couple of points.

However just before the break Brían Cooney saw his effort on goal rebound off the woodwork - from the resulting counter attack The Downs scored a goal that put them a single point up.

Johnny Murray's side managed to maintain that slender lead until full time to qualify for this year's county final against St Loman's.

Kellaghan says despite an effective six point swing at half time, his side still had the chance to win the game:

Our coverage of the Westmeath Senior Football Championship is with thanks to Reynolds Commercials Athlone - home to Ireland’s Newest CVRT Test Centre - reynoldscommercials.ie

and The O’Brien Motor Group, who’s massive used car event runs until October 12th in Lynn Road Mullingar and Tullamore Motors, Church Road. See pobrien.ie

More from Sports

Ballinagar Set For Leinster Final After Tense Victory

The Offaly club overcame Ellistown in Tullamore on Saturday.
"I'm Disappointed We Didn't Finish The Job" - Niall Stack

Tullamore departed the Leinster championship at the semi-final stage on Saturday night.
St Loman's End Championship Bid In One-Point Defeat

The teams were level heading into injury time.
Tipperary Legend Set To Join Offaly Hurling Management Team

He was named Hurler of the Year in 2019.
Portlaoise Panthers Secure Another Super League Basketball Victory

It moves the club up to 5th in the League standings.
Kilcormac Killoughey Through To Final After Midlands Derby Win

An injury time goal sealed the deal for the Offaly Champions.
Panthers Aiming To Extend Perfect Record

Jack Scully's outfit is one of two to hold a perfect record this season.
Razor Thin Margins In KK v Castletown Geoghegan - Gerry Buckley

Both clubs have plenty reason to believe it could be their year.
Tullamore Need "Triple Layered Duvet" Blanket Defence For Cuala Contest

Nigel Dunne looks forward to the Offaly champions meeting with Cuala in Dublin.
Garrycastle Playing For Leinster Final Place

It could be uniquely successful weekend for Westmeath football.
Panthers Hunting For Third Super League Win

The Portlaoise outfit are looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss last time out.
Tommy Fitzgerald Announced As New Laois Hurling Manager

It's expected he'll be ratified officially on Monday.
Offaly's Izuchukwu In Line For Senior International Debut

The former Tullamore RFC man is expected to be named in Andy Farrell's matchday squad.
Kilcormac Braced For "Top Class" Castletown Geoghegan

Shane Hand looks forward to the meeting of the champions of Westmeath and Offaly.
"One Of The Greatest Footballers To Play The Game" - Nigel Dunne Pays Tribute To Brian Fenton

The Offaly footballer reflects on Brian Fenton's retirement from inter-county football.
Two Midlands Clubs Appear On The Podium In Senior Cross Country Championships

The event too place in Fermanagh last weekend.
Ireland Have A Lot To Work On Following Narrow Victory - Henshaw

Ireland played Argentina in Dublin on Friday.
We're Coming Right Just On Time - Paddy Dowdall

The St Loman's manager has watched his side romp to two clear wins in the Leinster championship.
Westmeath And Offaly Fighters Win National Boxing Crowns

Brian Kennedy and Jason Nevin are returning to the midlands as national champions.
Hand "Thrilled" With KK's Leinster Win

The Offaly champions ran five point winners over St Mullin's of Carlow.

Download Our App

Never miss a moment from Midlands 103