Brendan Murtagh says it's crucial for player development.
Former Westmeath star Brendan Murtagh says staying at the top table of the national league is vital for the county.
The six-time Westmeath Championship winner with Clonkill announced his retirement for the second time yesterday after 19 years of service.
The 38-year-old says it's incredibly important to play Division One hurling:
Buccs Suffer Heavy AIL Loss In Ulster
Clogher Valley proved too strong for the Westmeath outfit.
Anna McGann "Tripped And Fell" In Love With Rugby
The former Buccaneers flyer will be hoping for a big year with Ireland in the Six Nations.
Temple Villa and Clara Town Pick Up CCFL Wins
Temple Villa now sit third in the table after their latest win.
Westmeath Family Into Final Of Ireland's Fittest Family
The final takes place this Sunday.
Athlone Town Learn Fixtures For New League Of Ireland Season
The men's season will kick off first in February.
St Michael's Secure U20 Football Title
It was the final club game of the year in Offaly.
Isabel Ryan And Alexis Stickland To Continue With Athlone Town In 2026
The pair won a league and cup double with the club this season.
Our Defending Starts From 1 to 15 - Kirsten Keenan
The Camross team secured All Ireland glory on Sunday.
Sallins Prove Too Strong For Tubberclair In Leinster Decider
The Kildare side now progress to the All Ireland semi-finals.
Portlaoise Panthers Suffer Defeat In Women's Super League
Brooke Kane, Destinee Bursch and Sorcha Tiernan led the scoring for Liffey.
Leinster Overcome Leicester Tigers With Strong Second Half Performance
Two second half tries were enough for the province to turn it around.
Medals Secured For Ireland At European Cross Country Championships
Midlands athletes were in action in Portugal yesterday.
All Ireland Glory Achieved By Camross
Arien Delaney's side secured the win with a dominant second half performance.
Dublin Lions End Portlaoise Panthers' Perfect Home Record
The Dublin side were too strong for Jack Scully's team.
Success For Camross But Heartbreak For Tubberclair
The two midlands sides were competing in finals over the weekend.
Portlaoise Panthers Back In Super League Action This Weekend
They are aiming to end their losing streak.
Camross Name Tomas Burke As New Hurling Manager
He takes over from David Cuddy.
Midlands Stars Set For European Cross Country Championships
The championships take place in Portugal.
Laois U20 Hurler And Footballer Of The Year Revealed
David Donohue and Liam Kirby have both enjoyed impressive seasons.
Camross Has Nothing To Lose This Weekend - Arien Delaney
The Laois side are aiming to add to their county and provincial success.
