Here's your round-up of all the weekend's gaelic games action.
It was a rare winning weekend for all three midlands sides in the Allianz Football League.
Offaly boosted their survival hopes with a superb one point victory over Down on Saturday.
Boss John Maughan says they're feeling the pressure from some key absences, but the younger players are making the most of it:
Interview with John Maughan, thanks to @raheenoffaly https://t.co/YI4qXc4k37
— Official Offaly GAA (@Offaly_GAA) March 12, 2022
While Westmeath and Laois got back into the promotion picture.
The Lake County secured a six point win over the dominant side of Division Three.
It ended 1-12 to 1-06 in Limerick.
Manager Jack Cooney was proud of the display:
1-3 from Luke Loughlin helped our senior footballers to a 1-12 to 1-6 win over Limerick tonight at the Gaelic Grounds in Division 3 of the Allianz League.
— Westmeath GAA (@westmeath_gaa) March 12, 2022
Well done to all involved πΆπ¦ πΆπ¦ πΆπ¦#iarmhiabu#westmeathgaa#maroonandwhitearmy pic.twitter.com/hLapMRezQJ
And Laois claimed two crucial points in their decisive 1-17 to 8 point win over bottom-side Wicklow.
The O'Moore County didn't speak after the game in solidarity with the GPA's disagreement with the GAA.
Meanwhile,
The Westmeath ladies are returning to Division Two in the Lidl National Football League.
The All-Ireland Intermediate Champions were held to a 1-17 to 0-07 defeat by fellow strugglers Waterford in yesterday's relegation final.
A disappointing weekend on the camogie front too.
Offaly failed to overcome the challenge from Down in Division One, 2-11 to 3-5 there.
While in Division Two,
Kilkenny had a 3-7 to 0-08 point win over Westmeath.
And Laois suffered a 4-19 to 0-07 beating at the hands of Antrim.
Things looking much brighter in the minor ranks though.
Laois, Offaly and Westmeath all booked themselves a spot in the All-Ireland finals.
Laois over came neighbours Kildare, 5-18 to 0-06 in the B semi-finals.
While Meath fell at the hands of Offaly, 1-10 to 0-08.
In the Minor C semi-finals,
Westmeath secured themselves 2-12 to 0-09 victory over Armagh.
Kilbeggan Races Returns Tomorrow Afternoon
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Mullingar Harriers Athletes Shine On International Stage
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Athlone Town Cruise To Victory In Women's Premier Division
Offaly SFC: Bracknagh Stage Second Half Comeback To Defeat Durrow
Laois SHC: Drama Unfolds In Round Two
Athlone Town Book Place In FAI Cup Third Round
Westmeath SHC: Castletown Geoghegan Maintain Perfect Record
Offaly Athletics Club Launches β¬150k Fundraising Drive
Laois Book Place In All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Final
Alex Dunne Finishes Fourth At Spa-Francorchamps
Offaly SFC: Shamrocks Seal Huge Win Over Edenderry
Ryan Fox Crowned 2026 Open Champion
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