GAA: Westmeath beat Donegal by narrowest of margins
{{date|March 6, 2005}}<br>

[[w:Westmeath|Westmeath]] managed to beat [[w:Donegal|Donegal]] by the narrowest of margins in a thrilling game at [[w:Mullingar|Mullingar's]] Cusack Park earlier today. The [[w:Gaelic football|Allianz NFL Division 1A]] clash had been tipped to end in a draw, but a late burst of energy by the lakelanders ensured a victory. 

Both teams scored a goal with Colm McFadden and Dessie Dolan both finding the back of the net, however both teams had several missed chances; with Ryan Bradley hitting the woodwork in an early penalty and Martin Flanagan unable to beat the goalie.

The final score was 1-12 to 1-11.

{{Original reporting}}

==Sources==

*[[Wikinews:Original reporting|Original reporting]] by [[User:CGorman|CGorman]]
*{{source|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/2005/0306/westmeath.html| title=Dolan the difference for Westmeath | author= |pub=RTE News|date=March 6, 2005}}

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Westmeath managed to beat Donegal by the narrowest of margins in a thrilling game at Mullingar's Cusack Park earlier today. The Allianz NFL Division 1A clash had been tipped to end in a draw, but a late burst of energy by the lakelanders ensured a victory. 

Both teams scored a goal with Colm McFadden and Dessie Dolan both finding the back of the net, however both teams had several missed chances; with Ryan Bradley hitting the woodwork in an early penalty and Martin Flanagan unable to beat the goalie.

The final score was 1-12 to 1-11.
GAA Europe Ireland County Westmeath Original reporting Published