The 1995 Westmeath minor side are funding their own anniversary celebration on March 14 in Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar. Memories of 1995 to be relivedMinor heroes plan anniversary celebrationIt’s now over 30 years since Westmeath won their only All-Ireland minor football title - a success which proved a major turning point in the county’s history. People from other counties might question the importance attached to an All-Ireland minor title. The 1995 Leinster final trilogy against Laois became the stuff of legend and Westmeath brought huge support to the two replays played in Tullamore. Kenny McKinley, centre back on that 1995 team said there was a terrific bond among the players and the relationship has endured over three decades.

Source: Irish Independent February 18, 2026 17:29 UTC