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What to look out for: Internet risks on children’s phones

Children are posting more and more personal information online, particularly via social networking sites. A court case has highlighted why the ‘tech talk’ is now as important as the ‘sex talk’, writes Catherine Shanahan.

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Moorefield the merrier after smash and grab

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Moorefield stage dramatic comeback to win Leinster football title

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Moorefield turning minor success into major gains

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Sharry happy he picked football over soccer

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St Loman’s battle back to book place in Leinster final for the first time

Westmeath prevail in Leinster quarter-final replay to set up clash with Dublin

Back-to-back All-Ireland champions Dublin will face old foes Westmeath next weekend after Tom Cribbin's side edged out Offaly at the second attempt in the Leinster quarter-finals.

Sat, 17 Jun, 2017

Sitting down together at family mealtimes is key

Helen O’Callaghan explores the value of family mealtimes.

Fri, 24 Mar, 2017

Westmeath back on track with easy win over Treaty

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Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

Technology during mealtime is upsetting for family time together

NEW research shows technology is a barrier to Irish family connection at mealtimes.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2016

Westmeath lay a 56-year bogey to rest

Westmeath 1-12 Kildare 1-11: Shot down in spring, but singing in summer. Such is the way of Westmeath under Tom Cribbin these last couple of seasons.

Mon, 27 Jun, 2016

Victorious Kieran Martin bloodied in attack after final-whistle

Westmeath 0-13 Offaly 0-12: There were unsavoury scenes at the end of this Leinster SFC quarter-final, as Westmeath star Kieran Martin was struck after the final whistle.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2016

The dos and don’ts of handling teens

The transition from child to adult is not the easiest time for child or parent. But the experts tell Ailin Quinlan, there is a way to handle teens — and a way not to

Thu, 18 Feb, 2016

Wicklow v Westmeath - Bord na Mona O'Byrne Cup Group D

Paul Sharry shines as Westmeath shake off Wicklow

Westmeath 1-14 Wicklow 0-13: Westmeath enjoyed a winning start to 2016, overcoming Wicklow by four points in their O’Byrne Cup opener at Bray yesterday.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2016

Sam Molony goal the vital boost for Ballyboden St Enda's

Ballyboden St Enda’s (Dublin) 1-11 St Loman’s Mullingar (Westmeath) 0-9: Sam Molony’s 25th minute goal proved the crucial score as Dublin champions Ballyboden St Endas booked their place in the Leinster Club SFC final with victory over St Loman’s at Cusack Park, Mullingar.

Mon, 23 Nov, 2015

Westmeath end Kildare’s ‘stigma’

There have been greater glory days for Westmeath GAA, that’s for sure. The Leinster SFC title on July 24, 2004, for one, would be hard beaten but last Sunday has secured itself a place in the annals.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2015

What can parents do for children suffering from anxiety?

Children worry from time to time, but what can you do asks Catherine Shanahan if anxiety begins to dominate?

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015

You won’t bounce back in a rebound relationship

Jennifer Lawrence has ended her three- month relationship with Chris Martin. But it was too soon after he separated from his wife, Gwyneth Paltrow, says Suzanne Harrington

Thu, 30 Oct, 2014

Doyle retires on high after 15 years with Kildare

Kildare 1-22 Westmeath 0-9

Mon, 07 Apr, 2014

Kingdom clicking into gear

Westmeath 0-13 Kerry 2-15

Mon, 31 Mar, 2014

Derry put down a marker

Derry 3-16 Westmeath 0-12

Mon, 03 Mar, 2014

Westmeath tumble to irresistible Derry

Derry 3-16 Westmeath 0-12

Sun, 02 Mar, 2014

Rising star Forde to miss all Galway’s season after emigrating to London

Galway football has been dealt a massive blow with news that defender Colin Forde will miss their entire 2014 campaign after emigrating to England.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2014

DCU set up Dubs showdown

DCU 2-15 Westmeath 2-9

Thu, 09 Jan, 2014

Weary Vincent’s dig out victory

ST LOMAN’S 0-9 ST VINCENT’S 0-11

Mon, 11 Nov, 2013

Not in front of the kids

Pay attention, parents: The way you behave can have a powerful effect on your children’s emotional growth.

Sun, 10 Nov, 2013

So, how exactly do you approach the subject of porn with your teenager?

It was during a particularly cringeworthy masturbation scene in Love/Hate last week when Parentline CEO Rita O’Reilly’s friend made a throwaway comment that raised the whole notion of appropriate and inappropriate sexuality.

Fri, 11 Oct, 2013

Porn ‘not appropriate for young teens’

It’s the number one click on the internet and it’s deeply influencing our minds and our relationships, according to child and family psychotherapist, Dr John Sharry.

Thu, 10 Oct, 2013

Third suicide at school

The priest who spoke at the funeral Mass of a young girl who took her own life has warned of the danger of glamorising suicide as it emerged that her death brings to three the number of student suicides at her school since the summer holidays.

Tue, 08 Oct, 2013

‘Parents have no option but to be tough sometimes’

Parents have no option but to be tough sometimes on their children and this can lead to tussles and conflict, a priest told a congregation at the funeral Mass of a 15-year-old whose body was recovered from the River Shannon.

Tue, 08 Oct, 2013

Dublin quartet to make SFC debuts

Dublin will have three full Championship debutants in their defence when they take on Westmeath in tomorrow's Leinster SFC quarter-final at Croke Park (throw-in 7pm).

Fri, 31 May, 2013

Free-scoring Derry secure promotion

Derry 2-17 Westmeath 1-05

Mon, 08 Apr, 2013

Westmeath to field much-changed team against Derry

There are only five survivors in the Westmeath team to play Derry in Allianz Football League Division 2 this weekend.

Wed, 03 Apr, 2013

Mulholland alters Galway side

Galway manager Alan Mulholland has made a series of changes to his team for Sunday's Allianz Football League encounter with Westmeath at Tuam Stadium (throw-in 2pm).

Thu, 28 Feb, 2013

‘Resources, not new law, needed to battle crime’

More resources, not more laws, are what is needed to combat the threat posed by serious armed criminals, according to a former top detective inspector.

Mon, 28 Jan, 2013

Life changing

HAVING a baby is a life-changing experience and nothing compares to the feeling of holding your newborn in your arms.

Sun, 27 Jan, 2013

Clancy turns on the style as Laois edge Westmeath

Laois 2-12 Westmeath 0-12

Thu, 10 Jan, 2013

Island playwright edges closer to the Fringe

One-man show I Am Martin Sharry explores family life on Inis Oírr,says Richard Fitzpatrick

Fri, 07 Sep, 2012

Back-to-school bumps

With holidays over, how do you cope with the battles about TV, bed-time and dating, asks Denise Deegan

Wed, 05 Sep, 2012

When Dad can’t stop worrying

The statistics around young men’s drinking are stark. So how does a father broach the subject with his son, asks Sue Leonard

Mon, 03 Sep, 2012

O'Connor the hero for Louth

Westmeath 0-14 Louth 2-9

Sun, 20 May, 2012

Heslin the hero as Westmeath claim vital win

Westmeath 0-13 Galway 0-12

Sun, 04 Mar, 2012

Westmeath steamrolled as Meath banish away day blues

The famine is over, according to Seamus McEnaney, though whether Meath can maintain their fine Division 2 form to achieve the promotion they crave remains to be seen.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2012

Meath comfortable winners in Leinster derby

Allianz Football League Division 2: Westmeath 0-5 Meath 0-17

Sun, 12 Feb, 2012

Louth come from behind to beat Westmeath

Louth 0-12 Westmeath 1-6

Sun, 05 Feb, 2012

Geezer demands ruthless approach from Kildare

KIERAN McGEENEY is a hard taskmaster, which is why Kildare have progressed from also-rans to consistent contenders since his arrival as manager at the end of 2007.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2012

Wexford ease into Leinster football semi-final

Wexford have beaten the footballers of Westmeath 1-24 to 0-15 in the quarter-finals of the Leinster Senior Football Championship at Wexford Park.

Sat, 11 Jun, 2011

Big statement from Wee County

THERE is a temptation to portray Saturday night’s Division 3 league final victory in Croke Park as a moment of redemption for Louth footballers.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2011

Late flourish sees Louth secure Division Three title

Louth 1-15 Westmeath 0-13

Sat, 23 Apr, 2011

Lake County squeeze into final

WESTMEATH boss Pat Flanagan heaped praise on his team after they secured promotion to Allianz Football League Division Two with victory at Cusack Park, Mullingar yesterday.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2011