Maryland star reflects on Westmeath football career“The only way to do great work is to love what you do” - Steve Jobs. A quote that epitomises the playing career of former Westmeath senior footballer Kieran Martin. But first to a decision “not taken lightly” to step away from the Westmeath senior football panel ahead of the 2026 season. “I was sitting alongside Dessie Dolan, Gary Connaughton, Derek Heavin, John Keane and Damien Healy and was in awe of what they had achieved for Westmeath football. We have another group of minor footballers coming through so hopefully, they’ll be in a position to play senior football in due course.

Source: Irish Independent January 06, 2026 09:33 UTC