Westmeath have reacted angrily to Kilkenny’s “clear refusal” not to fulfil Sunday’s Walsh Cup fixture in Mullingar. In accordance with competition regulations and standard fixture protocols, the match venue therefore defaulted to the nominated alternative venue, Dovida Lakepoint Park (3G). “Kilkenny arrived at Dovida Lakepoint Park at the appointed time. “As a result of Kilkenny’s failure to fulfil the fixture at the nominated authorised venue, the match did not take place. “In accordance with competition regulations and standard fixture protocols, the match venue therefore defaulted to the nominated alternative venue, Dovida Lakepoint Park (3G)."

Source: Irish Examiner January 05, 2026 10:38 UTC