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Our first photograph today (courtesy of the National Library) is a bird’s eye view that was taken in 1953 and shows the Warwick Hotel at the top of the picture. Next to it on the right was the entrance to Lenaboy Park, and beyond that you can see part of Queeney’s shop. Next door was Doorley’s private house and then Mrs Turke’s B&B called Osterley Lodge. Opposite, on the far side of the road was Billy Binn’s house and on the corner, as you can see, was a field with a lot of trees, much used as a playground by local children. This whole area was very prone to flooding and was occasionally rendered impassable, as was the case with Hurricane Debbie.

Southern Gaels won their first title of the year, resulting in the club winning a trophy for their 50th Anniversary year.

A tide of maroon and white emotion continues to envelop the county as the Westmeath senior footballers, management and supporters savour and embrace the memories being created following Tailteann Cup success in Croke Park on Saturday last.