Matthew Whittaker
Matthew Whittaker is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for the Tubberclair club[1][2] and at senior level for the Westmeath county team.[3] His usual position is as a versatile wing back.[1]
Playing career
[edit]Whittaker made a substitute appearance in the 2024 NFL Division 3 final as Westmeath claimed the title.[4]
Whittaker scored Westmeath's opening goal against Meath in the 2026 Leinster Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final.[1][5][6] He was also responding to criticism by Pat Spillane.[7][8] He played against Kildare in the Leinster Semi-Final as Westmeath qualified for a sixth ever Final.[9] He played in the 2026 Leinster Senior Football Championship final, and scored four points including a two-pointer[10] and Westmeath's first point of the game in the opening minute.[2] He was carrying an ankle injury at the time.[11][12]
Personal life
[edit]Whittaker is a cousin of former Westmeath player Gary Connaughton.[11]
Honours
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "'No trophies handed out' for beating Meath, warns Whittaker". 25 April 2026.
- 1 2 Galvin, Kieran (17 May 2026). "Wonderful Westmeath are Leinster champions after finding extra gear".
- ↑ Dalton, Sinead (18 May 2026). "Pics: 'One proud mum' Westmeath's Matthew Whittaker's family among fans celebrating Leinster glory". evoke.ie.
- 1 2 Keane, Paul (30 March 2024). "McCartan masterclass seals Westmeath's Division 3 title". RTÉ.
- ↑ Roche, Frank (19 April 2026). "Westmeath hold on to secure famous championship victory over neighbours Meath". Irish Independent.
Matthew Whittaker of Westmeath celebrates after the Leinster SFC quarter-final win over Meath in Tullamore.
- ↑ Galvin, Kieran (19 April 2026). "Heroic Westmeath stun Meath in famous victory".
- ↑ Connaughton, Gary (20 April 2026). "Westmeath Star Raises Controversial Pat Spillane Comments After Historic Meath Win". balls.ie.
- ↑ "Matthew Whittaker". Off the Ball. 19 April 2026.
- ↑ Egan, Kevin (3 May 2026). "Westmeath outlast Kildare to reach sixth ever Leinster final". RTÉ.
- ↑ Keane, Paul (17 May 2026). "Westmeath in dreamland after second-ever Leinster triumph". RTÉ.
- 1 2 "'We must build on this' – Whittaker". topic.ie. 23 May 2026.
- ↑ Moran, Seán (17 May 2026). "Relentless Westmeath send Dublin crashing to defeat in extra-time to win second Leinster title". The Irish Times.
- ↑ "'Absolutely marvellous' – Westmeath bask in Leinster glory". RTÉ. 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "In pictures: 22 of the best images as Westmeath end 22-year Leinster famine". Irish Independent. 17 May 2026.
- ↑ Keane, Paul (16 January 2026). "Wizard Ronan Wallace inspires Westmeath to unlikely O'Byrne Cup success". RTÉ.
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