Jamie Gonoud, Westmeath, in action against Kildare's Eoghan Lawless in the O'Byrne Cup. Busy season beckons for Westmeath’s flagship teamsCan it really be two decades since the late, great Páidí Ó Sé arrived from Ventry to mastermind Westmeath’s historic Delaney Cup win? Páidí’s reign started with a memorable O’Byrne Cup campaign, his appointment ensuing record crowds in Cusack Park up to and including the final against Meath. Fortune will hope to be competitive against three of the small ball’s top teams, before finishing off with two slightly less daunting challenges. January 4 (Thursday), Walsh Cup, away v Dublin.

Source: Irish Independent January 04, 2024 03:51 UTC