Westmeath’s Tadhg Baker, with Ray Connellan (right) and Jonathan Lynam in support, tries to set up an attack during the recent O’Byrne Cup final against Kildare. Westmeath’s promotion hopes could hinge on Clare clashKEVIN EGAN previews Westmeath's Allianz Football League Division 3 campaign which begins with a clash against Sligo at TEG Cusack Park tomorrow Sunday (2pm). Considering that Roscommon are the overwhelming favourites for relegation from Division One, the two counties could well meet again in the 2027 league. The talent is still there so this is a minefield of a fixture, but one that Westmeath should still win. Last year’s championship defeat to Limerick will then resurface when the Treaty men travel to Mullingar for a game that could be every bit as consequential as that Tailteann Cup game.

Source: Irish Independent January 24, 2026 18:40 UTC