An opportunity of redemption for Westmeath

AT FIRST glance, you could conclude that the odds are stacked against Westmeath footballers in O’Connor Park tomorrow afternoon.

Leinster champions five years ago and the last county to beat Dublin in the province, they failed to win a game in the league and have been beset by injuries.

Against that background, and given that the Garden County have a game under their belts, goalkeeper Gary Connaughton agrees the Midlanders face a tough campaign opener.