Massive drop in cost of preparing Lake County teams

WESTMEATH have revealed a massive drop of almost €150,000 in the preparation of their intercounty footballs teams this year.

The Lake County spent €264,654 in 2010, down €148,694 from the 2009 figure of €413,618.

County board treasurer Denis Coyne said more prudent spending was called for over the past 12 months and revealed a number of areas where cost-cutting proved effective.