Westmeath rally gives Flanagan boost

A point by Paul Bannon, with virtually the last kick of the game, gave Westmeath a shock win over Galway in Mullingar yesterday.

Westmeath manager Pat Flanagan said: “I can’t say enough about the players. They have taken a lot of stick over the past couple of weeks but they are great lads and they have put in a huge effort.

“To come out and score three points in the last five minutes was absolutely brilliant.”