Garrycastle secure semi-final spot

Garrycastle clinched the remaining semi-final spot in the Westmeath senior football championship with a hard-earned two-point victory (1-12 to 1-10) over The Downs at Rochfortbridge on Saturday.

After a tight first half, The Downs were 0-8 to 0-6 ahead at the break. Garrycastle then squeezed in front when Gary Dolan scored a penalty in the 40th minute.

The Downs regained the lead though when PJ Maguire goaled from close range with nine minutes remaining.