Westmeath end Kildare’s ‘stigma’

There have been greater glory days for Westmeath GAA, that’s for sure. The Leinster SFC title on July 24, 2004, for one, would be hard beaten but last Sunday has secured itself a place in the annals.

By the time Athlone GAA club member Robbie Henshaw caught Conor Murray’s kick and touched down for a try, his county had sealed their first ever league victory over Kildare.

Even better, it came in Newbridge where they were humbled by 17 points just 12 months ago.