Westmeath begin defence of Leinster crown

Leinster champions Westmeath open the defence of their crown as they meet Kildare in the provincial quarter-final at Croke Park today.

Páidí O Sé's side are in new territory in their efforts to retain the title that they won for the first time last year, but need to improve considerably to have any chance of making the provincial decider, following a disastrous league campaign that saw them relegated.