Dempsey to continue as Carlow boss

Speculation linking Luke Dempsey with the vacant Westmeath managerial position has proven wide of the mark, with the Rochfortbridge-based school teacher taking the decision to remain on as manager of the Carlow footballers for another year.

Tomas O Flatharta stepped down as Westmeath manager last Saturday following their All-Ireland SFC qualifier loss to Meath, bowing out of the Championship a week later than Dempsey's Carlow side.