Bealin to succeed Flanagan as Westmeath boss

Paul Bealin is set to make his return to inter-county management with the Westmeath senior footballers, taking over from the Lakesiders' outgoing boss Pat Flanagan.

Bealin, who had spells in charge of Wexford and Carlow previously, is due to be ratified as the new Westmeath boss at a meeting of the County Board tonight.