McCartan goal the difference as Westmeath sneak past Laois

Westmeath's Sam McCartan makes a catch. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Evan Treacy
A superb individual goal from Sam McCartan in the 44th minute proved to be the crucial score as Westmeath eked out a hard-earned win against Laois in a well-contested Tailteann Cup opener in Portlaoise.