Westmeath have six points to spare over neighbours Offaly

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Players from both sides tussle during the Allianz Football League Division Three match between Westmeath and Offaly at TEG Cusack Park in Mullingar, Westmeath. Pic: Stephen Marken/Sportsfile

Westmeath 2-12 Offaly 0-12 

A strong second half display enabled Westmeath to repeat last year’s Tailteann Cup win against neighbours Offaly in what was a very competitive and hard-fought game played in front of a very big crowd in Mullingar, with veteran sub Kieran Martin proving to be a match-winner when he was introduced in the 49th minute.