Longford hold off Westmeath to keep O'Byrne Cup defence on track

Paddy Christie’s side survived a frantic finish.

Dessie Reynolds, centre, supported by Longford teammate Oisin O'Toole, right, pops off a pass under pressure from Westmeath players Kevin O'Sullivan, left, and Danny McCartan at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in Longford. Picture: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Longford 0-9 Westmeath 0-7 

Holders Longford had to withstand late pressure from Westmeath as they advanced to the semi-final of the Dioralyte O’Byrne Cup.