Two-pointers key in Westmeath comeback as they defeat Kildare in O'Byrne Cup final

Aside from lifting a rare piece of silverware, it was also a useful three-game campaign from the point of view of assessing new talents like Harry Niall while there was a welcome return for former AFL player Ray Connellan.

O'BYRNE CUP WINNERS: Westmeath’s Ronan Wallace with Charlie and Harry O’Shea. Picture: ©INPHO/Tom O'Hanlon

O'Byrne Cup final: Westmeath 1-18 (1-6-6) Kildare 1-16 (1-4-8)

Luke Loughlin and Ronan Wallace highlighted just how important two-point scores have become, nailing one after another late on to secure a dramatic O'Byrne Cup final comeback win for Westmeath.