Davy Glennon will make the switch from the tribesmen.
An All-Ireland Hurling Final Winner with Galway in 2017 will join the Westmeath hurling panel next year.
The documentation required for Davy Glennon to line-out for the lake county has been sent to Croke Park.
He qualifies because his mother is originally from Westmeath, though he won't be available for this years Joe McDonagh cup.
Gerry Russell of the Westmeath Examiner says it's a massive boost:
Westmeath SHC: Lough Lene Gaels Book Place In Fourth Consecutive Final
The Gaels were two point winners over Raharney.
Athlone Town Continue Good Form In First Division
Sean O'Connor's side are now sixth in the table.
Shane Lowry Ends Positive Week At Wentworth With 68
J.J. Spaun was the overall winner.
Hurling Round Up: Semi-Final And Final Places Confirmed Across The Midlands
There were some big results from the Hurling Championship over the weekend.
Ireland Let Lead Slip In Opening WXV Global Series Game
Scott Bemand's side were leading by 19 points at one stage.
Athlone Town Close In On Women's Premier Division Title
Lily Agg's side secured a 3-0 win over DLR Waves on Saturday.
Offaly Soccer Club Granted Planning Permission For Facility Expansion
Paddy Maloney Park in Edenderry is set to improve its facilities.
Athlone Town Looking To Move Step Closer To Premier Division Title
Town are nine points clear at the top.
Ireland Team Named Ahead Of USA Test
Aoife Dalton is named to start.
Positive Starts At BMW PGA Championship For Shane Lowry And Rory McIlroy
The pair are back on the course later this afternoon.
Laois SHC: Semi-Final Spots Up For Grabs
Clough Ballacolla and Camross are into the final four.
Offaly SHC: Four Clubs Fighting For Two Semi-Final Places
St Ryangh's, Shinrone, Birr, and Belmont are competing in quarter final action this weekend.
Lowry Makes Steady Start At Wentworth
The newly crowned Irish Open Champion carded a 71 on day one of the BMW PGA Championship.
In Form Town Return To League Of Ireland Action Tomorrow
Sean O'Connor's side shared the spoils with UCS last week.
McNulty Set For Another Year With Laois Footballers
The former Armagh player is entering into his fourth year as the county's manager.
There Are Very Strict Rules When It Comes To International Sport - Tanaiste
Republic of Ireland face Israel twice in the next few weeks.
Westmeath SFC: Great To Win At The Weekend - John Heslin
John Heslin will be hoping to add another county medal to his cabinet this year.
2027 Irish Open To Take Place Next July
Shane Lowry will be defending his crown.
Offaly’s First All-Ireland Winning Hurling Manager Andy Gallagher Dies Aged 89
The Tullamore man led the Faithful to Liam McCarthy Cup success in 1981.
Laois SFC: Killeshin Deliver Knockout Blow To Portlaoise
The semi-finals take place on Sunday September 27th.
