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:
Youth Participation In Sport "Incredibly Important" - Josephine Healion
The Team Ireland and Tullamore Paracyclist is preparing for this year's Paralympic Games.
CCFL: Clara Meet Birr In Senior Division Offaly Town Derby
Willow Park's match with Ballinahown has been called off.
Ambitious Offaly Will Start As Favourites Against Laois
Midlands 103 commentator Joe Troy looks forward to the meeting of the two midlands counties.
"To Win With A Friend. . .It Was Great Week" - McIlroy On Zurich Victory With Lowry
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry return to action this week for the Wells Fargo Championship.
Laois Need 'New Level' To Compete With Offaly - Jack Nolan
The two sides clash in a midlands derby this evening.
Offaly No Longer Satisfied With Second Best - Ellee McEvoy
Greg Farrelly's team finished their Leinster campaign on a winning note on Sunday.
Mullingar Town Keep Pressure On Willow Park In CCFL Senior Division
There were 21 goals across three games in the Senior Division over the weekend.
Midlands GAA Club Left "Devastated" By Damage To Clubhouse
The incident happened between Sunday night and Monday morning.
Kerry Defeat The Blow That Blew The Hole In Westmeath's Boat
Joe Fortune is reflecting on another disappointing weekend for the Lake County.
Laois Leinster Campaign Ends With Positive Performance In Defeat To Kildare
Three goals from Kildare secured the Lilywhites victory in Manguard Park.
Athlone Town Climb To Third After Treaty Clash
Town picked up a win against Treaty United yesterday.
Offaly Ladies Laser Focused On Producing Performance To Close Out Provincial Championship
Greg Farrelly looks forward to the Faithful's last game in the Leinster Championship.
Ex-Shinrone And Belmont Boss Targeting Westmeath With Down Hurlers
Trevor Fletcher looks forward to this weekend's Joe McDonagh Cup meeting.
Laois Ladies Meet Kildare In Leinster Senior Championship
This weekend offers Laois their last chance at a provincial championship win this year.
Kelly Calls For Offaly To Produce Clinical Edge
Johnny Kelly wants his side to focus on the conversion rate against Meath this weekend.
Midlands Clubs In CCFL Action This Weekend
Six teams will be in action on Sunday.
Westmeath Facing Wexford In Intermediate Final Warm-Up
The two sides have already qualified for the decider.
From Retirement To Revival - Purcell Leading Laois To Promised Land Of Progress
After a difficult campaign last year, Paddy Purcell was considering calling it a day.
Midlands Derby Headlines Leinster Minor Prelim Quarters
Laois, Offaly, Westmeath and Kildare are playing for two spots in the provincial quarter-finals.
There Was No Sense Of Panic - Johnny Kelly On Offaly's Recovery From Laois Loss
Kelly's side take on Meath in Trim this weekend.
