He takes over from Castletown Geoghegan's Aonghus Clarke.
Raharney's Cormac Boyle will captain the Westmeath hurlers this season.
The former dual star takes over from Castletown Geoghegan's Aonghus Clarke who's assumed the role for the last five seasons.
Boyle has been a driving force in midfield for Shane O'Brien's side and will now have an increased leadership role in the dressing room this season.
The Lake County get their campaign underway with the visit of Galway to TEG Cusack Park on Saturday week.
List Of Westmeath hurling and football league fixtures:

Laois "Devastated" By Defeat Despite Delivering "Manliness" - Justin McNulty
Westmeath Ladies Bag First Win Of League Season
Big Camogie Wins for Westmeath and Laois Over The Weekend
Fitzgerald "Relieved" After Squeaking Past Kerry
NHL: Galway Prove Too Strong For Offaly
Former Laois And Offaly GAA Manager Honoured By An Garda Síochána
Athlone Town Make It Two Wins From Two In First Division
Lee Fitzpatrick Scores Try For Ireland U20s In England
NFL: Westmeath Move Closer To Promotion
Shane Lowry Finishes Strong In California
Westmeath Drifter Sets Sights On Success In 2026
Offaly’s Alex Dunne Joins Alpine’s Young Driver Programme
NHL: Laois And Kerry Clash In Division Two
Shane Lowry Cards Opening Round 73 At Genesis Invitational
Athlone Town Aiming For Back To Back League Wins
Midlands Counties Face Crucial Games In National Camogie League
NFL: Laois Travel To Clare Looking For Back To Back Wins
NHL: Galway Next In Line For Offaly In Division 1A
Offaly Hurling Legend To Feature On Laochra Gael This Evening