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:

Westmeath Set To Take On Galway This Weekend
We Have Our Homework Done On Down - Ronan Coffey
Lowry Launches Himself Into Canadian Open Contention
Offaly Have "Huge Advantage" Facing Travelling Wexford Outfit
Teenage Golfer Marks Successful 2026 So Far
Westmeath and Laois Prepare To Clash In All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship
Tailteann Cup: In Form Offaly Welcome Wexford To Tullamore
Out Of Form Town Travel To Kerry
All Ireland SFC: Opportunity Beckons For Westmeath
I Can't Be Thankful Enough For The Support - Laois Hurling Captain
We Expected A Physical Battle With Louth - Anna Jones
Very Special Group Of Players - Stephen 'Picky' Maher
Laois Secure Crucial Win In Intermediate Camogie Championship
Kilkenny Prove Too Strong For Offaly In Camogie Championship
Westmeath Ladies Seal Home Venue For All-Ireland Quarter Final
Shane Lowry Finishes Tied 22nd At Memorial Tournament
Alex Dunne Secures Second Place In Monaco
Laois Manager Highlights Work Rate As Reason For Joe McDonagh Victory
Tailteann Cup Draw Sees Laois Face Down And Offaly Host Wexford