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:
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Full Interview: The Down's Manager Dermot Power
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Ballinagar And Milltown To Meet In Leinster Intermediate Quarter-Final
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Crookedwood Win Leinster Junior Camogie Title
Conor Slevin Wins Dramatic Leinster Quarter-Final For Kilcormac Killoughey
Ireland Secure Comfortable Win Over Argentina
Kilcormac Killoughey Seal Win But Heartbreak For Lough Lene Gaels And The Harps