That's according to Westmeath boss Jack Cooney.
The Westmeath Manager says Kieran Martin's goal was the decisive moment in the Tailteann Cup Final.
Jack Cooney's men saw off Cavan by 2-14 to 1-13.
The Maryland clubman's shot in the 67th minute secured victory for the Lake County.
They will now automatically qualified for next year's Sam McGuire.
Cooney says Martin's efforts in training really paid off:
Limerick See Off Offaly In Senior Camogie Championship
The Faithful were beaten by five points in the end.
Athlone Town Suffer Defeat Away To UCD In First Division
Town remain without a win since April.
We Haven't Had Too Many Great Days In Cusack Park - Kevin O'Sullivan
The Lake County won their fifth championship game of the season on Saturday.
Westmeath Take Down Cavan To Set Up Clash With Galway
Mark McHugh's side were four point winners over Cavan on Saturday.
Ella Cantwell Wins West Of Ireland Women's Amateur Open Championship
Cantwell finished eight shots clear of Hannah Lee-McNamara and Aideen Walsh.
Volunteers Encourage People Across Westmeath To Hang Up County Flags
It comes ahead of Westmeath's clash with Cavan tomorrow.
Athlone Town Aiming For First League Win
Ian Ryan's side travel to Dublin as they take on UCD.
Offaly Camogie Manager Preparing For 'Massive Battle' Against Limerick
Jack Maher's side have their 100% winning streak on the line in Group Two of the All Ireland series.
Athlone Town Announce Lily Agg As New Manager
The Irish midfielder takes over the current league and cup champions.
FTD Brothers To Complete 32-Marathon Challenge Today
Jordan and Cian Adams are expected in Dublin this afternoon.
Offaly Ladies Footballers Begin All-Ireland Series In Antrim
Gavin Doyle's side are aiming to get off to a winning start.
Athlone Town Travel To Treaty United In All-Island Cup
Town have won one and lost one so far.
Westmeath Aiming To Secure Opening Win In All Ireland Series
The Lake County entertain Cavan this Saturday.
Westmeath Need To Regroup And Make Improvements For Next Season - Gerry Buckley
Westmeath's season came to an end on Sunday.
CCFL: Willow Park Seal Senior Division Title
Killeigh FC are celebrating success in the Women's Cup Final.
Laois Rider Returns To Moto3 Action In Italy After Spanish Comeback Ride
Casey O'Gorman produced a remarkable comeback last time out.
Joey Carberry Marks Return To Leinster Next Season
The Athy man will be playing for Leinster again next season.
Laois And Westmeath Kick Off Intermediate Camogie Campaigns
Both counties got off to a flying start against Carlow and Meath respectively.
Athlone Town Suffers First Defeat Of Season To Galway
The reigning champions in the Women's Premier Division were beaten 2-1 away at Galway United,
Offaly Still Have A Job Of Work To Do This Summer - Declan Kelly
The county's senior footballers put Down to the sword last Saturday.
