He succeed's Joe Quaid in the Lake County.
Westmeath have confirmed the appointment of Shane O'Brien as their senior hurling manager.
The Dubliner succeeds Joe Quaid as the Lake County prepare to play Division One Hurling in 2020.
Former Galway dual player Alan Kerins and ex Tipperary coach Paudie O'Neill will both be part of O'Brien's management team with Brendan Murtagh retained as a selector.
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