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.
Laois SHC: Clough Ballacolla Looking To Reach Sixth Final In Seven Years
The reigning champions take on The Harps this Sunday.
€750k Grants Available For Regional Sports Projects
Midlands projects are being encouraged to apply.
Westmeath To Host Vhi Couch To Parkrun Roadshow This Weekend
Olympian David Gillick and broadcaster Fionnuala Jones will be taking part.
Two LGFA Deciders Across The Midlands This Weekend
Two finals take place over the weekend.
Athlone Town Get Set For Title Celebrations
Lily Agg's side were crowned Women's Premier Division champions last weekend.
Westmeath SHC: Castletown Geoghegan And Raharney Clash To Seal Final Place
Castletown Geoghegan are looking to continue their hunt for three titles in a row.
Offaly SHC: KK And St Rynagh's Renew Rivalry
The two sides are aiming to reach the Offaly Hurling Final.
30 Sports Clubs Awarded €60k In SPAR Community Funding
Three midlands clubs are part of the funding scheme.
Midlands TD Warns Of Consequences For Irish Football If FAI Faces UEFA Sanctions
The FAI appeared before an Oireachtas Committee yesterday.
Buccaneers Looking To Bounce Back In AIL
Darin Classen's side were beaten in their opening game of the season.
Athlone Town Continue Push For First Division Play-Off Spot
Town are in the hunt to gain promotion.
Semi-Final Weekend In Club Hurling Championships
Multiple teams across the midlands are aiming to reach county finals.
Downs Manager Looking Forward To Competitive Preparation For County Final
Dermot Power says every player in his squad is ready to fight for their place.
Four Westmeath Fighters Flying Irish Flag At World Championships
Three boxers from Olympic Boxing Club and one from Rochfortbridge are heading to Montenegro.
All Ireland Winner Picks Up Camogie Manager Of The Year Award
Antrim's manager has been named as this year's Camogie manager of the year.
Westmeath SFC: Defending Champions Cruise Into County Final
The Downs helped themselves to five goals over the course of their semi-final against Moate All Whites.
Laois SFC: Class Shows As Portarlington Romp Into County Final
The defending champions were too strong for Killeshin in Portlaoise on Sunday.
CCFL: St Peter's Make It Three Wins From Three After High Scoring Weekend
28 goals were shared between eight clubs over the weekend.
Laois Star Nominated For Player Of The Year
Clodagh Tynan played a crucial role in bringing Laois to the Intermediate All Ireland Final.
Laois SFC: Courtwood Seal Final Place
Mark Bates side saw off the challenge of St Joseph's.
