It was a tighter than expected final in O'Moore Park however.
In O'Moore Park reigning champions Portlaoise survived a big scare from maiden finalists Killeshin.
Killeshin led by a point with 15 minutes to go but the Town rattled off six of the next seven scores to run out winners on a scoreline of 0-14 to 2-7.
Man of the match was Portlaoise's Kieran Lillis - who struck three points from midfield.
He says avoiding the Dublin champions in the Leinster Championship is a big motivator:
Offaly Rider Taking On Ireland Oldest Road Race
Kevin Keyes has been in good form so far this year.
Offaly And Westmeath Minor Hurlers Bring 100% Records In To Midlands Derby
Laois will need to beat Carlow on Saturday to progress to the next phase.
Midlands Racing Announce Rás Tailteann Team Line-Up
Clubs in Westmeath, Longford and Meath will be represented in the Midlands Racing Team.
Laois Welcome All Ireland Champions To Portlaoise
Westmeath and Offaly have intermediate championship away days in the South East.
Athlone Looking To Extend Unbeaten Run Against DLR Waves
The midlanders are enjoying a fine start to their 2024 season.
Offaly Chasing Momentum Ahead Of Westmeath Visit
Johnny Kelly's side are yet to win a competitive game this season.
Lowry And McIlroy Lead After Immaculate Fourballs In New Orleans
The Irish pair enjoyed a bogey-free first round at the Zurich Classic.
Portarlington's Golden Girl Lands First Major Winner's Medal
Nicole Turner won a shared gold after a dead-heat finish in Belgrade.
Laois Can Improve Plenty - Enda Lyons
Laois fought back from an eight point deficit against Offaly last weekend.
Top Six Chasing Athlone Welcome Cobh To Westmeath
Town are looking for a fourth win in five games.
Westmeath Staring Down The Barrell For Midlands Derby
Midlands 103 analyst Gerry Buckley looks forward to a crunch clash in Tullamore.
Offaly's Minor Football Campaign Ends Meekly In Aughrim
The Faithful County fell behind early and never got back on terms.
Aoife O'Rourke Fighting For Silver Today
The Ballinasloe fighter faces a Turkish opponent in Belgrade.
"You Have To Look At The Things You Can Control" - Lee Pearson
The Offaly captain previews the Faithful's meeting with Dublin.
Turner Wins Another Major Championship Medal
The Portarlington swimmer landed bronze in Belgrade on Tuesday evening.
Henshaw Still Supporting Buccaneers
Henshaw's former club have had a tough season in AIL action.
Aoife O'Rourke Wins Another European Medal
There was less fortune for Aoife's sister Lisa in Belgrade yesterday.
Westmeath U20s Clinch Final Spot
A strong win over Carlow sees the Lake County progress in the Andrew Corden Cup.
Offaly Rider Dominates Mondello Masters Opening Rounds
Edenderry's Kevin Keyes hit a hat-trick in the Superbike category.
Westmeath Under 20s Face Tough Test To Progress To Final
There's also a midlands derby this weekend in the Leinster Minor Hurling Championship.
