All three midlands sides were back in action at the weekend.
It was two losses and a win for the midlands at the weekend, as the Allianz Hurling League returned.
Westmeath had a difficult start against Galway in Division 1 on Saturday - finishing up 5-34 to 1-16 at TEG Cusack Park in Mullingar.
Our Westmeath GAA commentator Gerry Russell says it was a huge task for the Lake County:
Elsewhere in Division 1,
Laois faced a thrashing at the hands of Wexford yesterday.
It ended up 4-17 to 10 points at Chadwicks Wexford Park.
Boss Cheddar Plunkett says he's looking long-term development of his side:
It was a positive start to the league for Offaly in Division Two though.
They overcame Meath on a scoreline of 3-25 to 3-09 in Navan yesterday.
Manager Michael Fennelly says while they've plenty more work to do to improve fitness levels, he was delighted with the performance:
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