Lake County manager Frank Browne believes his side have recovered from their Leinster final loss.
Westmeath fell agonisingly short of winning the Leinster Intermediate Championship against Wexford last time out.
Their manager Frank Browne says it's taken time to get over the disappointment, but they're ready to challenge a capable Down outfit:
The former Mayo manager looks forward to Westmeath's championship opener with David Hollywood:
That game starts at 2pm at Pairc Esler in Newry.
Offaly join Westmeath in the Intermediate championship.
The Division Three side take on a Clare outfit narrowly beaten in last year's All Ireland final at the grade.
The action at Cusack Park in Ennis begins at 1pm.
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