The Lake County have turned to their former under 20 manager ahead of the 2026 season.
Kevin O'Brien has been appointed the new manager of the Westmeath hurlers.
The Clonkill man previously managed the county's under-20 side, and succeeds Seoirse Bulfin as senior coach.
Westmeath were relegated to Division 2 of the Allianz Hurling League, and needed a final-round win over Kerry to retain their Joe McDonagh Cup status.
The news comes hot on the heels of the departure of the county's senior football manager Dermot McCabe who leaves Westmeath after just one season in charge.
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