Westmeath Exit O'Byrne Shield Courtesy Of Goal-Getting Louth

Dessie Dolan's side followed their defeat to Longford with a six loss to Louth over the weekend.

Louth put an end to Westmeath's competitive pre-season campaign in the semi-final of the O'Byrne Shield on Saturday.

The Wee County had Ciaran Keenan and Ryan Burns to thank for their goals that ultimately propelled them the shield decider this weekend.

The final score in Kinnegad on Saturday was 2-12 to 0-12.

Luke Loughlin top scored for Westmeath with five points, three of which were from frees.

Louth progress to take on Wicklow who were comfortable winners over Laois in the other semi-final.

Westmeath will return to action in the first round of the National Football League against Offaly on January 28th.

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