A 0-16 deficit lay between the Lake County and a win.
From "embarrassing" to history-making.
Joe Fortune and his Westmeath hurlers produced an incredible comeback to beat Wexford in the Leinster Championship.
Down 2-15 to 0-5 at half time, The Lake County were staring at the face of another damaging defeat at the top level.
However Darragh Egan's Wexford were held to just seven points in the second period.
Goals from Niall Mitchell and Niall O'Brien helped Westmeath on their way to their biggest win to date.
Listen as Gerry Russell calls the action to full time:
Fortune says regardless of the opposition, his players always stand up for their county:
The final score was 4-18 to 2-22.
Our coverage of Wexford against Westmeath is with thanks to the HSE’s public minor injury unit located at the Charter Medical Campus, Ballinderry Mullingar with rapid assessment, treatment and discharge. For more see cmph.ie
and O’Brien’s Renault Mullingar – home of the all new Renault Megane E-Tech 100% electric. pobrien.ie
Leinster Fight Back To See Off Ulster
Dan McKenna And Dylan Hand Depart Athlone Town
F1 Prospect Alex Dunne Brushes Off Media Speculation
Loughrea Ready To Appeal Late Red After All Ireland Semi-Final Success
Draw Made For U20 Championships
We're Building For The Future - Anna McGann
Offaly Targeting Big Games In 2026 - John Leahy
Dunne And Joyce Up For Young Sportsperson Of The Year
Controversial Umpire Decision Overshadows Br Bosco Cup Clash
All Ireland Club Final Place On The Line This Weekend
Amiri Stewart Joins Portlaoise Panthers
Two New Signings Confirmed For Athlone Town
Portlaoise Panthers In Super League Action This Weekend
Athlone Town Have Been Dominant In 2025 - Irish Football Fan TV
Buccs Suffer Heavy AIL Loss In Ulster
Anna McGann "Tripped And Fell" In Love With Rugby
Temple Villa and Clara Town Pick Up CCFL Wins
Westmeath Family Into Final Of Ireland's Fittest Family
Athlone Town Learn Fixtures For New League Of Ireland Season
St Michael's Secure U20 Football Title