Teams in both codes are looking to register their first wins of the National League.
Westmeath will be looking to turn good performances into points in both codes this weekend.
Mayo arrive to the midlands following a demolition of Down and are favourites to make a swift return to Division One.
Jack Cooney was disappointed that his side couldn't come away from Pairc Tailteann with victory last week.
He wants his players to enjoy testing themselves against the best:
That's a 3pm throw in on Saturday.
Meanwhile Shane O'Brien is taking his charges on another long trip on Sunday.
The Lake County are in Pairc Ui Chaoimh to face a rejuvinated Cork side in the Allianz Hurling League.
Westmeath are still dealing with a number of injuries but will take heart by the improvement in their performance against Waterford six days ago.
It's a 3pm start in that one on Sunday.
Our coverage of those games is with O'Brien's Renault, Mullingar - visit pobrien.ie for more.
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