The final score in TEG Cusack Park was 1-20 to 0-17 in favour of Limerick.
Westmeath came close to delivering the shock of the season in the Allianz National Hurling Leagues over the weekend.
Limerick needed a 63rd minute goal to move into position to win their Division 1B contest in TEG Cusack Park yesterday afternoon.
David Williams starred for Westmeath, scoring 10 points, the majority of which came in the first half.
Niall Mitchell narrowly missed a shot at goal late on as well.
The final score in Mullingar was 1-20 to 0-17 in favour of the four in a row All Ireland champions.
Joe Fortune tells Midlands 103 he's thrilled with his side's performance but can't evade the feeling of disappointment over the final result:
After the game Paul O'Donovan of the Westmeath Topic and Midlands 103 analyst Gerry Buckley reflected on a strong performance in defeat for Westmeath:
Coverage with thanks to Reynolds Commercials Athlone, your Renault Truck Dealer in the Midlands, Stocking New & Used Vans & Truck vehicles along with over 30 years’ experience in our service department. Reynoldscommercials.ie
And O’Brien’s Renault Mullingar. Exceed your expectations with the Renault Megane E-Tech 100% Electric, up to 450km driving range and an Electric Bonus of €3,500, available now at O’Briens Renault Mullingar!
Busy Bank Holiday Weekend In Store For Athlone Town
Big Weekend Ahead In Leinster Minor And U20 Hurling Championships
Leinster SFC: Opportunity Beckons For Westmeath
Westmeath Footballer Luke Loughlin Ruled Out For Remainder Of Season
Laois And Westmeath Battle For Place In Leinster LGFA Decider
Alex Dunne Set For Action In Miami This Weekend
Fundraising Walk Planned For Westmeath Man Left Paralysed In Freak Accident
Shane Lowry In Action In Miami This Week
Westmeath Secure Leinster Minor Football Quarter Final
CCFL: Two Draws In Senior Division
Potential Hometown Fight On The Cards For Joe Ward
Ava O'Connor Breaks Personal Steeplechase Record
Laois Fixture In Two Weeks A "Massive Game" - Kevin O'Brien
Camross Camogie Honoured In Laois Following Historic All-Ireland Triumph
Athlone Town Secure Vital Win In Women's Premier Division
Laois And Westmeath To Clash In Leinster Camogie Decider
Leinster SHC: Offaly Suffer First Defeat Away To Galway
Draw Made For First Round Of Tailteann Cup
Offaly Soccer Club Opens Doors To All With Football For All Initiative
Laois Claim Vital Win In Joe McDonagh