The Down's secured a big win in their hunt for championship success.
There were some big results in the Westmeath Senior Football Championship over the weekend.
The reigning champions suffered late heartbreak against their local rivals.
The surprise result of the weekend saw Mullingar Shamrocks defeat champions St Loman's, Mullingar by 2-14 to 1-16.
Mullingar Shamrocks had led at the break 1-5 to 0-7, and managed to hold out to secure a big win and now moves them above their rivals in the table.
Tyrellspass also had a big win as they defeated Coralstown-Kinnegad 1-13 to 0-10.
Beaten 2024 finalists The Down's had a comprehensive victory over Athlone by 2-19 to 0-10, they're very much looking like the team to beat so far
Killucan defeated Tang 4-6 to 1-10, Moate All Whites saw off St Malachy's 3-10 to 0-17, and Garrycastle had a comprehensive 2-19 to 0-15 win over Caulry.
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