Walsh Cup: In a repeat of their historic Christy Ring Cup victory last August, Westmeath hurlers overcame the challenge of visitors Down in a lively clash at Cusack Park, Mullingar, yesterday.
With the Mournemen fielding without their Ballygalget contingent, Westmeath were always in control and enjoyed a five-point advantage, 1-7 to 0-6, at the break.
WESTMEATH: M Briody; C Jordan, JP Murray, P Greville; J Shaw (0-1), D McCormack (0-1), G Gavin; D Devine (1-1), N Gavin; P Clarke, P Gilsenan (0-2), A Mitchell (0-3); B Kennedy (1-1), J Clarke (0-2), D Carty. Subs: E Loughlin (0-1) for P Clarke, D McNicholas (0-2) for D Carty, B Connaughton for J Clarke, B Lahart for Gilsenan, K Tormey for Greville.
DOWN: R Murray; M Ennis, S Murray, P Hughes; C Courtney (0-1), G Savage, A McGuinness; A Savage (0-1), B McGourty (0-3); C McManus, P Braniff (0-6), J McCusker; P Smith (1-0), E McGuinness, P Coulter. Subs: N Courtney for McManus, D Coffey for Hughes, HJ Torney for Ennis.
Referee: F Smith (Meath).
