Gaelic Games Digest/WESTMEATH:One of the heroes of Westmeath's 2004 Leinster final triumph could be about to throw in his lot with neighbours Longford - and it could mean a clash with his former colleagues in next year's Leinster championship opener.

David Mitchell recently trained with Luke Dempsey's Longford and there is strong speculation he will be included in the panel for the National League.

Mitchell didn't line out with Westmeath in this year's championship. The news of his possible change of allegiance follows the departure of attacker PJ Ward to Offaly.

CONNACHT:The Connacht Council are to wait until they receive the referee's report before deciding if action is to be taken against former Roscommon player Frankie Dolan following an altercation with a Corofin mentor during Sunday's provincial club final. Corofin selector Jimmy Sice, who had gone on to the field to tend to his son, Gary, appeared to be hit by Dolan during a melee.

MAYO:Mayo footballer Peadar Gardiner, who captained Crossmolina to their sixth senior county title in 11 years, was named as the people's choice player of the year at the Mayo News/O'Neill's Club Stars charity banquet at the weekend.