The Westmeath secured a bonus point in their victory.
Buccaneers got off to a winning start in the Bank of Ireland Connacht Senior League on Saturday.
The Athlone club began the defence of their title by securing a bonus point 24-14 win over Corinthians at Dubarry Park.
Tries from Ryan O’Meara, Colin Daly and two from Conor O’Shaughnessy on his debut made sure that The Westmeath club finished the game with a commanding win.
The Pirates are next in action away to Sligo on September 1st.