That's according to Westmeath boss Jack Cooney.
The Westmeath Manager says Kieran Martin's goal was the decisive moment in the Tailteann Cup Final.
Jack Cooney's men saw off Cavan by 2-14 to 1-13.
The Maryland clubman's shot in the 67th minute secured victory for the Lake County.
They will now automatically qualified for next year's Sam McGuire.
Cooney says Martin's efforts in training really paid off:
Henshaw Welcomes "World Class" Challenge Barrett Brings To Leinster Centres
The Athlone man has penned a new two year deal.
Midlands GOAL Mile Events Raising Money For Communities In Africa And The Middle East
There's GOAL fundraisers are taking place in Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.
Kilduff Signs Third Town Player For Dundalk
Leo Gaxha is the latest player to move to the North East to play under Ciaran Kilduff.
Panthers Fall To Fifth Super League Loss After Waterford Thriller
The Laois team went blow for blow with the league leaders on Saturday.
Perfect Panthers Continue Winning Run
It's 12 wins from 12 league and cup outings for the Portlaoise Panthers.
Westmeath Leinster Semi-Final Victory My Greatest Sporting Memory - Gerry Buckley
The Midlands 103 GAA analyst has released a statistical account of Westmeath GAA's 140 year history.
Robbie Henshaw Signs Two-Year Extension With Leinster
The Athlone man first played for Leinster in 2016.
Cian Ready To Take On All Comers
The Mountmellick man will be back in the ring in February.
Offaly's Milne Named In Leinster Matchday Squad For Interpro
The Blues are yet to lose in league or European action this season.
Westmeath Schools Progress In Senior A Leinster Championship
Moate CS and Colaiste Mhuire have both booked their place the competition's last four.
Panthers Travel To Take On Super League Table Toppers
SETU Waterford play host to the Laois club on Saturday.
Athlone Sign Jamaican International From London Lionesses
The midlanders are under new management heading in to 2025.
KK And SBK Hoping For Festive Cheer In Offaly U20 County Final
Some of the Offaly's best young hurlers will compete for county honours on Saturday.
Westmeath Derby Headlines Br Bosco Cup Quarter-Finals
Marist College in Athlone take on Moate CS this morning.
Offaly And Laois LGFA Struggling For Nominations
Both county boards are calling out for nominations.
Nienaber Wary Of Connacht Threat
Leinster will attempt to continue their perfect start to the season on Saturday.
Goals Reign In Final CCFL Weekend Of 2024
Willow Park will finish the year on top of the Senior Division.
Valentine's Day Meeting Scheduled For Dundalk And Athlone Town
The match will be hosted at Oriel Park.
Mary Mulhare Claims Laois Cross Country Glory
The Portlaoise AC runner represented Ireland in the European Championships in Turkey recently.
Trinity Meteors Inflict Another Defeat On Portlaoise Panthers
The Dublin outfit have already knocked the Panthers out of this year's national cup.
