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Monday, 1 July 2019 09:24
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Westmeath will be looking to get back to winning ways next weekend.
Teams were looking to advance to the next round.
Offaly footballers got their season off to the perfect start.
Mullingar's Clonkill GAA are providing power and hot water to those still affected by the storm.
It proved a tough day for the midlanders.
A late free denied Johnny Kelly's side.
A late goal from Louth Proved to be vital.
The match was played in freezing conditions.
A much improved second period proved the difference.
All attention now turns to round two next weekend.
Offaly face Sligo in Division Three on Sunday afternoon.
Greg Farrelly is looking forward to the contest.
Keith Conroy’s side will look to overtake there Cork opponents.
The Lake County start their Allianz Hurling League Division 1B tomorrow
They will be looking to respond following last weekend's National Cup final loss.
The O'Moore County open their hurling league campaign with a midlands derby this weekend.
Defending champions Ulster university will play Maynooth University in one of the other games.
Frank Browne believes his players are on the up and up.
Offaly will be looking to continue momentum following their Mcdonagh Cup triumph.
It's another tough test for Paul Byrne's charges.