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Laois started the better but Westmeath's quality eventually told in front of goal.
A meeting of two "proud hurling counties" is how Joe Fortune is describing his side's win over Laois in their Division One Relegation Play-Off over the weekend.
Laois started brightly in Semple Stadium but it was Westmeath and their ability to score goals that proved decisive.
The game finished 3-24 to 1-26 with the goals coming courtesy of Joey Boyle, Niall O'Brien, Eoin Keyes, and for Laois Enda Rowland.
The Westmeath manager says both teams showed they deserved division one hurling:
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