Joe Fortune's side were on the wrong end of a massive scoreline during their trip to Ennis at the weekend.
Westmeath endured a severe welcome to division one of the national hurling league over the weekend.
Joe Fortune’s side were well beaten on their visit to Ennis against Clare on Sunday where it finished 4-27 to 14 points.
The Clare forwards made the most of a below par performance from the visiting side, particularly Aiden McCarthy who hit ten points, with five from play.