Westmeath midfielder Ray Connellan has revealed that the team's dressing-room wall displayed the message 'Leinster final or bust' for the 2026 season. The Lakemen secured a dramatic extra-time victory in Tullamore to advance in the championship.
Speaking after the match, Connellan emphasized the team's focus on reaching the provincial final. 'That was the goal from the start,' he said. The win keeps Westmeath on track for a potential Leinster final appearance.
Details of the opponent and exact scoreline were not immediately available from verified sources. The match took place on or around May 3, 2026.