Westmeath are Leinster SFC champions for the second time in the county's history, after a dramatic extra-time victory over Dublin at Croke Park. The final score was 2-20 to 0-18, with Westmeath outscoring Dublin 1-8 to 0-3 in extra time.
Thirteen different Westmeath players scored over the 90 minutes, showcasing a deep team effort. Key contributions came from John Heslin, who scored 1-5, and Kieran Martin, who added 1-3. Dublin's Dean Rock led his team with 0-6, all from frees.
Westmeath's only previous Leinster title came in 2004, when they also defeated Dublin in the final. This victory marks a historic achievement for the county, ending Dublin's recent dominance in the province.
The match was level at 1-12 to 0-15 after regulation time, forcing extra time. Westmeath dominated the additional period, with their defense holding Dublin to just three points.
