McCartan goal gives Westmeath winning edge but Cooney acknowledges the need for improvements

By Damien Maher

Westmeath manager Jack Cooney was relieved at the end of Sunday’s Tailteann Cup opener at MW Hire O’Moore Park where he watched his side grind out a 1-13 to 0-13 victory. They will now face another away assignment against Carlow in the quarter-final next weekend.