Kieran Martin.

The bear wins the gaagpa player of the month award

Kieran Martin's eye catching displays for Westmeath have earned him the GAA/GPA Opel Player of the Month award for June.

The Maryland clubman sprang to national prominence on June 28 when he scored 2-03 from play in his county's memorable victory over Meath in the semi-final of the Leinster Championship.

Martin and his team mates went in at half time in the semi-final eight points down but completed the mother of all comebacks to win by five.

Speaking after he collected his award, 'The Bear' said that it is a "great honour".

" I’m thrilled to have been named the GAA/GPA Opel Player of the Month for June. It was a fantastic month for Westmeath football, and I’m extremely proud to have contributed to it. We’ve made huge progress this year which we’re all hoping will continue into the future.”