Pamela Greville in action against Wexford this afternoon.

Camogie girls win while hurlers taste defeat in derry

The Westmeath senior camogie team got their league campaign off to the best possible start with a morale boosting two point win over Wexford in Archerstown this afternoon.

The Lakeside girls, who won promotion from Division 3 last season, had to dig deep at times during a game played in less than perfect conditions, but were well worth their victory over their opponents from the south east. Full time score: Westmeath 0-9 Wexford 0-7.

It was not such good news for Westmeath senior hurlers who for the second year running tasted defeat at the hands of Derry. Michael Ryan’s men were leading by 3-10 to 1-15 as the game entered its dying moments but a late, late Declan Foley goal ensured victory for the home team. Final score: Derry 2-15 Westmeath 3-10.

In Lakepoint Park this afternoon, the Westmeath senior ladies football team suffered another defeat in the league this time at the hands of old rivals Cavan, final score Westmeath 0-5 Cavan 0-10.

See this week’s Examiner for full coverage of all of the weekend’s big GAA matches.