Published: Sat 20 Jan 2024, 5:13 PM

Kelly Boyce Jordan, see here in action against Armagh last March, has been named in midfield by Westmeath manager

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Published: Sat 20 Jan 2024, 5:13 PM

Westmeath manager Frank Browne has announced his starting 15 ahead of tomorrow's Lidl Ireland National League Division 2 Round 1 clash away to Tyrone.

Tomorrow's game takes place in Naomh Eoghan GAA, Newtownstewart (throw-in 2pm).

With Ciara Blundell stepping away from the panel for this season, goalkeeper Lauren McCormack of Mullingar Shamrocks has been chosen as the team captain.

In addition to Blundell, Westmeath will also be without the services of Garrycastle's Aoife Connolly, who is abroad. Another talented forward, Sarah Dillon is out at present with a shoulder injury.

Published: Sat 20 Jan 2024, 5:13 PM

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