Published: Thu 30 Jan 2014, 4:42 PM

Last updated: Thu 30 Jan 2014, 4:48 PM

PODCAST: Allianz National Football League: Westmeath and Roscommon preview

Published: Thu 30 Jan 2014, 4:42 PM

Last updated: Thu 30 Jan 2014, 4:48 PM

Westmeath Independent sport editor Kieran Galvin looks ahead to the opening fixtures for local sides in the National Football League this weekend.

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Published: Thu 30 Jan 2014, 4:42 PM

Last updated: Thu 30 Jan 2014, 4:48 PM

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