Leinster SFC semi-final: Westmeath 2-21 Kildare 0-23 (AET– 1-16 to 0-19 after regular time)

Shane Allen of Westmeath celebrates after his side's victory in the Leinster SFC semi-final against Kildare at Glenisk O'Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Shane Allen of Westmeath celebrates after his side’s victory in the Leinster SFC semi-final against Kildare at Glenisk O’Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Clearly, there is more to Westmeath than Luke Loughlin, for all the magic powers contained in his wand of a left boot.

And even with the irrepressible Matthew Whittaker on one good leg, Mark McHugh’s team will find a way.