Defending champions Ratoath are on the verge of securing consecutive SHC titles as they face Kiltale this Sunday.
Andy Dermody, a Westmeath native and Ratoath's new manager, reflected on his successful first year in charge, stating:
The first few months were tough, we had plenty of lads in with county teams and we didn't really know what we had.
Despite initial challenges, Ratoath has shown steady improvement, starting with their first-round win against Kiltale.
Author's summary: Ratoath aims for back-to-back SHC titles.