The 17-time winners must win to avoid having their championship season ended early.
The long-time king pins of Westmeath Hurling may struggle to reach the knockout phase this year.
That's Midlands 103's Gerry Buckley's take ahead of Clonkill's decisive meeting with Raharney.
After suffering two defeats in their group phase of the campaign last year's beaten finalists need a win to get to the county semi-finals.
Buckley says they may have to take their medicine this year:
Volunteers Encourage People Across Westmeath To Hang Up County Flags
It comes ahead of Westmeath's clash with Cavan tomorrow.
Athlone Town Aiming For First League Win
Ian Ryan's side travel to Dublin as they take on UCD.
Offaly Camogie Manager Preparing For 'Massive Battle' Against Limerick
Jack Maher's side have their 100% winning streak on the line in Group Two of the All Ireland series.
Athlone Town Announce Lily Agg As New Manager
The Irish midfielder takes over the current league and cup champions.
FTD Brothers To Complete 32-Marathon Challenge Today
Jordan and Cian Adams are expected in Dublin this afternoon.
Offaly Ladies Footballers Begin All-Ireland Series In Antrim
Gavin Doyle's side are aiming to get off to a winning start.
Athlone Town Travel To Treaty United In All-Island Cup
Town have won one and lost one so far.
Westmeath Aiming To Secure Opening Win In All Ireland Series
The Lake County entertain Cavan this Saturday.
Westmeath Need To Regroup And Make Improvements For Next Season - Gerry Buckley
Westmeath's season came to an end on Sunday.
CCFL: Willow Park Seal Senior Division Title
Killeigh FC are celebrating success in the Women's Cup Final.
Laois Rider Returns To Moto3 Action In Italy After Spanish Comeback Ride
Casey O'Gorman produced a remarkable comeback last time out.
Joey Carberry Marks Return To Leinster Next Season
The Athy man will be playing for Leinster again next season.
Laois And Westmeath Kick Off Intermediate Camogie Campaigns
Both counties got off to a flying start against Carlow and Meath respectively.
Athlone Town Suffers First Defeat Of Season To Galway
The reigning champions in the Women's Premier Division were beaten 2-1 away at Galway United,
Offaly Still Have A Job Of Work To Do This Summer - Declan Kelly
The county's senior footballers put Down to the sword last Saturday.
FTD Brothers Take Off From Offaly
The brothers ran through the midlands on their journey.
Laois Manager Praises Team's Performance Against London
The O'Moore County secured an away win with 1-29 to 1-14 in Ruislip.
Cork City Prove Too Strong For Athlone Town
Hans Mpongo and Conor Drinan got the all important goals.
FTD Brothers Continue 32 County Marathon Challenge Through The Midlands
The brothers have raised £1.4 million so far.
Leinster SHC: Offaly Seal All Ireland Quarter-Final Place
Kilkenny are out of the championship.
