Ratoath, the defending champions, are on the verge of securing consecutive SHC titles as they face Kiltale this Sunday.
Under the guidance of Westmeath native Andy Dermody, Ratoath is looking to build on their successful first year. Dermody reflected on the challenges they faced, 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 the initial difficulties, Ratoath has shown steady improvement, starting with their first-round win against Kiltale.
Author's summary: Ratoath aims for back-to-back titles.