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The Downs dual star Niall Mitchell won't ditch hurling at county level

The Downs full-forward Niall Mitchell is revelling in the club's run to the Leinster club final but the dual star is not yet contemplating ditching hurling for football at county level.

The Westmeath side, located a few kilometres to the east of Mullingar, are back in a provincial club final exactly 50 years after their last - and only - appearance in the decider, when they were dispatched by an imperious St Vincent's team, boasting a number of future Sam Maguire winners.

Having won a first Westmeath crown in 17 years, they navigated the challenge of St Mary's Ardee in the quarters before holding off a late rally from Ratoath in a thrilling, televised semi-final in Croke Park.

Heading into a first Leinster final in a half-century, once again against daunting, powerhouse opposition from the capital, Mitchell indicates that the club don't intend to compromise on their open, attacking approach.

"(There's) a huge amount of excitement. We're expecting a big crowd from The Downs and hopefully Westmeath on Sunday," Mitchell told RTÉ Sport.

"Because of the brand of football we play, every game you go to watch The Downs it's an exciting game. Which is great for our supporters, we keep them on the edge of their seats every day they go out.

"We play that brand of football where it's up and down the whole time. Yeah, we're looking forward to Sunday and hopefully putting in a performance and a big show for our supporters."

The Downs have a second goal as Niall Mitchell finishes to the net. An exciting Leinster clash live now on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player - https://t.co/j90jEuzRU2. pic.twitter.com/V4kdn926vI

The club are seeking to emulate Garrycastle, the last Westmeath outfit to win a Leinster crown back in 2011-12. Anthony Cunningham's side

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