Kerry have missed out on a place in the Allianz Hurling League Division 2A Final.
The final score in Mullingar was Westmeath 2-18 (24) Kerry 0-21.
The men in green and gold played over 60 minutes of their semi-final against Westmeath with 14 men.
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Mikey Boyle was shown a straight red after 10 minutes while Westmeath punished Kerry defensive frailties with two goals in the opening half.
Kerry trailed by 5 at half-time and nearly snatched a draw to bring the game to extra time at the death but Shane Conway's shot was deflected out for a 65 which was defended by Westmeath.
Westmeath will play Down in the Final.
