Exhibit 23.1

Independent Auditors' Consent



We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Westbank Corporation on Form S-2 of our report dated January 29, 1999 (July 30,
1999 as to the merger described in Note 1), included in the Annual Report on
Form 10-K/A of Westbank Corporation for the year ended December 31, 1998, and to
the use our report dated January 29, 1999 (July 30, 1999 as to the merger
described in Note 1), appearing in and incorporated by reference in the
Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement. We also consent to the
reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such Prospectus.


Deloitte & Touche LLP
Hartford, Connecticut
August 26, 1999