Lifestyle

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  Published: 25 Jan 2012 15:00

  Caring for your hair

  Men are taking their hair regime much more seriously. Gone are the days when they would go to the barbers for a short back and side. They now want much more.

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  Published: 18 Jan 2012 09:30

  Pamper me fabulous at Athlone Towncentre Shopping Centre

  The January blues are kicking in, you're over stressed, underappreciated and in the need of a serious boost. If this sounds like you then don't miss out on 'Pamper...

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  Published: 5 Dec 2011 09:30

  Westmeath Independent joins forces with hotel booking site

  Americans save for a lifetime to see the Ring of Kerry, the Book of Kells, newgrange, not to mention places such as Galway Bay, or the Burren. There are so many fantastic spots...

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  Published: 30 Nov 2011 16:30

  How to get the most out of your hairstyle

  When it comes to feeling and looking good, few things are more important than your hair

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  Published: 30 Nov 2011 16:30

  Romancing the chicken in Ballykeeran!

  When I said I was romancing a chicken on a Tuesday night the default reaction was a quizzical look or arched eyebrows accompanied by a laugh.

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  Published: 23 Nov 2011 16:30

  Making cheese the biodynamic way

  A organic Westmeath family farm who make products on a biodynamic basis - for the unitiatied, that's on favourable days in the moon's cycle - has been featured in new...

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  Published: 16 Nov 2011 16:58

  Monksland enjoys hip-hop dance and fitness classes

  Ros Sports Partnership initiative continues on Wednesdays

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  Published: 16 Nov 2011 16:58

  Caring for your hair

  Find out all you need to know about caring for your hair in with these tips from

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• Looking after your hair extensions
• Metabolism is the master of your weight loss
• An impressive space
• Craft photography exhibition set for Ballinahown
• Release all your aches and tension with a holistic massage
• Monsoon unveils new collection for kids
• 39% of Leinster women not aware of monthly self-check recommendations
• Hair condition and shine
• Celebrity chef set for Westmeath demonstration
• New Limited Edition from The Body Shop

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• Glamour for the party season
• Lancôme unveils stunning autumn collection
• Intense colour from Penney's
• Tubs' take is picture perfect
• Get silky hair from Voya
• Style tips from Caroline Morahan
• Power better sporting performances with Herbalife
• Tradition and a fresh twist from Next's new collection
• A busy year in the life of Westmeath Rose
• A pet farm with a difference in East Galway

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• News

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  Published: 25th January, 2012 05:05pm

  First glimpse of proposed new Athlone development

  by Tadhg Carey

  This is the first glimpse of an ambitious retail and office development planned for the Golden Island area of Athlone.

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  Published: 25 Jan 2012 17:05

  University town status for Athlone?

  Athlone IT could be part of a new technological university which would become the largest educational institution in the State, catering for over 27,000 students.

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  Published: 25 Jan 2012 17:05

  Work may start on Athlone health campus in March

  The HSE and the agents for the developers of the proposed Primary Care centre in Clonbrusk have both maintained this week that the project is going ahead this year, amid growing...

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  Published: 25 Jan 2012 17:05

  Massive 17% cut in Portiuncula's funding

  Portiuncula's budget for 2012 has been slashed by a whopping 17%, the Westmeath Independent can reveal this week.

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  Published: 25 Jan 2012 17:05

  Man suffers severe facial injuries during fracas

  A 21-year-old Galway man sustained severe facial injuries during a fracas between two groups during the early hours of Thursday last, January 19.

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  Published: 25 Jan 2012 17:05

  Ballymahon GP received over €469k in medical card payments in 2010

  A Ballymahon-based doctor received over €469,000 in payments from the State for treating medical card holders last year, the Westmeath Independent has learned.

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  Published: 25 Jan 2012 17:05

  Minister fails to clarify Custume Barracks' future

  The continued status of Athlone's Custume Barracks as headquarters of the 4th Western Brigade remains in doubt this week, after Defence Minister Alan Shatter told the Dá...