In this week's Westmeath Independent

This week's edition of the Westmeath Independent is now on the shelves and contains 96 pages of unrivalled local news, sport, features and photography.  

Our stories include:

* Father hits out at medical card delay for sick child

* US company to create 40 new jobs in Athlone

* Legendary singer Luke Kelly's Athlone roots

* Enter the fabulous Westmeath Independent competition to win a €1,000 sun holiday

* Flood fears rise again as council issues warning

* AIT anger over Varadkar's indoor arena snub

* Glasson girl aims for Rio rugby adventure

* Closure of Flynn's a 'body blow' for Moate

* We interview those who queued in Athlone for Garth Brooks tickets

* Planning blow for huge westside development

* Dubs are next for Westmeath after opening league defeat to Cork 

* Vote for your Westmeath Independent Sports Star of the Year

All this and much more can be found in this week’s paper, which is available in local outlets and can also be accessed in the ePaper format (for more on this option, click on 'ePaper' at the top of this page).