In this week's Westmeath Independent

Here's a little sample of what's on offer in this week's busy edition of the Westmeath Independent, out now!

 

*Uncertainty for 500 local employees after sale of company

*Possible council u-turn on cycleway bridge over Shannon

*The new Mayor of Athlone district is revealed

*55-year-old deacon speaks about becoming a priest

*Vow to fight motorway service area

*Ballydangan's Annie celebrates 100th birthday

*Tanaiste and Bishop open new building at St Paul's NS

*Two-page picture special from Coosan NS First Holy Communion

*Athlone athletes help Connacht basketball team to Special Olympics gold

*Garrycastle edge out Athlone as Westmeath club championships kick off

*Goal crazy Athlone Town give the Drogs a drubbing

*Pearses run Brigid’s close but champions prevail