In this week's Westmeath Independent

This week’s edition of the Westmeath Independent is now on the shelves and is packed with 96 pages of the best local news and sports coverage.

Our stories and features include:

* 'Violent death' of Athlone IT student

* Outrage at Burgess Park attack on students

* One-way system could be on the way back in Athlone

* New twist in cycleway bridge plan

* PHOTOS: Tubberclair GAA barbecue & wedding of Mary Byrne and Errol Gill

* Five-page feature on the best local wedding venues

* Bid to reduce Westmeath property tax

* Moate traders hope for boost from Leinster Fleadh festival

* Westmeath GAA chief gives verdict on Bealin's future

* Rossies' minor and senior footballers prepare for huge weekend

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).