In this weeks westmeath independent

This week’s Westmeath Independent is now on the shelves and features the best local news, sport, photography and features. Here’s a flavour of some of the stories covered this week:

* Local TD's ice bucket challenge for late sister Nicky

* ‘Mayhem’ for motorists as more roadworks planned

* Another spate of burglaries around Athlone

* Glasson chef working for top golfer Rory McIlroy

* Appeal issued after 12 puppies abandoned locally

* Former FAS centre set for €500,000 facelift

* Sun-baked Moate show enjoys best attendance ever

* Console to open Athlone centre by Christmas

* PHOTO SPECIALS: St Aloysius College & Marist College graduations; The wedding of Louise Finneran & Derek Daly; All the fun of Moate Show; and Community Games finals.

* Garrycastle and Moate bid for ladies football titles

* Moate's Joe Ward signs up for AIBA 'pro boxing' tournament

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).