In this weeks westmeath independent

Here's a sneak preview of what's in this week's Westmeath Independent, on sale now. 

* Major retail coup as giant earmarked for towncentre

* Athlone's first big housing project since economic collapse

* Local teams vie for intermediate football title: preview

* Moate aim for junior crown

* Junior infants school photos: Coosan, St Mary's, Athlone Mixed NS, St Brigid's Moate, Mount Temple and Baylin

* Joy as go ahead given for new Athlone school

* Garda drugs swoop in Athlone

* Drumraney mourns late parish priest

* Local hospital 'in crisis' claims