In this weeks westmeath independent

This week's edition of the Westmeath Independent is out now and is packed with 96 pages of news, sport, photos and features.

Stories include:

* St Hilda’s has funding cut by €75,000.

* Local pub counts cost of weekend burglary.

* Moate’s Ray Lynam features in new Showband book.

* John Count McCormack sculpture unveiled.

* Water charges protest planned for Saturday.

* Joe McCaul’s marathon achievement.

* PHOTOS: Diwali celebrations at the Marist College.

* Moyvore woman receives bravery award.

* Long’s future unclear after Athlone Town relegation.

* Garrycastle celebrates County Final win.

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).