In this weeks westmeath independent

This week’s Westmeath Independent is now on the shelves and is packed with the best local news, sport, and photography coverage. Here’s an outline of some of our main stories:

* Man given suspended sentence for possessing child porn

* Burglary blitz on local Massgoers' cars

* Duo remanded on murder charge

* Sadness at sudden passing of former St Aloysius principal

* Local rider praises air ambulance after hunting accident

* From Castledaly to Calcutta: fundraiser for student's voluntary work in India

* Film of Athlone Jadotville story to behin shooting next month

* Politician-kicker in Athlone court over steak dinner offence

* Launch takes place of first-ever Westmeath Style Awards

* Cornafulla native is new Superintendent in Roscommon

* Westmeath footballers face relegation threat after Down rout

* Castledaly and Rosemount GAA to join forces at underage level

* Athlone Town renew appeal for support ahead of crucial meeting