In this week's Westmeath Independent

This week's Westmeath Independent is now on the shelves and features 88 pages of the best local news, sports, features and photography coverage. Our stories include:

* 'After 56 years, we can now hold our heads high' Jadotville veterans awarded medals from the State

* Cousin donates bone marrow to Athlone's 'Amazing Grace'

* Late Dysart father of three remembered as 'one in a million'

* Tribunal completely rejects ex-Athlone Garda's allegations

* McFadden selected as Fine Gael candidate, Hogan rules out Sinn Fein general election bid

* Pride of Place success for Brawny area of Athlone

* Funding threat to future of Midlands Simon service for the homeless

* PHOTO SPECIALS: Athlone GAA Lip Sync, Jadotville medal ceremony, Athlone Community College musical. 

* Athlone GAA minor side advances to Leinster final

* Donnellan back as Castledaly manager as O'Brien takes Rosemount post

* Athlone's Robie Benson signs new deal with Dundalk

* Carty seals it as Buccaneers secure victory on the road

All this and more is included in this week's edition, which is in shops now and can also be accessed online, through the ePaper link at the top of this page.