Published: Thu 28 Dec 2017, 2:16 PM

Last updated: Thu 28 Dec 2017, 2:21 PM

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In this week's Westmeath Independent

Published: Thu 28 Dec 2017, 2:16 PM

Last updated: Thu 28 Dec 2017, 2:21 PM

Horror assault on Christmas Eve morning

Woman fails in Supreme Court case over Athlone eviction

Athlone housing being sought for ten Syrian refugee families

'Near miss' at Knockcroghery rail crossing could have caused fatality

Big blow for Westmeath GAA as key man takes year out

Local winter weddings guide

Christmas card from the pupils of Brideswell NS

All the pictures from the Attitude Dance Strictly Dancing event

Published: Thu 28 Dec 2017, 2:16 PM

Last updated: Thu 28 Dec 2017, 2:21 PM

Motorcyclist (20s) killed after collision with van in Co Cork

The incident took place at Ballinahina in White's Cross shortly before 6pm on Tuesday.

Woman (80s) dies after car crash in Co Donegal

The incident took place on the N56 near Falcarragh at about 1.30pm on Tuesday

National Entertainment

John Lennon guitar found in attic on auction for more than £600,000

After being used by The Beatles, the guitar then was in the possession of Scottish guitarist Gordon Waller.

National Sports

I don’t expect political statements from Germany team – Thomas Hitzlsperger

Germany’s team photo covering their mouths at the Qatar World Cup came in for criticism.