Published: Wed 17 Jan 2018, 11:33 AM

Last updated: Wed 17 Jan 2018, 11:41 AM

The front page of this week's Westmeath Independent

In this week's Westmeath Independent

Published: Wed 17 Jan 2018, 11:33 AM

Last updated: Wed 17 Jan 2018, 11:41 AM

'Hammer blow' for those on housing waiting list as Athlone project hits delays

Work on gas pipeline from Athlone to Ballymahon to start in Summer

Another delay in one-way traffic plan for Athlone

Irish rugby squad to train in Athlone

All the pictures and reports from the ADSL futsal final

Meet the Athlone man who is physio for the Irish rugby team

All the pictures from St Brigid's GAA dinner dance

Ballinasloe's Jacqueline Daly profiled

Published: Wed 17 Jan 2018, 11:33 AM

Last updated: Wed 17 Jan 2018, 11:41 AM

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.