Published: Wed 21 Feb 2018, 11:32 AM

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The front page of this week's Westmeath Independent

In this week's Westmeath Independent

Published: Wed 21 Feb 2018, 11:32 AM

Last updated: Wed 21 Feb 2018, 11:41 AM

High Court battle over Athlone Town Stadium

Special report on Athlone's new status as 'regional centre' for Midlands

Rose of Tralee spends Valentine's Day helping Chernobyl children

Athlone 'open for business' despite one-way teething problems

Warm welcome for Irish rugby stars during local visit

'South Roscommon roads are worse than those in Haiti'

Confirmation pictures from Ardnagrath NS, Tang NS, Boher NS, Ballymore NS and Forgney NS

Man's body recovered from Shannon after 38-day search

Published: Wed 21 Feb 2018, 11:32 AM

Last updated: Wed 21 Feb 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.