In this week's Westmeath Independent

This week's Westmeath Independent is now on the shelves and features the best local news, sports, features and photography coverage.

Our stories include:

* New biopharm firm set to provide fresh Athlone jobs boost

* Locals rally behind Drumraney's Leanne on her road to recovery from sepsis scare

* Widespread shock at tragic death of Moate plumber

* Plans being drawn up for 650 new houses in Lissywollen area

* Athlone traders call meeting over water cuts and Church Street issues

* Fáilte Ireland to launch new tourism brand for Midlands

* Major Viking-era finds on site of Hodson Bay group's new hotel

* New book marks achievements of Dysart Rural Men's Group

* PHOTO SPECIALS: Good Friday procession through Athlone; 'Run with Robbie Henshaw' fundraiser for Coosan NS; Soroptimists mark 100 years of women's suffrage.  

* A new chapter for Ballinahown's Mark Rohan with Real Madrid coaching clinics

* Rossies conquer Cavan to secure Division Two league crown

* Buccaneers in 'last chance saloon' as Garryowen await

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.