Westmeath Independent

The Portaneena Amenity Area in Glasson is looking stunning in this aerial footage which was captured recently.

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

Homes lost their phone and internet service

Students from Athlone Community College maintained their reputation as formidable Irish language debaters when they took the junior title at the Regional Final of Gael Linn’s debating competition

Westmeath County Council is planning to launch an initiative next month to encourage local cafes and shops to switch to reusable coffee cups. 

Jack Carty has been selected on the bench for Ireland's Six Nations Championship clash with France at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The Westmeath team has been named for the Allianz Football League Division 3 clash with Down in Páirc Esler, Newry tomorrow (Saturday) at 7pm.

Joe Schmidt has confirmed Athlone's Robbie Henshaw as Ireland's starting full-back, rather than in the centre, in their opening game for the 2019 Guinness Six Nations Championship against England, in the Aviva Stadium...