In this weeks westmeath independent

This week’s Westmeath Independent is now on the shelves and features 96 pages of the best local news, sport, and photography coverage.

Our stories include:

* Town in shock after tragic death of 15-year-old

* Man seriously injured in attack at Athlone house

* Internal row as local Fianna Fail representative votes against party

* Former Athlone Army man to be ordained a priest

* Flannery's pub explorer saves the best until last with local visit

* Worker assaulted during late night robbery at fast food outlet

* PHOTO SPECIALS: Garrycastle GAA celebration, Athlone Regatta, St Kieran's Family Day, Fun Runs in Moate and Drum.

* Model win for improving Westmeath footballers

* Munnelly leads local charge as Regatta thrills the crowds

* Roscommon set for Sligo showdown

All this and much more can be found in this week’s paper, which is available in local outlets and can also be accessed in the ePaper format (for more on this option, click on ‘ePaper’ at the top of this page).