In this week's Westmeath Independent

This week's Westmeath Independent is now on the shelves and features 88 pages of the best local news, sports, features and photography coverage. Our stories include:

* Ward weighs up pro boxing move after historic win

* SF councillor Paul Hogan lashes party with claims of bullying

* Planning approval for 50-job pharma plant

* Attendance 'doubles' at this year's Athlone Agri Show

* Fears that decline of employment scheme 'could lead to closure of Dún na Sí' 

* Standing ovation for departing Canon Liam Devine  

* Cancer survivor (57) is swimming the full length of the Shannon

* Celebrating 50 years of St Paul's NS in Athlone  

* The power of positive ageing on display at Rosemount celebration

* PHOTOS: The wedding of Karen Kelly and Ray Cregg; Irish Wheelchair Association 'Fairy Garden' exhibition launch; St Kieran's Family Day; Rosemount historical evening; Castledaly 5k and 10k event; Athlone Basketball Club Awards

* The draw from hell as Westmeath hurlers face trip to Tipp

* Dublin drubbing leaves Westmeath footballers with plenty to ponder

* Roddy Collins happy with players' attitude but first win remains elusive

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.