In this week's Westmeath Independent
This week's Westmeath Independent is now on the shelves and features the best local news, sport, features and photography coverage.
This week's stories, include:
* Council official's warning over future Athlone traffic mayhem
* A feature on Ballymahon's Center Parcs as it prepares to recruit 1,000 staff
* Work on new N55 road may not begin for eight years
* Volcano hits Athlone man's adopted home of Guatemala
* Roscommon's roads likened to Beirut
* Local author Mary Helen Hensley to launch 'Chakra Fairies' book for children
* Local residents voice concerns about Wineport Lodge plans
* PROFILE: Coosan musician and actor Clodagh Moriarty
* PHOTO SPECIALS: The wedding of Jean Stacey and Kevin Devane; First Holy Communion in Castledaly, Josie Murray's 90th birthday party in the Shamrock Lodge; Launch of Athlone Show; Christy Moore's Dean Crowe concert.
* Local band Kiosoma set to launch new single in Athlone this Saturday
* Gerry Buckley looks ahead to Saturday's clash between Westmeath and Armagh
* Athlone's Morgan Fox guides his team to county prize in Rás
* Westmeath clubs vent anger after county stars feature in league games
* St Peter's target treble after big win over Boyle
All this and more is included in this week's edition, which is in shops now.