Published: Wed 29 Aug 2018, 9:10 AM

Last updated: Wed 29 Aug 2018, 10:18 AM

The front page of this week's issue.

Inside this week's Westmeath Independent

Published: Wed 29 Aug 2018, 9:10 AM

Last updated: Wed 29 Aug 2018, 10:18 AM

Here's a quick preview of what's in this week's print edition on sale now.

Local deacon tells of once-in-a-lifetime experience assisting Pope at Mass

All the pictures from the Athlone Community College and Moate Community School graduation balls

Timeline for new Coláiste Chiaráin revealed after planning approval granted

Special feature on the role of CE schemes locally

Stand 4 Truth rally in Athlone during Pope's visit

Pippa's pop-up shop opens in Athlone

Carew and Cooney on Westmeath football shortlist

Scare for St Brigid's as late point earns draw

Maryland/Tang reach minor decider

Published: Wed 29 Aug 2018, 9:10 AM

Last updated: Wed 29 Aug 2018, 10:18 AM

National Sports

Fuellkrug earns Dortmund 1-0 first-leg win over PSG

Borussia Dortmund's Niclas Fuellkrug fired in a first-half goal to seal a 1-0 victory over visitors Paris St Germain

National Sports

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump victims of giant-killings at Crucible

Stuart Bingham and Jak Jones upset the odds in Sheffield.

National Entertainment

Manchester Co-op Live postpones Olivia Rodrigo world tour performances

Venue bosses confirmed the US star would not be performing on May 3rd and 4th

Trudder site is now accommodating asylum seekers after protest – minister

Several people were arrested during clashes with public order gardaí during a demonstration at the site last week