In this week's Westmeath Independent

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

Our stories include:

* Local man hails community support during cancer fight

* Decision due on Crescent hostel future plans

* Golden Island Shopping Centre is up for sale

* More local success at Junk Kouture grand final

* All accommodation fitted out at Center Parcs

* Midlands seeking top talent at major Athlone careers fair

* "Rural Ireland will not be left behind" - Taoiseach

* Westmeath's best young entrpreneurs crowned

* Disability Minister pledges support for St Hilda's during local visit

* PHOTO SPECIALS: RTE All Ireland Drama Festival fringe; Athlone After Dark

* Sheehan savours pinnacle moment as Luton Town seal promotion

* Willow crowned CCFL champions

* Cummins boys win gold at jiujitsu championships

* Piaras puts the polish on cup victory for St Francis

* Kearney goal helps Athlone stop the rot with a draw

All this and more can be found in this week's edition, which is out now. A digital edition can be purchased through the ePaper link at the top of this page.