Inside this week's Westmeath Independent

Here's a quick glimpse of what's in this week's Westmeath Independent - out now.

Staff in Athlone Mail Centre breathe sigh of relief as closure averted.

Councillors vent anger over Orchard social housing plan

N55 preferred realignment route unveiled for first time. Read our two-page special report.

Athlone jockey, Paddy Merrigan, is “back in the saddle.” Read his remarkable journey back from the brink this week.

See our two-page picture special from Moate Men's Shed Turf Cutting Day.

Pictures and report from Retirement Function for long-serving Brideswell NS Principal, Carmel Kelly.

Westmeath hurlers fall to Laois for a second time in Joe McDonagh Cup Final

Westmeath ladies' hopes dashed by Dubs, despite bright start

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