In this week's Westmeath Independent

This week's edition of the Westmeath Independent is out now, and here's a sneak peek at just some of the stories we have been working on this week:

With no Committee in place, the future of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Athlone looks to be in serious doubt.

“Boxer” leaves Independent Alliance to go it alone in the forthcoming General Election.

Local man raises over €1,000 for Irish Cancer Society with hair and beard shave!

Bowers students take major Young Scientists awards.

AGM of Westmeath Beef Plan Movement deferred after transparency row.

In our Independent People slot this week we feature an interview with popular Athlone trumpeter, Frankie McDonald.

In Pictures:

Two-page picture special from the Lough Ree RNLI Table Quiz.

Full page featuring pictures of students from the local area who took part in the BT Young Scientists Exhibition in Dublin.

In Sport:

Joy for Willow Park as they “do the double” with vital home victory over Tolka Rovers

Hodson Bay Bhoys triumph in ADSL U/12 Futsal Tournament in AIT

Buccs come up short against Old Crescent in tight battle

Westmeath hopes of retaining O'Byrne Cup dashed in Tullamore

Rossie rout Leitrim to set up date with Tribesmen