In this week's Westmeath Independent

Here's a quick look at what's inside this week's Westmeath Independent:

*Marathon of Masses to cater for Covid Christmas - but no ticket system

*Support sought for new RNLI lifeboat station

*Athlone teacher's sleep-out challenge raises over €40k for charity

*Decision delayed on plans for second Lidl store in Athlone

*Local landmarks to light up for Samaritans' longest night

*New route option for part of N61 road unveiled

*Local playwright publishes first novel

*Ballymore area launches glossy new photobook

*The late Paudge Dully fondly remembered

*Extensive big match preview as Westmeath ladies face Meath in All-Ireland final

*Westmeath minor hurlers stun Dublin to reach Leinster semi-finals

*The story of the Garden Vale cinema

*TV highlights, cooking, gardening and puzzles and more in eight-page pull-out