In this week’s Westmeath Independent
Here's a selection of what's inside this week's Westmeath Independent:
*Popular Moate man tells of his Covid-19 struggle
*Athlone’s Sean Costello Street to be pedestrianised
*Hopes rise on safeguarding future of local hospice
*Moate CS students thrilled over success at Young Scientist exhibition
*Lecarrow project and Moate Museum both receive funding boost
*Special two-page feature on local projects at Young Scientist exhibition
*Popular Athlone couple mark 60th anniversary of their New Zealand wedding
*Council fails to acquire derelict O’Neill’s site in Athlone
*Former FÁS manager records famous folk song in tribute to his father
*The Glasson girl who became America’s sweetheart after saving four lives over 100 years ago
*Vaccinations continue at local hospitals and nursing homes
*Athlone native Stevie Donohoe talks about life as a jockey in England
*Boxing star Joe Ward pays heartfelt tribute after death of his manager
*Eight-page pull-out with TV highlights, puzzles, gardening and lots more