In this week's Westmeath Independent
Here's a quick look at what's inside this week's Westmeath Independent:
*Bishops defy ban on sacraments in two local dioceses
*New Athlone greenway section to open by end of month
*Ballinasloe native composes score for DreamWorks animated feature
*Popular Moate woman celebrates 100th birthday
*New priest at the helm in St Mary's as Fr Declan takes up new role
*Lecarrow native recalls representing Ireland in 1976 Olympics
*Gardaí appeal for witnesses after fatal accident in Kilbeggan
*Online petition seeks restoration of axed Bus Éireann routes
*Sharon Shannon’s new TV series set to feature Athlone and Ballinahown
*Roscommon minors sink Galway with amazing comeback
*Henshaw and Lions face series decider against South Africa
*Westmeath club football championships to kick off this weekend