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