In this week's Westmeath Independent

Here's a quick outline of some of the stories you'll find inside this week's Westmeath Independent, which is out now:

* First glimpse of proposed student and residential housing project in Athlone

* Locals 'devastated' as court action halts Lough Funshinagh flood works

* Vaccination centre to leave AIT at end of month

* Athlone women preparing for gruelling Shannon swimming challenge

* Connaught Street development "to form basis of area's urban renewal scheme"

* School lunch company creating 20 jobs at new Athlone HQ

* Refusal of new Athlone store 'unfair' and 'contradictory' says Lidl in planning appeal

* Sean Connery movie which was filmed in Moate to be shown on TV this week

* How a childhood dream became a thriving business for one Lecarrow man

* Warm welcome for opening of Kiltoom sensory garden

* Carberry departs from role as Athlone Town boss by mutual consent

* Rossies denied as clinical Offaly claim All Ireland glory in thrilling U20 final

* Delight as late goal seals Westmeath ladies' place in Croke Park decider

* Local quartet feature for Connacht in interpro hockey action

The paper is in shops now, and a digital ePaper edition can also be purchased here.