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.