In this week's Westmeath Independent

Here's a quick look at what's inside this week's Westmeath Independent:

*University designation leads to fresh calls for Athlone to seek city status

*Athlone Credit Union to give refunds to 15,000 people after review

*Cost of Athlone’s flood defences rises by almost €4m

*Tubber woman makes birthday cake for Late Late Show's tribute to Bob Geldof

*Marist student makes no mistake with 100% honours maths result

*Moate woman celebrates 101st birthday and receives commemorative silver coin

*First Communion photos: Cornamaddy NS, Cornafulla NS and Ardkeenan NS

*Text message scam hits local man for over €9k

*Memorial obelisk honouring lives lost to Shannon unveiled

*St Brigid's, Padraig Pearses and Clann na nGael set for Roscommon SFC semi-finals

*Caulry advance in Westmeath SFC after dramatic draw with Moate: report and reaction

*Buccaneers make winning start to new AIL season

*Athlone Town victory revives fading play-off hopes