In this week's Westmeath Independent

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

Brave teenager Archie remembered fondly at funeral mass

Daughter’s plea for operation to save her mother’s life

Westmeath's Tailteann Cup success: 12-page souvenir pull-out

Appeal for witnesses after devastating barn fire near Athlone

Coast Guard called in to help with Lough Ree rescue

Green light for Glasson Lakehouse Hotel revamp

Moyvoughley residents air concerns over plan for wind turbines

Athlone poet to read his acclaimed work at Kildare festival

Kilbeggan Races: photos from Midlands National and sustainable style competition

National Play Day event in Athlone encourages inclusion

Ballymore festival organisers not worried by Fleadh clash

Road racing stars show their class in Walderstown

Westmeath club championships set to kick off this weekend