In this week's Westmeath Independent

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

Shock as Franciscans prepare to leave Athlone

Mount Temple native’s company raises $40m for liver research

Patience with OPW on flood works is 'running out'

Athlone man says he is lucky to be alive after blood clot

Cycle corridor to link Baylough with Kilmartin’s N6 Roundabout

Local businessman warns of highly sophisticated scam

DBC partners with Charter Medical Private Hospital to open new physiotherapy facility

Local artist talks about the healing power of art

Photos from Buccaneers RFC Fashion Show

Moate powerlifter wins bronze at world championships in Canada

Caulry player profiles as Westmeath U-19 football final looms

Athlone Town men beat league champions and women stay in title hunt

Tubberclair denied in intermediate final replay as Garrycastle win U-15 county title

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