In this week's Westmeath Independent

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

'We have been abandoned’ - farmers hit out over lack of focus on summer flooding

Proposal to bring back rail link from Athlone to Mullingar

Rosemount man triumphs in Westmeath Bachelor final

Eight-page special as Westmeath prepares to host the Fleadh

Castledaly woman marks her 103rd birthday

Moate’s Carmel believes in art’s healing power

Sinéad O'Connor visits to Westmeath and recording sessions in Grouse Lodge

Feile na Sionainne to start in Athlone next Sunday

Viking festival in Moate: photos special

Athlone's James part of gold medal winning Ireland team

Roscommon SFC preview: St Brigid's and Pearses to meet in opening round

Athlone rowers impress in Amsterdam and Munich

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