In this week's Westmeath Independent

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

* Athlone credit union in new merger talks

* Keena 'waited over an hour' for Gardai after Church Street incident

* Former Athlone school could house Ukrainians

* Alkermes sells Monksland plant to Danish group

* New soup kiosk set up in Athlone

* New Greenway access point in Moate welcomed

* Festive features: 'Christmas Away From Home', Christmas art from St Mary's Primary School in Athlone, and tasty Christmas recipes

* Foster & Allen will bring latest tour to Athlone in the New Year

* Mahon try secures replay for Marist in thrilling finale

* Buccs spring a surprise with morale boosting away win

* Cash at turnstiles no longer an option, insists GAA chief

* Caulry appoint former Westmeath boss Flanagan as new manager

* TV highlights, fashion, arts & culture, regular columns, puzzles and lots more