Inside this week's Westmeath Independent

Here's a look at some of the stories you'll find in this week's Westmeath Independent, which is out now:

* Community & Sports Awards supplement inside

* 'Draconian' plan to curb sale of turf proposed

* Lebanese restaurateur 'very worried' about wave of attacks in Lebanon

* Moate's Teresa Greally celebrates 104th birthday

* Cost of Athlone flood defence scheme rises to €27.6 million

* Almost €12.8 million in funding allocated to local sports clubs

* Mayor urges people to 'be aware' of accessibility on Make Way Day

* Ballinasloe Horse Fair canters along despite weather

* St Hilda's "talking every day" to inspector to get route covered

* Canal Heritage group backed by local Credit Union fund

* Moate man prepares for amateur MMA fight in support of Airc Midlands

AND IN SPORT

* Late goal breaks Athlone hearts as Shamrocks snatch victory

* Heartbreak for Dominic's as Four Roads retain crown

* Garrycastle march into final with second half power show

* Clann comeback stuns Brigid's and regains county crown