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:

Ericsson delivers 'huge vote of confidence in Athlone'

Athlone's Ray Conlon sets his sights on Limerick Marathon after cancer battle

Supplement: Holidaying at home

Route of permanent pipeline for Lough Funshinagh unveiled

Legal challenge on Athlone asylum seeker centre adjourned for two weeks

Castledaly church hosts week-long 150th anniversary celebrations

Bealtaine Fire Festival to blaze trail at Uisneach

Marist College marks 140th anniversary with time capsule

Croí na hÉireann the big winner under festival funding scheme

Opening of Ballyforan Greenway "the beginning of a new chapter"

Seery's Cash & Carry celebrates 40 years

Athlone Film Festival takes place this weekend

AND IN SPORT:

Keane selected on Ireland squad for World Athletics Relays

Buccaneers stalwart Silke among rugby award winners

Delight for Berry as Westmeath girls take Leinster crown

Westmeath prevail in exciting finale to maintain winning run