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:

Boardwalk bid for Athlone by 2026

Moate comes alive with music during Westmeath Fleadh

Athlone 'the holy grail' for amateur drama

Councillors recommit to legal battle against IPAS centre

Athlone to be the focus of RTÉ's People's Angelus this Friday

TUS STEM building to be officially opened

Local man made CEO of Canadian insurance giant

Larissa 'excited but nervous' ahead of Eurovision experience

Local bishop speaks of receiving "warm, personal letter" from new Pontiff

Dean Kelly NS details centenary plans

€30m price tag for new Hodson Bay waterfront park

Council seeking funding sources for €10m Northgate Street digital hub

AND IN SPORT:

Westmeath captain wants to 'get over the line this year'

Fears grow over Westmeath GAA's draw for key project

St Peter's crowned CCFL Senior Division Champions