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:

Mount Temple woman expresses thanks for 'home the community built'

Compensation call for Lough Funshinagh area farmers

'Case closed' on €515,00 council fraud

Secondary school's poignant tribute to late principal

Council to press ahead with My Open Library plan for Athlone

Coosan native completes skydive in memory of her father

Progress on new Castle lighting not due until next year

Joe Flynn: An Athlone life shaped by a love of music

Area plan for both sides of town to be ready by January 2026

Road safety a key theme as 'Junior Mayors' address local Councillors

Dean Kelly NS to mark milestone moment

Local community activist honoured at council awards

AND IN SPORT:

Heroic Westmeath U20s claim All-Ireland 'B' football crown

Westmeath hurlers stave off relegation threat

Local schools compete in Cumann na mBunscoil Finals

Athlone Town suffer home loss to Cobh Ramblers

Westmeath senior footballer addresses future stars

St John's Athletic complete RDFL double with cup success

PLUS:

Photographs from First Communion Day in Tubberclair Church and St Patrick's Church Moate

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News from the Schools