Inside this week's Westmeath Independent

Athlone's old Dublin Road set for radical overhaul

Work to start on new Athlone to Ballinahown walking and cycling trail

Athlone native named on major UN scientific panel

Moate Show officially launched by LGFA president

Athlone's largest ever housing development: work expected to begin in weeks

Public consultation reopens on proposed windfarm in Moyvoughley

Celebration to mark Rosie Rohan's 40 years behind the counter in Ballinahown

Interview with Athlone comedian Eleanor Tiernan

Minister visits for biodiversity programme launch in Portlick

Carmelite celebrations for Fr Jimmy and Fr Jaison

Two-page feature on Féile na Sionainne

TV highlights, book reviews, puzzles, local property, usual columns and lots more

And in sport:

Westmeath senior and intermediate championship previews

Rosemount woman makes international debut in rugby league

Photos from Cill Óige Cúl Camp in Castledaly

Reports on Athlone Town men's and women's matches