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:

* New Athlone injury unit to open this year

* Spotlight on Connaught Street

* Athlone festivals round-up

* Work set to begin on huge Athlone estate next week

* Athlone 'needs a second swimming pool', council meeting hears

* Large turnout expected for sheepdog trials in Brideswell

* Meeting hears Portiuncula downgrade fears

* Providence group welcomed on twinning visit to Athlone

* Kerry man in Athlone relishing Kingdom's All Ireland triumph

* "Women in pain are invisible": Two local women on the reality of living with endometriosis

* Pride of Place visit for Curraghboy school pupils' eco-friendly project

* Concerns expressed on Northgate Street building project

AND IN SPORT:

* Women's Champions League: four-page special on Athlone Town's two wins

* Double success for Mount Temple at Galway Races

* Roscommon SFC reports: Clann and Brigid's win but Pearses lose in opening round

* Photos: Athlone hosts National Aquathlon Championships

* Preview of Roscommon LGFA championships