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:

* 'We deserve better': Over 2,000 take part in Portiuncula maternity protest

* PHOTOS: Marist and Athlone Community College grads

* Meet the new Athlone Town FC chairman, Nick Giannotti

* Planning extension sought for entire Lissywoolen housing project

* Moate Show will showcase 'best of rural life' on Sunday

* 'Boxer' pledges his support for Athlone Boxing Club's new facility

* "It's surreal": Local teens to perform at Electric Picnic

* Lecarrow's Shane takes over as DCU Students' Union President

* Novo Nordisk approved for major temporary car park

* Kiltoom native launches River Shannon-inspired clothing brand

* Couple to seek judicial review of Lecarrow structures order

* Roscommon man ’on a high’ after record-breaking Shannon swim

AND IN SPORT:

* Dowd gets nod as Roscommon football manager

* Fortune hopes key duo will return for Shels showdown

* O'Brien brings in big hitters for Westmeath hurling rebuild

* Roscommon SFC: Pearses get back on track with win over Clann

* Giannotti vows to turn Athlone Town into 'a stronger pillar'

* Photos: Southern Gaels Cúl Camp