Inside this week's Westmeath Independent

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Here's a look at some of the stories you'll find in this week's Westmeath Independent, which is out now:

* Council bid to buy Friary

* Honouring the heroes of 1995: 30th Anniversary souvenir supplement

* Council to invite Ballymore Group for Athlone plan presentation

* Athlone team sets off for STEM Racing world finals

* Green light for initial stage of Northgate Street regeneration

* Athlone Joint urban Area Plan to go on display in early 2026

* Planning permission saought for 36 apartments on Abbey Road

* Portiuncula downgrade 'will see hundreds turned away'

* The late Elsie Igoe - ‘a woman of integrity and generosity'

* Council chief "erred" in saying €500k fraud case was closed

* Athlone beekeeper criticises response to latest Asian Hornet threat

* Local DJ says Athlone has the potential to become a music hub

AND IN SPORT:

* Caulry go through, Moate and Athlone out, Tang can still survive

* Athlone Town fall to Treaty but then end losing run with draw

* Athlone AC’s half marathon and 10km races a big hit again

* Athlone’s European adventure over as Glasgow prove too good

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