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:
* Tributes hail ex-Minister’s 'true courage and integrity’
* Monksland Service Station sells winning EuroDreams lotto ticket
* ‘If I stay in this tent, I will die’: Man's plight highlights gaps in Westmeath homeless services
* Slavek ‘not just an immigrant’ but part of Irish story
* Irish troops 'accounted for' after coming under attack in Lebanon
* Athlone mother says her child is being failed by health service
* Dun na Sí Christmas event photos
* St Joseph's FC stress need for new westside sport facilities
* The Strand seating now to be restored ‘early in 2026’
* Local sports star speaks about living with epilepsy
* Connaught Street group hits out at lack of local authority support
* Ukrainian artists collaborate for Moate exhibition
* 'A whirlwind year of recognition' for local artist Carmel Rooney
* Athlone taxi drivers stage protest over Uber’s new fixed-fare policy
AND IN SPORT:
* Tubberclair chase Leinster glory: four-page preview on Leinster final with Sallins
* Athlone athlete prepares for Ironman challenge on the world stage
* Marist College advance to Leinster quarter-finals
* Castledaly’s Ally wins gold, silver and bronze medals
* Moate CS senior ladies book place in decider
* Revenue settlement setback for Westmeath GAA
* Garrycastle minor ladies denied by St Loman's in county final