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:

* What’s next for Athlone IPAS site?

* New Athlone nursing unit is now open

* Search begins for story behind Multy Stations of the Cross

* Athlone's €1m lotto winners making plans for winnings

* Taoiseach to attend naming of Mary O’Rourke bridge

* Work about to get underway on €10m Clonmacnoise centre

* Moate man 'honoured' to be new CEO of Irish Rural Link

* Fuel price protest brings motorway traffic to a standstill in Athlone

* Troops’ mission in Lebanon remains ‘unchanged’ amid growing conflict

* A 'labour of love' as Athlone Town groundsman

* Draw held for RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival

* Athlone's first Pride parade set to honour local 'trailblazer'

AND IN SPORT...

* Preview: Westmeath bid to banish their losing run in Leinster combat

* Athlone Town atone for UCD defeat with win over Longford

* Westmeath minors down the Dubs in landmark win

* St John's secure second successive RDFL Premier Division title

* Parsons primed for Six Nations opener as world champions await

* Photos: GAA President opens new Athlone GAA bar

* Roscommon minors seal place in Connacht final