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:

* New Heartlands Care Centre officially opens in Athlone

* Westmeath families mourn after tragic Spain accident

* Submissions close on Lidl's Monksland supermarket plan

* Council goes to tender on €28m Athlone housing project

* Local parish asks for "invitation to the table" on Market Square plans

* Two thirds of local parents want to keep child's school patronage

* Pieta making progress on new location

* Work starts on local hospital extension plan

* Packed programme schedule for Athlone River Festival

* Athlone native receives award recognition from US Congressman

* Sun shone on one of the biggest Athlone shows in recent years

* Cathy Gillivan retires as principal of Moate school

AND IN SPORT

* Westmeath and Roscommon to clash in All-Ireland semi-final

* Rosemount father and son spreading the GAA gospel in Italy

* Athlone Town's European ties to take place in Poland

* Féile success for Athlone GAA boys in Derry

* Hurling up first as battle for Westmeath club honours begins

* Race of the South set to return after four year break

* Countdown continues to Midlands National at Kilbeggan Races

* Westmeath ace McCarthy wins yet another handball crown

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