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:

* The Glasson Lakehouse hotel hopes to reopen this week

* Marist housing work starts

* Rebecca's Tralee reflections

* Plans for active travel changes to two major local routes revealed

* TR Dallas recalls his 1970s meeting with "down-to-earth" Dolly Parton

* Pride of Place judges hear of ‘life-changing’ Esker House work

* Major solar park planned for Drum area

* Athlone's Sam takes part in new series of The Traitors Ireland

* Housing plan at Abbey Road scaled back

* The Fatted Calf thanks locals as business opens in Glasson

* Academic shared story of fascinating Rosemount treasure at Viking event in Oslo

* Local Chamber launches 2026 Athlone Business Awards

* Shannonbridge emergency power facility yet to feed grid

* A DAY IN THE LIFE: From gourd to scrub in Tang

AND IN SPORT:

* Departure of Westmeath minor manager causes upheaval

* Athlone Town boost play-off hopes

* Athlone Town loanee Tollett signs for Serie A club Bologna

* Tyrrellspass now in survival battle as Moate march on

* Allen strike turns the tide as Athlone advance to last six