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:

* Horror attack on firefighters

* Funding boost for Ballinahown greenway plan

* Work continues to complete council purchase of Friary

* Local man hands over €83k to Motor Neurone Disease charity

* Athlone Park and Ride facility study sought

* New Aldi supermarket opens in Moate

* Huge crowds mourn passing of Athlone GAA stalwart Amby Fogarty

* Marathon challenge raises over €25k for Join Our Boys

* Plan for "intimate" wine bar at former butchers

* New booklet charts Athlone's rich musical history

PLUS Photographs from Halloween at Dún Na Sí Heritage Park Moate AND Shrek The Musical at Moate Community School

AND IN SPORT

* Westmeath ace Ronan Wallace honoured with All-Star

* Athlone's Francis Derwin claims further honours

* Moate's Leinster final bid crushed by Clonee goals

* The late Amby Fogarty - a tribute from Athlone GAA

* Thrilling win on the road for youthful Buccaneers outfit

* Athlone GAA movie awards set to deliver Hollywood glamour

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