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:

* Go-ahead for St Mary's school extension

* Gardaí probe church assault in Athlone

* Ten years since Athlone man's on-field cardiac arrest

* Roscommon opts not to nominate Presidential candidate

* Council to publish plans for second Active Travel Scheme

* Rosemount man's memorable Shane Lowry enounter at Irish Open

* 'It pays to work' says Troy as he seeks housing criteria changes

* Athlone-based firm announces 9,000 job cuts worldwide

* Ballydangan nurse launches 'Fit Farmers' app at Ploughing

* ‘Burlesque is true art’ - Athlone festival wows audiences

* 80th anniversary of death of John Count McCormack

* Westmeath Independent Community & Sports Awards officially launched

* A feast of art and culture for everyone at Culture Night 2025

* “Full-circle moment” as ‘Ham Sandwiches and Discipline’ opens in Moate

AND IN SPORT:

*Athlone Town women hoping for European night to remember after reaching FAI Cup final

*Photos: Tubberclair GAA 50-40 celebration

*Moore United win derby clash against Skyvalley Rovers

*New Westmeath manager sets sights on Leinster title tilt

*Pádraig Pearses footballers advance but hurlers lose out in semi-final