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:

* Train horror: Irish Rail passengers endured “nightmare journey" on Athlone to Dublin train

* €30m extension planned for TUS Athlone nursing building

* N55 Glasson roadworks to cause pre-Christmas disruption

* Regeneration of unused local properties gets major boost

* Council considering proposals for O’Neill’s and Connaught Street

* Cultural museum proposed for Athlone’s westside

* Athlone woman donates win to Palestine cause

* Beatrice Galvin celebrates 90th birthday

* Athlone students recognised at Garda Youth Awards ceremony

* Athlone filming of Offaly writer’s movie underway

* National Women’s Enterprise Day: ‘Every day teaches you something new’

AND IN SPORT:

* Women's FAI Cup final preview: Athlone Town going for the double

*Interviews with Roisin Molloy and Madison Gibson

* Westmeath GAA chief slams violent scenes at club semi-finals

* Redemption for St Brigid’s as Clann ladies are dethroned

* Goldsmiths secure second county title in two years