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:

* Councillors unite over Cornafulla wind farm

* Six major marathons: Dunne and dusted

* St Patrick's Day Parades picture special

* Preferred route of Ballykeeran bypass due to be unveiled

* Moate woman’s shock at TikTok videos of stolen family cars

* Defence Forces member rescues four teens from Monksland forest

* Green light for extension at Shamrock Lodge Hotel

* Boxer ‘on a high’ after hugely successful trip Down Under

* Redeveloped Clonmacnoise visitor centre to open in early 2027

* Further housing for Monksland as more land to be zoned

* New principal takes up role at Coosan school

* Garda appeal after van stolen from outside South Westmeath home

AND IN SPORT...

* Turlough O’Connor reflects on Prague goal as Ireland play-off looms

*Westmeath denied promotion by Wexford goal in dying seconds - report & reaction

* Marist College retain Connacht Schools Senior Cup

* Athlone Town women banish off field issues with home victory

*All-Ireland final heartache for Moate Community School

*Roscommon hurlers miss out on promotion as footballers suffer heavy defeat