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:

* Council says no to Monksland Lidl

* Football championship returns

* Athlone woman's remarkable PhD journey

* Athlone teen remembered as a ‘great lad’ and ‘role model’

* Southern Gaels resubmit plans for new home

* Planning bid still expected for key Athlone town centre site

* 'Different Minds, Same Heart': Moate couple's wedding inspires autism campaign

* Family celebration marks Catherine’s 103rd birthday

* Council blocks planning bid for Lecarrow glamping pod development

* DAY IN THE LIFE: The greenkeeper and the work behind every round of golf

* Excommunication "is unjust" says Athlone Latin Mass priest

* Athlone Mail Centre to receive new drug detection system

* Walker & Hunt to be stocked by two major US retailers

* Taxi driver calls for updated bye-laws for Athlone ranks

* Tributes paid to former Tubber and Rosemount parish priest

* Athlone show date planned on storyteller's River Shannon tour

AND IN SPORT:

* Big crowds as Race of the South returns to Walderstown

* Athlone in Champions League action today in Poland

* Roscommon’s second quarter lays platform for All-Ireland title

* Facile first win for new Athlone boss

* Date confirmed for cup meeting with Shamrock Rovers

* Castledaly athlete grateful for Euro championship experience

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