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:

* The Glasson Lakehouse hotel hopes to reopen this week

* Marist housing work starts

* Rebecca's Tralee reflections

* Plans for active travel changes to two major local routes revealed

* TR Dallas recalls his 1970s meeting with "down-to-earth" Dolly Parton

* Pride of Place judges hear of ‘life-changing’ Esker House work

* Major solar park planned for Drum area

* Athlone's Sam takes part in new series of The Traitors Ireland

* Coláiste Chiaráin graduation photos

* Housing plan at Abbey Road scaled back

* The Fatted Calf thanks locals as business opens in Glasson

* Academic shared story of fascinating Rosemount treasure at Viking event in Oslo

* Local Chamber launches 2026 Athlone Business Awards

* Shannonbridge emergency power facility yet to feed grid

* A DAY IN THE LIFE: From gourd to scrub in Tang

AND IN SPORT:

* Departure of minor manager causes upheaval in Westmeath GAA

* Athlone Town boost play-off hopes as women win again

* Comprehensive coverage of the Westmeath club championships

* Moate and Athlone advance to knockout stages as Garrycastle stay in contention

* Ballymore and Rosemount among winners in intermediate championship

* CCFL new season preview

*Athlone Golf Club presentation photos

*Buccaneers make winning start to new season