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:

* Huge rebuild of Athlone Traveller housing site

* Planning bid due early next year for permanent pipe for Funshinagh

* Blue Light award for Ballinahown native

* St Brigid's land sale process 'imminent'

* 'Baylin is rapidly becoming inaccessible'

* Plan for major link road in Monksland moves forward

* Two local school teams all set for STEM racing world finals

* Protest held outside Ballinahown meeting over local windfarm plans

* Mount Temple's Anne says: 'Women need to look after their bodies'

* Moate school staff member receives hospice honour

* Civic honour for local karate club

* Music, fireworks and tradition as Ballinasloe Horse Fair returns

AND IN SPORT

* Athlone women bidding for more FAI Cup glory

* Four Westmeath footballers nominated for All-Star awards

* Moate face daunting Downs test as Rosemount bid for final place

* Clann secure Roscommon SFC status after tense battle

* St Brigid's and Pearses advance to semi-finals of Roscommon SFC

* Athlone edge closer to play-offs with decisive win over Kerry

PLUS

Photographs from Athlone Athletics Club half marathon and 10km events on Sunday

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