In this weeks westmeath independent

This week’s edition of the Westmeath Independent is currently on the shelves and is packed with 96 pages of top local news, photos, features and sports coverage.

Our stories include:

* Community shocked at sudden passing of popular 32-year-old

* Local councillor wants meeting with Pavee Point over 'Traveller incidents'

* Knockcroghery post office held up in daylight robbery

* Monksland woman delighted to be crowned Roscommon Rose

* Special feature: Brendan Shine looks back on over 50 colourful years in music

* Couple face charges over incidents in Athlone estate

* Shortlist revealed for upcoming Westmeath Style Awards

* Photo specials: Wedding of Cliona Rohan and Thomas Costelloe, Opening of Dean Kelly NS library, Hannah Carroll Share a Dream event, Feile Ceoil na Scoileanna Ath Luain 

* Roscommon manager says Division Two title would be 'massive bonus'

* Shane Curran column: Under-21s must learn from All Ireland semi final setback

* Conor McGregor's coach conducts Athlone training session

All this and much more can be found in this week’s paper, which is available in local outlets and can also be accessed in the ePaper format (for more on this option, click on ‘ePaper’ at the top of this page).