In this week's Westmeath Independent

This week's Westmeath Independent is now on the shelves and features the best local news, sport, features and photography coverage. 

Our stories include: 

* Council to crack down on advertising street boards

* Athlone-area politicians take to the skies for St Patrick's week celebrations

* Lowe cousins Grace and Scott are 'shoulder to shoulder' with Irish rugby stars

* Next year's Fleadh is coming to Westmeath

* Local outdoor fitness park to be first of its kind in Ireland

* Athlone medical devices firm develops the 'Ryanair of joint replacements'

* 'Fit Farmers' programme a real lifeline for Drum's Sean

* Claim that local estate is being turned into 'the Wild West'

* Possible move mooted for historic Baylin High Cross

* Athlone charity gig to honour 'Prodigy' singer

* An interview with Elizabeth White, manager of the National Learning Network in Athlone

* Brideswell's Niall helps Ireland U-20s clinch Six Nations title

* Westmeath hurlers reach top flight

* European success for Moate powerlifter

All this and more can be found in this week's edition, which is out now. A digital edition can be purchased through the ePaper link at the top of this page.