In this week's Westmeath Independent

This week's Westmeath Independent is out now and features 80 pages of the best local news, sport, features and photography.

Our stories include:

* Defence Forces pay plan falls "considerably short" 

* Tribunal's hearings on Athlone Garda whistleblower case postponed

* Shock following second South Roscommon farm death

* Center Parcs described as 'a game changer for the Midlands'

* Dysart student reaches final of Cadbury chocolate inventor contest

* The Orchard residents seek legal advice on social housing plan

* Roscommon councillors declare climate emergency

* Sadness at death of Athlone man Peter Finglass

* PHOTO SPECIALS: Dean Kelly NS awards day; The wedding of Shauna Whelan and John Nevin; Hodson Bay Hotel showcase; Christy Moore's concert in Radisson Blu Athlone

* Garrycastle easily defeat below-par Rosemount to retain league title

* Super 8s preview: Rossies bid to atone for last year in Tyrone rematch

* Triathlon fever hits Athlone as fans soak up the sunshine

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.