In this week's Westmeath Independent

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

Our stories include:

* Athlone air ambulance in laser beam drama

* Man accused of sexually assaulting daughter

* X-Factor star's Athlone visit

* Photos and reaction from Moate's Leinster Fleadh

* Shake-up at the Friary in Athlone

* 'It was like Italia 90 all over again' says 'Home to Rome' cyclist

* Wedding Bells: Elaine Geoghegan & Niall Duffy; Gerry Egan & Rosemary Dunning

* Athlone footballer recalls playing against World Cup winner

* Could Rio and Ronaldinho feature for QPR against Athlone?

* Rossies defeat Cavan to set up Armagh clash

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).