In this weeks 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:

* Longford resident charged with Athlone man's murder

* Rosemount's Alan reflects on Operation Transformation journey

* Robbie Henshaw receives top honour at Westmeath Independent Sports Awards

* Coosan native with rare disease appeals for medical card

* Westmeath and Rossies return to League action

* Athlone resident is a YouTube sensation

* PHOTO SPECIAL: Athletics aces thrill crowds in AIT

* Moate's Sammon brothers flying high on UK wrestling scene

* Local Garda station revamp won't start this year

* Bus route from Athlone to Westport could face the axe

* Protest over lack of services for teen with special needs

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).