In this weeks westmeath independent

This week’s Westmeath Independent is now on the shelves and is packed with the best local news, sport, and photography coverage.

Our stories include:

* Witness says Athlone's Jimmy Devaney told him he killed Marie Greene

* Six pages of coverage from the Devaney murder trial in Dublin

* 'For sale' sign up at Golden Island Shopping Centre

* Gardai report decrease in home burglaries in Athlone

* TK Maxx to open local store in September

* Drumraney accident victim mourned

* PHOTO SPECIALS: Ladies' day at Kilbeggan Races, Fr Jimy Murray's Golden Jubilee in Rosemount, BBQ and opening of playground in Lecarrow

* Westmeath face Erne men for place in last eight of championship

* Columnist Shane Curran gives his views on the Ulster final, James McClean, Mayo's footballers, and Arsenal

* Moate boxer Joe Ward bounces back with dominant win in Bulgaria

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).