In this week's Westmeath Independent

This week's Westmeath Independent is out now and features 88 pages of the best local news, sport, features and photo coverage. Stories include:

* Athlone Town FC in turmoil amid series of controversies

* South Ros boundary issue 'dead in the water'

* Feature interview with Olympian Joe Ward, who's calling for more support from his native Moate

* Residents' fears over plans to raise flood-risk road

* Two hospitalised after serious two-car crash

* Athlone's Jay is 'loving' his Eurovision experience

* Local man spins the wheel on RTE's Winning Streak

* PHOTO SPECIALS: Communions in Moate and Summerhill, St Peter's, Ardkeenan & Cornafulla confirmations

* Two Grand National winners set for Kilbeggan Races

* Columnist Shane Curran on the victory of his Padraig Pearses side in St Brigid's

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).