Published: Wed 6 Feb 2019, 12:22 PM

Last updated: Wed 6 Feb 2019, 12:27 PM

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Wednesday is Westmeath Independent day!!

Published: Wed 6 Feb 2019, 12:22 PM

Last updated: Wed 6 Feb 2019, 12:27 PM

Wednesday is Westmeath Independent day! Here's a flavour of what's in this week's Westmeath Independent print edition, out now!!

- Nurses strike begins to impact local services.

- Al fresco dining bill for local businesses.

- Brexit shows folly of Athlone Army downgrade.

- Massive suport for Ruairí's swim challenge fundraiser.

- Tiernan set to be parade Grand Marshal.

- Local shop set for TV appearance.

- Butterfly Garden opened in Moate.

- Luke Kelly's local links examined.

- Pictures from the recent Garda Elder Persons Party.

- Introducing the new manager of the Dean Crowe Theatre, Killian Collins.

Published: Wed 6 Feb 2019, 12:22 PM

Last updated: Wed 6 Feb 2019, 12:27 PM

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