In this week's Westmeath Independent

This week's Westmeath Independent is now on the shelves and features 80 pages of the best local news, sports, features and photography coverage.

Our stories include: 

* Deal struck for 560 new Athlone homes and associated link road

* Outpouring of sadness following fatal accident in Tubberclair

* Irish Water bins compulsory purchase plan for Lough Ree water supply

* Double honour for Athlone parade's Junior Marshal Daniel Berry (16)

* Council seeks more detail on cinema revamp proposals 

* Local man's new crowdfunding appeal for cannabis treatment costs

* Community welcomes new debfibrillator at Moate Men's Shed

* TD claims woman was refused abortion in Ballinasloe

* Chicago of the 'Roaring Twenties' to be recreated on Athlone stage

* A special feature on the thriving community spirit in Rosemount 

* PHOTO SPECIALS: Confirmation at Ballymore Church and the St Hilda's and Rehab Care 'One Love' show. 

* Athlone Town get new season off to winning start 

* Athlone Community College girls soccer team bidding for national cup final success in Sligo 

* Jack Carty dedicates first Ireland cap to his late cousin Brian

All this and more is in this week's paper, which is out now. A digital copy can be purchased through the 'ePaper' link towards the top of this page.