In this week's Westmeath Independent

This week's bumper 88-page edition of the Westmeath Independent is out now and features the best local news, sport, features and photography. Also included this week is a FREE 64-page 'Your Ireland' tourism guide.

Our stories include:

* History makers: Moran and Heavin break new ground with Athlone election wins

* Legal proceedings over Athlone Town stadium are resolved

* Independents Day in South Roscommon as non-party candidates claim 4 of 6 seats

* Rumours of missing Westmeath votes "untrue"

* Athlone's Royal Visit: King and Queen of Sweden come to Ericsson campus

* Local woman reappointed as Ireland's Data Commissioner

* Athlone boy wins Leinster spelling bee championship

* LOCAL ELECTIONS 2019: Full coverage and reaction from the local elections in Athlone, Moate and South Roscommon 

* WESTMEATH STYLE AWARDS: All the winners and photos from this year's Style Awards in the Sheraton, Athlone

* PHOTOS: Cloonakilla NS and Summerhill NS communions; Communions in Moate, Confirmations at Coosan Church; Fun Run in Memory of Grainne O'Neill; Caulry GAA opens new pitch and walking track

* Monksland United find a bit extra to win first Combined Counties Cup

* Ultan Harney hails Rossies' "serious fight" as they overcome Mayo in Castlebar cauldron 

* Westmeath drawn against Déise men after tame exit from Leinster championship

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