In this week's Westmeath Independent

Here's a quick look at what's inside this week's Westmeath Independent:

*Local boxer recalls fights with gold medal hero Harrington

*Athlone ambulance cover 'a life or death' issue claims local politician

*Glasson woman on her Olympic experience as vet to Japanese showjumping team

*Fr Declan looks ahead to ‘new chapter’ as army chaplain

*'Lindsey's Lights' - Lecarrow woman remembered in Galway through fundraiser

*Talented Athlone teenager stars in upcoming Irish feature film

*Removal of Shannon pinch points to deal with flooding seems years away

*Athlone student takes on walk for Pieta House in memory of her late sister

*Roscommon U20s prepare for All-Ireland final - as minors lose out in Connacht decider

*Garrycastle and Athlone finish level as Westmeath club championships kick off

*Willow Park and Melville both claim final wins