In this week's Westmeath Independent

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

*Hogan takes council seat as Boxer hits out

*Athlone bike hire scheme could commence in April

*Air of cautious optimism in local hospitality sector

*Locals travel to Switzerland for first screening of 'Ann's Pub'

*Bogs of Ballydangan inspire award-winning ceramic artist

*Former Marist College principal Br Gerard fondly remembered

*Plans for multi-million student campus lodged

*Padraig Pearses prepare for All-Ireland semi-final showdown

*Moate CS ladies win Leinster title in exciting final

*Buccaneers battle back to earn a draw

*Photos from Tubberclair walk in memory of Ashling Murphy