In this week's Westmeath Independent

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

*Campaign launched to help Mount Temple man on heart transplant list

*Over €50,000 raised to bring Athlone man home after tragic death

*Athlone pub gutted by fire last year to be rebuilt

*Local TDs speak out over threats and abuse

*Council refuses permission for pay-to-use waste compactor

*An epoch-marking scene: when British forces departed Athlone

*Monksland teenager publishes second poetry book

*Historic Athlone property now on the market

*Carty back in Ireland fold after helping Connacht sink Scarlets

*Athlone Town no match for title favourites in league opener

*Rampant Buccaneers inflict heavy defeat on Dolphin

*Improved Westmeath ladies make Donegal work hard for victory

*TV highlights, fashion, books, gardening, puzzles and lots more