In this week's Westmeath Independent

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

Shock in Rosemount at local connection to Donegal tragedy

Sports Direct retail outlet plan for Athlone approved

Tributes paid after passing of Moate's Vera Hughes

Athlone man completes walk to Dublin 'to save' his mother

Local connections of man who rowed from New York to Galway

The late Mel O'Flynn's collection set for public auction

Tubberclair win Westmeath minor title and face replay in intermediate final

Local club lodges ambitious plans for new squash facility in Athlone

St Brigid's bow out as southern rule ends in Roscommon

Athlone Town claim first away win over Galway in 25 years

News from the Schools: Coláiste Chiaráin, Moate CS and Athlone CC

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