Inside this week's Westmeath Independent
Here's a look at some of the stories you'll find in this week's Westmeath Independent, which is out now:
* Athlone restaurateurs call for reinstatement of 9% VAT rate
* Athlone man's encounter with rock star Dave Grohl goes viral
* Sub Aqua club rescues missing dog from lake
* Athlone's Leah Egan to make short film in her home town
* Memorial Castle to Castle Swim this weekend aims to raise €40,000 for Pieta
* Moate native represents Ireland in Miss Middle East pageant
* Athlone singer Lucy Fitzgerald releases first solo single
* Heart of Ireland Burlesque Festival returns for second year
* From Offaly to North Roscommon - Fr Tom Cox is on the move!
* Grand Marshal named for first ever Roscommon Pride march
* Lack of facilities limiting local impact from Paris Olympics
* Accommodation shortage sparks Students Union to issue Athlone rooms plea
* Athlone Chamber hosts talk about pension reforms
* Welcome for plans to exclude active farmland from land tax
* Local plans to turn 55 business premises into new homes
And in sport:
*Double joy for Athlone Town: women go top of table as men stun Waterford in FAI Cup
*Reports on Roscommon SFC wins for Clann na nGael, St Brigid's and Padraig Pearses
*Dublin Horse Show success for Athlone's Derwin
*Photos from Southern Gaels Cúl Camp
*Brilliant Brigid's show depleted Clann ladies no mercy