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:

* 'Boxer' wants plan for third Athlone road bridge across River Shannon

*"Ballinhown earns gold at Entente Florale awards

*Back to School pictures

*Report outlines historic sexual abuse allegations at local schools

*Athlone mourns popular Garda

*Calls for council to transfer land to Athlone's Gaelscoil

*Westmeath property and rent hikes among highest nationwide

*Hogan calls for bed tax on refugee accommodation

*Drum and Clonown areas bid a fond farewell to Fr Michael

*Traffic 'at a standstill in Kilbeggan' claims local councillor

*Planning bid lodged for 42 new homes in Moate

*Westmeath 'goes green' as part of effort to end mental health stigma

And in sport:

*Athlone prepare to face The Downs in Westmeath SFC quarter-finals

*Tubberclair edge out Garrycastle to keep intermediate championship hopes alive

*Athlone Town suffer heavy league defeat as FAI Cup tie now looms

* Clann and Brigid's must meet again after U14 thriller ends level