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:

* Councillors launch bid to block asylum seeker project

* New local bog cycleway plan

* 'Last chance' for controversial Athlone traffic lights

* Fushinagh flood relief scheme unlikely before next Spring

* Moate man to run four marathons in four days in memory of his father

* Local soliders reminisce over viral clip of Lebanese man with Athlone accent

* Planning board gives go ahead for 169 housing units in Cornamaddy

* Council urged to be 'more vigilant' as lack of dumping persecutions

* Watchdog lists Lissywollen housing plan among delayed

* Athlone musician Liadh releases second single

* Ciara Lawless set to release new single

* Taughmaconnell author releases book on Gaelic lordship in the Midlands

* Moate makes an impact with Bothar in Kosovo

AND IN SPORT:

*Women's FAI Cup final preview: interviews with Ciarán Kilduff and Kellie Brennan

*Roscommon SFC final preview including interviews with Emmet Kelly and Niall Daly

*Tubberclair crowned Westmeath minor football champions: report, reaction & photos

*Athlone teenager plays for Ireland in water polo tournament in England

*Athlone Town men clinch play-off place with win over league champions