Inside this week's Westmeath Independent

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Here's a look at some of the stories you'll find in this week's Westmeath Independent, which is out now:

* Joy as Ballinahown named as Ireland's Tidest Village

* Council awaits legal advice on blocking Lissywollen site work

* Local soldiers prepare for Lebanon

* State to buy Lough Ree island to protect breeding waders

* Carraig Donn Athlone named Fashion Store of the Year

* Council draw up design for 'eyesore' town site

* Moate's James Gillivan: "Dad got me through"

* Athlone poised to be 'the leading inland urban centre' of Ireland

* "Few seats left" in local church during visit of Relics of St Bernadette

* Photos: Graduates urged to use their values in a changing world

* Drug awareness event in Athlone on Tuesday next

AND IN SPORT:

* Garrycastle progress to next round of Leinster Intermediate Football Championship

* Castletown-Geoghegan win 15th Westmeath senior hurling title

* McGuigan praises 'great' Joe Ward as Moate man spars world champion

* Athlone Town dominate Women's Premier Division awards shortlist

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