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 has a TD!" 'Boxer Moran's best election result fills Dail void for town

* Athlone councillors' High Court action gets underway

* Inside: General election round up

* Members to vote on major Athlone credit union merger

* Man charged with criminal damage at mosque

* Action Group outlines plans to "make Shannonbridge great again"

* Athlone man's new podcast seeks to demystify AI

* PHOTOS: Moate Business College Class of 2024

* Poll-topper Burke happy with South Westmeath vote

* Hogan believes Athlone 'could have had two TDs'

* Athlone native named as Westmeath artist award recipient

* Ballinasloe cancer centre seeks Athlone baord member

AND IN SPORT:

* Impressive Moate CS girls march into Leinster final

* Heartbreak for St John's as Fanad pounce for late winner

* Fr Dalton take on Southern Gaels in hurling final

* PHOTOS: Souther Gaels and Drumraney Camogie Blitz

* Photos and coverage of the Pearses v Coolera Strandhill