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:

* Councillors seek new legal view on blocking asylum seeker plan

* Plan for high-rise Athlone hotel gets the green light

* PHOTOS: Athlone Business Awards

* Burke on furore: 'I disagree with O'Leary over teachers'

* Cunniffe launches Dail bid, as O'Rourke eyes Seanad seat

* Tommy Tiernan to launch John Tiernan's book of short stories

* Major changes in local areas as election race underway

* Ballinteva NS 'delighted' by Tidy Towns schools award success

* Council urged to provide public toilets for cycleway bridge users

* Over €18,000 raised towards Athlone man's lifesaving surgery

* Fernhill launches annual Christmas shop

AND IN SPORTS:

* Padraig Pearses deliver historic win over Galway champions Corofin

* Athlone crowned Under 14 Division 6 champions

* Planning bid for new Athlone Boxing Club premises

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