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:

Final approval for 10-storey Athlone hotel

'Boxer' plays down fears of cuts to local air ambulance service

Council agrees naming honour in recognition for late Mary O'Rourke

Local brothers celebrate 50th anniversary of life-saving transplant

Athlone siblings look to grow reach of their sustainable food business

Athlone's Dean Kelly NS to mark 100-year anniversary

Coosan Road 44-unit housing project refused permission

Hoarding goes up at site of new Aldi

New DVD explores a walking history of Moate

PLUS Full picture spread from both the Athlone & Moate St Patrick's Day parades

AND IN SPORT

Moate CS girls aim to secure the All-Ireland 'holy grail'

Cheltenham win for horse part-owned by Drumraney man

Penalty goal sets Peter's on the way to local derby win