Inside this week's Westmeath Independent

Here's a glimpse at some of the main stories making the news this week.

ESB and Bord Na Mona crisis threatens 4,000 jobs in region 
Film on Athlone teens is premiered
Garrycastle march on in Leinster
Pearses eye Connacht final glory
€3m funding boost for Monksland hub plan
All Ireland title for local pharmacy
Athlone family help launch Make-A-Wish Christmas campaign
Latest from the Disclosures Tribunal hearing into Athlone Garda's complaint

All the pictures from the Pieta House gala ball.