In this week's Westmeath Independent

Here's a quick look at what's inside this week's Westmeath Independent:

*Work to begin on massive Athlone housing project - despite local opposition

*The late Sean Connery - movie legend stayed in Athlone's Royal Hotel

*Athlone IT retains top-rank status in university guide

*Assumption Road residents to mark Jadotville siege

*Safety concerns highlighted in Ballinahown after recent accident

*Tragic couple's local photos to help raise funds for RNLI

*Over 16,000 Covid-19 tests carried out in Westmeath

*Big match preview on Westmeath's daunting Dublin challenge

*Athlone Town stun Shelbourne with 4-1 FAI Cup victory

*Connacht champions Roscommon face Mayo in knockout clash

*Westmeath ladies make impressive start to championship campaign

*TV highlights, cooking, mindfulness, gardening and puzzles in eight-page pull-out

*News from the Schools - Marist College, Athlone CC and Our Lady's Bower