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The Westmeath Independent is a local newspaper serving County Westmeath, Ireland. It is based in the town of Athlone. Publication is weekly on Wednesdays. It is owned by Celtic Media Group.

Circulation as of 2012 was 7726. [1]

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References

  1. "MediaLive - Regional Press - Westmeath Independent". www.medialive.ie. Retrieved 9 May 2021.