Don't hold your breath for relaxed restrictions in April but local Ministers are asking for one change, we find out what that is, how small gestures bring huge joy to an Athlone girl and you meet the 97 year old whos exercise routine would put men half his age to shame.

Country Life - Wednesday 10th March by Midlands 103

Why did a Minister need to visit 9 Counties to publicise Government grants during a lockdown? Why Midlands Minister Pippa Hackett may have to avoid a no confidence motion in the Dáil and Edenderry gets high tech with a bin that tells you when to empty it!

Females make up 46% of the workforce but 70% are still in part-time or temporary roles

That's according to Andrea Scally of AllPro Recruitment who joined Ronan to discuss key points in history with regard to women in the workplace and explain how women's jobs are most at risk due to the pandemic.

A milestone of 1,000 female apprentices nationally was reached recently but more must be done.

Sandra Doyle of LOETB discusses the steady rise in female apprentices since 2016 and how the apprenticeship program provides a pathway into all major industry sectors such is the choice of courses available.

Hear also from Ailbhe Lacey from Laois who recently qualified as a plumber

A Kiltoom woman goes to jail for stealing from her company's social club, hear the story of a young solider, Dean O’Farrell remained brave till the end after he was was diagnosed with metastatic terminal oesophageal cancer and when will life change after you get your vaccine what will you be able to do?

Chatters and Matters - Episode 19 Sunday 7th March by Midlands 103

The Friday Feeling - 5th March by Midlands 103

Local Fianna Fáil members discuss a grassroots revolt against party leader Micheál Martin after a Cumann in Meath called for him to step down.

Midlands Cumann members have their say.

Offaly Social Democrats Councillor Clare Claffey talks about the personal online abuse she recently suffered.

As always, Liam says it like it is!..and doesn't hold back.

Midlands Today with Ellen Butler on International Women's Day with special guests Louise Phelan, former PayPal VP, musician Tolu McKay, neurosurgeon Catherine Moran and rugby star Alison Miller.