Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

Peadar Tóibín challenges London and Dublin — The Aontú leader calls for equal treatment in the Troubles legacy process and slams government spending on overseas recruitment with “no results.”

Laois voices lead the way — from Elaine Mullally’s “Spoil the Vote” movement to the Leaves Festival’s celebration of Irish storytelling, music and local creativity in full swing this week.

Education and agriculture under pressure — INTO warns of a national substitution crisis in classrooms, while TD Brian Stanley says Laois tillage farmers deserve fairer supports and recognition.

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Psoriasis awareness takes centre stage — Offaly broadcaster and advocate Zoe Ryan calls for a national rethink on care for psoriasis patients, stressing the wider health risks beyond the skin.

Jobs blow for Portarlington — workers at Fastway Couriers’ customer care centre face sudden layoffs after the firm goes into receivership, with hundreds of Midlands jobs in jeopardy.

Global outlook, local impact — from Hector’s Down Under adventures to Barry Cowen’s trade talks in India and Croí’s heart-health partnership with Medtronic, it’s a mix of travel, trade, and community care.

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Ambulance delays spark outrage — Laois TD Brian Stanley slams “dynamic deployment” as patients face life-threatening waits, while Taoiseach Micheál Martin defends reforms but pledges review.

Strikes, floods, and resilience — Tullamore’s Carroll’s Cuisine workers vote for industrial action, while Shannon Callows residents brace for 2009-level floods and call for better coordination.

Stories of support and change — Turn2Me triples free counselling in the wake of Dublin riots, Offaly artefacts star in the National Museum’s new “Changing Ireland” galleries, and women remain sidelined in farm succession.

Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

Prince Andrew renounces royal titles as renewed scrutiny over his Epstein ties reignites public backlash — Communications expert Terry Prone shares her insights and reflects on her new political memoir I’m Glad You Asked Me That.

Students walk out nationwide, with the TUS Students’ Union leading protests demanding parity and funding fairness across Ireland’s Technological Universities.

Citywest unrest sparks political fallout, after violent protests and a Garda van fire lead to widespread condemnation — plus, new initiatives supporting girls in STEM and adults living with ADHD.

Fine Gael has intensified attacks on presidential frontrunner Catherine Connolly, accusing her of “hypocrisy” over her past legal work for banks, as both candidates prepare for the final TV debate.

Financial expert Shane Tobin says the global gold rush could continue into 2026, with record prices driven by investor fear, weak currencies, and central bank buying.

Abbeyleix Tidy Towns has won international acclaim in Canada, taking home a Silver Award and Outstanding Achievement for community involvement and sustainability.

Heavy rain has caused sewage flooding in Tullamore, with Councillor Shane Murray demanding urgent works after “a sea of waste” flowed through Callary Street and Convent View.

New legislation dubbed Jennie’s Law will allow the public naming of domestic violence offenders with victim consent, in memory of murder victim Jennifer Poole.

A public row has erupted between Met Éireann’s Evelyn Cusack and Offaly forecaster Cathal Nolan over unofficial weather warnings issued by Ireland’s Weather Channel.