Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

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Midlands Today with Will Faulkner episodes

  • Week 42 - Thursday
    Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke says sick children’s cases shouldn’t rely on political intervention, after a baby’s life-saving medication was initially refused on cost grounds.
    Mullingar’s Éist centre has opened a permanent base on Bishopsgate Street to expand trauma and consent education, as sexual assault offences rise 17% nationally.
    Half of Naval Service cadets are leaving before finishing training, prompting calls from Defence Forces representatives for fair pay and modernised conditions.
    2 hr 5 min
  • Week 42 - Wednesday
    Planning for the proposed Midlands Hospice in Tullamore has been delayed again, with Offaly County Council seeking clarification from the HSE on land ownership and EV parking spaces.
    Sport Ireland says it’s “deeply disappointed” after Olympic swimmer Shane Ryan joined the new Enhanced Games, which allows performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision.
    The EPA warns that Ireland’s water quality continues to decline, with nearly half of rivers, lakes, and estuaries now classed as unhealthy due to pollution and poor wastewater systems.
    1 hr 59 min
  • Week 42 - Tuesday
    Planning for the proposed Midlands Hospice in Tullamore has been delayed again, as Offaly County Council seeks clarification from the HSE on land ownership and parking issues.
    Sport Ireland says it is “deeply disappointed” after Olympic swimmer Shane Ryan joined the controversial Enhanced Games, which allows performance-enhancing drugs under supervision.
    EPA’s latest report shows Ireland’s rivers, lakes and estuaries continue to deteriorate, with only 52% in satisfactory condition—down from 54% in the previous assessment.
    2 hr
  • Week 42 - Monday
    Flood Risk From Proposed Offaly Windfarm, Human Trafficking, and inflation reaching highest in 18 months. All this plus more in today's Midlands Today Show.
    1 hr 52 min
  • Week 41 - Friday
    Survivors of the former Sean Ross Abbey Mother and Baby Home are holding a sleep-out protest to demand excavation of burial sites for over 1,000 babies.
    Uisce Éireann says major wastewater upgrades in Athlone are transforming environmental standards, though campaigners warn of ongoing river pollution risks.
    Carlow entertainer Richie Kavanagh has launched a new book celebrating 30 years since his hit Aon Focal Eile, sharing stories and lyrics from his long career.
    2 hr 3 min
  • Week 41 - Thursday
    Sinn Féin’s David Cullinane says ambulance wait times of over two hours are “unacceptable,” with new figures showing HSE targets missed in multiple regions.
    Former Defence Forces commander Ciarán Brennan discussed Trump’s Gaza ceasefire and Nobel Peace Prize nomination, calling it a symbolic but fragile breakthrough.
    Offaly designer Margaret Coyne has made her Paris Fashion Week debut, showcasing her ‘Loinnir Collection’ inspired by Irish craftsmanship and storytelling.
    2 hr 3 min
  • Week 41 - Wednesday
    Budget 2026 sparked mixed Midlands reaction, with business, childcare, and farming representatives weighing in on VAT cuts, tax reliefs, and cost pressures.
    The CCPC has issued a major safety alert for 114,000 Tucson heating pumps in Irish homes due to electrocution risk, urging immediate replacement.
    Jozef Puska’s wife has pleaded for a suspended sentence after admitting to withholding information during the investigation into Ashling Murphy’s murder.
    2 hr 5 min
  • Week 41 - Tuesday
    Westmeath teacher Lauren Jean Devine has left the classroom to launch an academic coaching platform, citing poor pay, contract insecurity and burnout among young teachers.
    Laois survivor Laura Farrell fronts the “Breast Cancer KNOW MORE” campaign, urging early detection as research shows only 25% of Irish women check their breasts regularly.
    Good Shepherd Centre CEO Noel Sherry will stage a 24-hour “Sleep-Out” to mark World Homeless Day, highlighting rising homelessness and government inaction.
    2 hr 4 min
  • Week 41 - Monday
    The National Ploughing Championships will return to Screggan, Tullamore in 2026, following record attendance and strong local support for this year’s event.
    Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin has withdrawn from the presidential race amid controversy over an unpaid rent dispute, reshaping the election contest.
    Athlone’s Maru da Costa O’Doherty has won Enable Ireland’s national sustainable fashion competition for her creative upcycled runway designs.
    2 hr 2 min
  • Week 40 - Friday
    Kinnegad is seeing major development, with a new library, playground, and 125-home estate approved—though residents raise concerns over traffic and childcare capacity.
    Tributes are being paid to writer and broadcaster Manchán Magan, who has died aged 55, remembered for his deep cultural work on Ireland’s language and land.
    Rehab Enterprises Portlaoise is hosting an open day to showcase employment opportunities for people with disabilities, highlighting Ireland’s poor record on disability inclusion.
    2 hr 2 min

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“When people in the midlands want to talk, they talk to Will Faulkner.” Enjoy a blend of local, national and international stories and features. Show sponsored by O'Briens Motor Group & Bus…