Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

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Midlands Today with Will Faulkner episodes

  • Week 30 - Wednesday
    A woman from Rathowen has called out Dublin hospitals for refusing complex referrals from Mullingar, after her elderly father had to seek care through A&E.
    National charity Turn2Me says lockdown’s mental health toll is still unfolding, urging long-term investment in supports in the next budget.
    Laois native Dylan Feane is among thousands of Irish thriving in Vancouver, where community, career and culture are helping expats settle and succeed.
    2 hr 3 min
  • Week 30 - Tuesday
    Athlone scientist Dr Neil Rowan has been appointed to a UN panel on nuclear war, part of Ireland’s role in assessing global fallout risks.
    Tens of thousands of children are missing dental screenings due to a severe HSE dentist shortage, with some waiting until secondary school for first checks.
    The Government faces fresh criticism for delays in fixing legal issues around Athlone’s IPAS centre, with a High Court judge warning progress is stalled.
    2 hr 9 min
  • Week 30 - Monday
    Concerns over the Defamation Bill are mounting, with retailers, media and civil rights groups warning it fails to curb legal threats and protect free speech.
    An oil spill in Portlaoise’s Kilminchy Lake has harmed wildlife and prompted cleanup efforts, with locals calling for better prevention and accountability.
    A Laois player has scooped €1 million in the Daily Million draw—marking the fifth top prize win in 2025 and sparking a hunt for the lucky ticket-holder.
    1 hr 57 min
  • Week 29 - Friday
    A Laois woman shared her battle with endometriosis in the Dáil spotlight, as Sinn Féin slammed the lack of proper care and long delays in diagnosis.
    A Durrow man is raffling his €800k home for €6 a ticket, hoping to give a young family a dream house while raising funds to downsize.
    Bail has been granted to two teenagers after a “slammer” gun was fired at a Mullingar home during an alleged feud, sparking major safety concerns.
    2 hr 4 min
  • Week 29 - Thursday
    MEP Ciarán Mullooly says slashing CAP payments and phasing out supports for older farmers is “crazy” and will devastate Irish agriculture.
    Six more female paramedics have come forward with bullying and harassment claims, saying a toxic culture persists in the National Ambulance Service.
    Fundraising has topped €195,000 for a new outdoor pool in Banagher, with community events and EU support helping drive the €850,000 project forward.
    1 hr 49 min
  • Week 29 - Wednesday
    TD Brian Stanley says nursing homes in Laois need more frequent HIQA inspections, after gaps of up to 15 months were recorded at two Emeis-run facilities.
    The Grogan family may challenge the legality of a marriage that took place one day before Offaly farmer Joe Grogan died, amid concerns over inheritance and medical care.
    Irish farmers fear major EU policy changes could strip agriculture of its dedicated CAP funding, worsening pressures already felt from US tariffs.
    1 hr 57 min
  • Week 29 - Tuesday
    The Irish Pharmacy Union says pharmacists should be allowed to prescribe for minor illnesses, as GP wait times rise and 90% of the public back the move.
    A former League of Ireland player from Kildare is leading a 260km charity cycle after surviving a heart attack at 46, urging people to prioritise cardiac checks.
    A new report reveals over 2,100 pubs have closed since 2005, with rural areas hit hardest and the drinks industry calling for a 10% excise cut in Budget 2026.
    1 hr 53 min
  • Week 29 - Monday
    Power delays in Portlaoise have left 80 families unable to move into new homes, exposing wider grid capacity issues across half the country’s substations.
    Offaly County Council has launched its Climate Action Plan and designated Tullamore as a Decarbonising Zone, aiming for a 51% emissions cut by 2030.
    Athlone’s Diarmuid Morrissey has summited Denali—his sixth of the Seven Summits—bringing him one step closer to completing the world’s tallest peaks.
    1 hr 46 min
  • Week 28 - Friday
    Tributes are pouring in for Paul Loonam, a respected boxing coach and referee, following his death in a workplace accident near Tullamore.
    A Laois councillor says €40k is being redirected to tackle a rat-infested alley in Portlaoise, as the council cracks down on illegal dumping.
    Families say Portiuncula Hospital’s maternity service may no longer be viable, after reviews revealed major clinical and governance failings.
    1 hr 56 min
  • Week 28 - Thursday
    Tusla handled nearly 10,000 child protection referrals in the Midlands last year, as its annual report marks a decade of rising demand, reform and staff growth.
    Experts recommend transferring high-risk pregnancies from Portiuncula Hospital after critical reviews highlighted serious safety and staffing issues.
    Delays to electricity connections have left 80 Portlaoise families locked out of new homes, fuelling anger over infrastructure planning failures.
    2 hr 3 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…