Saturday Focus

Saturday Focus with Claire O'Brien 05/10/26

Saturday Focus with Claire O'Brien

Saturday Focus with Claire O'Brien

Saturday Focus with Sally-Ann Barrett

Last weekend on Saturday Focus with Zoe Ryan

Questioning who should we really be saving with, looking ahead to the return of a popular TV series and checking in on a race happening locally.

Coverage of the Tullamore Harriers Half Marathon, sponsored by Bord na Mona.

In light of the increase in the rate of return on State Savings products coming into effect this week, Gerry Farrell, Managing Director at Castle View Financial Services, advises on which institution is the best to save with at the moment.

Midlands-based TV Reviewer Lynne Berry laments on season one and makes predictions for season two of The Traitors Ireland ahead of its much-anticipated return.

Saturday Focus with Zoe Ryan

In case you missed it, last weekend on Saturday Focus Zoe Ryan -

An exploration of the ongoing issue of dog fouling in the Midlands almost 20 years after on the spot fines were introduced. Caroline Clancy, Enviroment Awareness Officer at Offaly County Council outlines the measures being put in place by local authorities to alleviate the problem whilst local Vet Donal Lynch of Slieve Bloom Veterinary and Clinic highlights the health implications of not picking up after your dog.

We investigate the rise of the celebrant and decline of the church with Athlone-based Solemniser Mairead Fallon of Celebrant Moments.

Members of he newly established Bob's Bar Choir in Durrow, Laois, discuss the joy they have found in building a safe and inclusive space for people to express themselves.

Here's what you missed on Saturday Focus with Zoe Ryan last weekend - embracing cashless travel, celebrating our local heritage and setting healthy boundaries when it comes to doing favours for friends and family.

Damien O'Neill, TFI Local Link Manager for Longford, Westmeath and Roscommon and Frances Byrne, General Manager of TFI Local Link Laois Offaly discuss the rollout of the necessary infrastructure to allow Local Link passengers to pay for fares via card and digital wallets on the back of Westmeath being added to the pilot scheme.

Midlands Artist Teresa Doyle talks about her latest community arts project, 'Visual Stories of Killeigh,' being showcased at the village's community centre next weekend as part of Heritage Week.

Inspired by an article titled, ‘How to avoid grandparent burnout,’ Mullingar-based Councillor Betty McLoughlan offers some advice on setting boundaries and being comfortable in saying no.

Saturday Focus with Sally-Ann Barrett