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Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

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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 Éireann.

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United States

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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 Éireann.

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English


Episodes
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Week 42 - Monday

10/16/2025
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.

Duration:02:04:15

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Week 43 - Wednesday

10/15/2025
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.

Duration:01:58:46

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Week 43 - Tuesday

10/14/2025
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.

Duration:01:59:51

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Week 43 - Monday

10/13/2025
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.

Duration:01:51:32

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Week 42 - Friday

10/10/2025
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.

Duration:02:02:15

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Week 42 - Thursday

10/9/2025
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.

Duration:02:02:53

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Week 41 - Wednesday

10/8/2025
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.

Duration:02:04:39

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Week 41 - Tuesday

10/7/2025
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.

Duration:02:03:30

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Week 41 - Monday

10/6/2025
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.

Duration:02:01:55

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Week 40 - Friday

10/3/2025
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.

Duration:02:01:24

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Week 40 - Thursday

10/2/2025
Offaly podcasters John Lee and Martin Nutty are in studio as their Irish Stew podcast celebrates global Irish stories, while Mullingar baker Una Leonard shares her recovery journey and new cookbook. Ireland braces for ex-Hurricane Humberto, with winds of up to 200 km/h forecast—Met Éireann set to issue top-level warnings. Eight Laois schools join the “Free to Be Kids” pact, urging parents to delay smartphones until secondary school to protect childhood experiences.

Duration:01:57:42

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Week 40 - Wednesday

10/1/2025
Enterprise Minister Peter Burke says Budget 2026 will likely include a hospitality VAT cut and boosted R&D tax credits, as Novo Nordisk confirms 115 job losses in Athlone. Survivor Hazel Behan has warned the Oireachtas that new laws still risk exposing rape victims’ private counselling notes in court, calling for stronger protections. Health insurance premiums are rising again, with some families facing hikes of up to €600 as VHI, Laya and Irish Life increase prices for the second time this year.

Duration:02:01:51

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Week 40 - Tuesday

9/30/2025
Tipperary County Council has refused permission for a Roscrea asylum centre expansion, after strong local opposition and planning concerns. The first presidential debate saw Gavin come out most assertive, Connolly confident, and Humphreys cautious, setting a low-drama tone for the campaign. HSE hospitals spent over €5.5m on debt collectors in the past decade, with Tullamore alone paying €342k to chase unpaid patient bills.

Duration:02:03:12

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Week 40 - Monday

9/29/2025
Government will establish an Office of Veterans’ Affairs by year-end to coordinate services and advocacy for Defence Forces veterans. Offaly has jumped from one of Ireland’s lowest to highest counties for breastfeeding rates, credited to grassroots support from Cuidiú Offaly. A High Court ruling has halted plans for a 1,000-person asylum centre in Lissywollen, forcing current residents to leave by November.

Duration:02:01:12

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Week 39 - Friday

9/26/2025
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

Duration:02:05:29

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Week 39 - Thursday

9/26/2025
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

Duration:02:06:06

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Week 39 - Wednesday

9/24/2025
David Hollywood brings the latest happenings from around the Midlands and further afield

Duration:01:56:02

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Week 39 - Tuesday

9/23/2025
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

Duration:02:04:48

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Week 39 - Monday

9/22/2025
The family of Imelda Keenan, missing since 1994, say they’re devastated Gardaí won’t upgrade her case to murder, despite 30 years without answers. Longford’s Connolly Barracks has secured €7m for redevelopment, sparking renewed anger in Mullingar over Westmeath Council’s handling of Columb Barracks. A new State-backed pilot will cull invasive American mink around Lough Ree to protect threatened ground-nesting birds like curlew and grouse.

Duration:02:03:19

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Week 38 - Friday

9/19/2025
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

Duration:01:58:56