News
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TUS Athlone Students Voice Concerns Over Rising Fuel CostsIt comes as Finance Minister Simon Harris says the government is reviewing the numbers affected by high fuel costs.
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Revenue Seize Over €94k Of Contraband In Various OperationsSeizures were made in the Midlands, Dublin, Kilkenny and Rosslare Europort.
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Over €7.4 Million Announced For Housing Adaption Grants For MidlandsThe grants will improve homes for older people and disabled people in the region.
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Three Hour Commute Forced Midlands Woman To Leave Dublin Hospital JobDeirdre Gowran worked in Crumlin Children's Hospital.
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Westmeath Fundraising Committee Seek Volunteers For 24 Hour Walk'Relay for Life' is returning to Tyrellspass this September to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
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Snow Could Be On The Cards This Week Despite Longer EveningsDifferent parts of the country woke up to snow on Friday morning.
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First Laois Finalist In National Heritage AwardsThe Malt House is based in Stradbally.
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'Hocus Pocus… No More Focus' Driver Caught In Laois Hours Into Driving BanThe driver is due to appear before the courts.
Sport
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Willie Mullins Looks Ahead To Cheltenham 2026The annual festival kicks off tomorrow.
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NHL: Laois To Be Competing In Division 1B In 2027A win over Meath was enough to secure promotion back to the second division.
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Laois Claim Vital Win In National Camogie LeagueWestmeath were defeated by Kerry.
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President's Cup Success For Athlone TownDana Scheriff scored the games only goal.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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Tolü Makay And Katelyn Cummins Into Dancing With the Stars FinalThe midlands stars will be performing for victory this Sunday.
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Over €65K Funding For Midlands Agricultural ShowsThe shows are taking place in summer this year.
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Bressie Opens Up About Pregnancy Loss In New BookMullingar's Niall Breslin is sharing experience from a male perspective, in his new book The Place That Has Never Been Wounded.
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Maura Higgins Gifted Birkin By Traitors Co-StarShe made it to the final of the US TV show.
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WIN a school trip to Elevate Entertainment Centre, AthloneBuaigh ar Midlands 103 ☘️
We’re celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge on The Breakfast Show with Peter Dunne, with Tullamore Credit Union Ltd & Select Hotels & Experiences
How is your class marking the week? We’re looking for creative entries from classes across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
There’s plenty up for grabs:
• A school trip to Elevate Entertainment Centre, Athlone.
• And a surprise visit from Peter and the team 🎉
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Mother’s Day Magic Moments 💐We’re celebrating the wonderful mums of the Midlands with a special Mother’s Day giveaway on Midlands Today.
Nominate a mum who deserves a little extra appreciation and she could win a relaxing Mother’s Day experience at Abbey Blooms Botanical Gardens in Multyfarnham. The winner and a guest will enjoy a beautiful Afternoon Tea along with a Spring Wreath Workshop surrounded by nature.
Listen to Midlands Today with Will Faulkner from 9am–12pm this week to hear the winner revealed.
Click here to enter.
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WIN a two-night stay for two with breakfast, and dinner for one night, at the Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny for one lucky teacher.Buaigh ar Midlands 103 ☘️
We’re celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge on The Breakfast Show with Peter Dunne, with @tullamorecreditunionltd & @selectexperiencesirl
How is your class marking the week? We’re looking for creative entries from classes across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
There’s plenty up for grabs:
• A two-night stay for two with breakfast, and dinner for one night, at the Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny for one lucky teacher.
• And a surprise visit from Peter and the team 🎉
Tune in from 6.30–9am and get involved. Bígí linn! -
WIN Sunday Lunch/Dinner for 2 at Scanlon'sMother’s Day Treat Up For Grabs 🌸
This Friday on Drivetime, we’ve a lovely prize to help celebrate Mother’s Day.
Tune in between 3pm and 7pm for Free Food Friday with Roy Jennings and you could win Sunday lunch or dinner for two at Scanlon’s Bar & Restaurant.
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Midlands Today with Will FaulknerWeek 10 - Monday
From fuel crisis warnings and vandalism investigations to a campaign for Irish names with fadas — it’s all on today’s Midlands Today.
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