News
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Laois Folk Singer To Perform In Times Square For St Patrick’s DayEmer Dunne will be the delegate for Laois County Council.
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Westmeath Councillors Seek Review Of School Bus RulesSeats are assigned by distance to the nearest school, regardless of enrollment.
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Offaly Man Appointed Head Of Sales For PenneysFintan Costello will take on the role in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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Hauliers Suspend Protest As Government Agrees To TalksA protest from hauliers was scheduled to take place today.
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Enoch Burke Challenges Prison Transfer As Unlawful In High CourtMr Burke was transferred to Castlerea Prison on March 1st.
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National Famine Way Roadshow Arrives In Westmeath TodayThe roadshow comes in advance of a nine day remembrance walk along the route in May.
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Gardai Investigating Stolen Cars In WestmeathThe incident happened this morning between 2 and 7 am in Moate.
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Sentencing Of €8.4m Cocaine Pilot Delayed After 'Breakdown' With Legal TeamMichal Luczak, 44, was due to appear for sentencing at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court.
Sport
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Cheltenham Day One: Lossiemouth Wins Champion HurdleUpdates here from the opening day of Cheltenham.
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Athlone Town Manager Turns Focus To Beginning Of League CampaignTown secured their first piece of silverware over the weekend.
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NHL: Westmeath Still In The Hunt For PromotionWestmeath need results to go their way this weekend.
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Portlaoise Panthers Hit Triple Digits In Division OnePanthers are now on the same amount of points as Moy Tolka Rovers and Titans BC.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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Laois Folk Singer To Perform In Times Square For St Patrick’s Day
Emer Dunne will be the delegate for Laois County Council.
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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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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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Podcasts
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Midlands Today with Will FaulknerWeek 10 - Tuesday
From soaring fuel prices and a stranded Athlone traveller to a Laois singer heading for the Times Square stage — it’s all on today’s Midlands Today.
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Midlands Today with Will Faulkner
Week 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.