News
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Midlands MEP Demands Stronger Disability Access LawsCiaran Mullooly believes a dedicated EU Accessibility Agency is needed.
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Tullamore Lions Club Named All Ireland Club Of The YearThe Lions Club was honored last year for its 50 years of Service.
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€366k In Compensation Paid Last Year For Pothole Damage To MotoristsLaois County Council had among the lowest levels of compensation, with just over €5,000 paid out.
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Offaly Councillor Expresses Concern On 'Nearest School' Rule For Online AdmissionSinn Fein Councillor Aoife Masterson feels it will undermine schools in Tullamore selected for the pilot programme.
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High Court Hears Moving Enoch Burke To Castlerea Prison Was 'Lawful'Judgement on the matter has been reserved to next Wednesday.
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IFA Welcome Plan To Dredge Parts Of River Shannon In OffalyPlans have been approved by the local authority in Offaly.
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Regional Enforcement Authority To Prevent Illegal Peat Extraction Still Being FormedLocal Government Minister James Browne has not announced further progress on the plan.
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Dangers Of Black Ice Highlighted At Road Safety ConferenceIt comes ahead of a seasonal operation targeting drug and drink driving this weekend and St Patrick's Day,
Sport
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Westmeath County Council To Host Civic Reception For Athlone TownAthlone Town secured back to back league titles and the FAI Cup last season.
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Midlands Players Named In Ireland Squad For Showdown With ScotlandMichael Milne and Darragh Murray are named on the bench for Andy Farrell's side.
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Irish Athletics Legend Ronnie Delany Dies Aged 91He was a medal winner at the Melbourne Summer Games in 1956.
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Shane Lowry And Rory McIlroy In Action At Players ChampionshipThe pair tee off their opening rounds this evening.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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Laois Man Looking For Love On First Dates Ireland TonightBoth Cavan Dunne and Caoimhe Moore from Laois feature on tonight's episode.
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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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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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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 🎉
Tune in from 6.30–9am and get involved. Bígí linn! -
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 - Thursday
From a Westmeath Lotto win and illegal peat exports to the growing gender health gap — it’s all on today’s Midlands Today.
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The Best of Breakfast with Peter DunneEpisode 142
This week we recorded an ode to Lyons Tea in order to rival Kingfishr! One listener was left red faced on Between You Me and the Wall, Bad Dad Gags, Fantastic Facts, Celebrity gossip and David’s back!