Midlands Today with Will Faulkner
“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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Episodes
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Week 4 - Tuesday
Tuesday, 21 January 2025
Research by Eir reveals Irish children get their first phones at age nine; Donald Trump withdrew the US from the Paris Climate Accords shortly after his inauguration; and Laois GAA star Zach Tuohy joins Australia’s 'I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here.'
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Week 4 - Monday
Monday, 20 January 2025
A priest's call for nationwide funeral eulogy guidelines was rejected, petrol and diesel prices rose for a third straight month, and a Gaza ceasefire saw 90 Palestinian prisoners exchanged for three Israeli hostages.
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Week 3 - Friday
Friday, 17 January 2025
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael form a government with nine Independents, experts redefine obesity into two types, and a Westmeath councillor urges faster CCTV rollout to fight illegal dumping.
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Week 3 - Thursday
Thursday, 16 January 2025
Midlands Today with Ronan Berry
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Week 3 - Wednesday
Wednesday, 15 January 2025
A Laois man is banned from driving due to a medical condition, calls grow to cut insurance premiums after claim reductions, and two Independent TDs join a Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael coalition Cabinet.
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Week 3 - Tuesday
Tuesday, 14 January 2025
Irish charity shops see an influx of unworn Shein clothes, a Kiltoom man in LA evacuates due to "hellish" conditions, and experts preview the Green Home & Energy Show.
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Week 3 - Monday
Monday, 13 January 2025
SIPTU members may strike to protect public waste services, home-heating oil prices stay steady despite demand, and pressure builds to form a government before next week's Dáil meeting.
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Week 2 - Friday
Friday, 10 January 2025
The Shannon pipeline could cost €10 billion, today marks three years since Ashling Murphy's murder, and women are still paying for HRT despite promises of free access.
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Week 2 - Thursday
Thursday, 9 January 2025
A man accused of killing his mother remains in custody, Ryanair seeks €15,000 over a flight disruption, and the Government faces criticism as sick leave plans stall amid rising flu cases.
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Week 2 - Wednesday
Wednesday, 8 January 2025
Laois IFA is assisting Laois HSE and County Council with clearing and salting primary care centers; all county schools are closed today; and Paralympic swimmer Nicole Turner announces her retirement, ending a remarkable career.
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Week 2 - Tuesday
Tuesday, 7 January 2025
The INMO criticizes the HSE over hospital overcrowding, a Laois principal plans a Dáil protest against a family's deportation, and Met Éireann issues Status Orange ice warnings for 25 counties.
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Week 2 - Monday
Monday, 6 January 2025
Milltownpass Scouts recovered a 2000 time capsule, a man was charged with his mother's murder in Roscommon, and Barry Cowen welcomed a €1 billion data centre investment in Westmeath.
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Week 1 - Friday
Friday, 3 January 2025
A Westmeath woman, remembered for her kindness and community spirit, has died under investigation for murder, while Turn2Me encourages "Dry January" participation, and rising European gas prices spark fears of higher utility bills in Ireland.
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Week 1 - Thursday
Thursday, 2 January 2025
Old Moore's Almanac turns 261 in 2025, house prices rose 9% last year to over €332,000, and a cold snap is set to hit Ireland soon.
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End of Year 2024 - Part 3
Friday, 27 December 2024
A look back at some of the highlights of 2024.
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End of Year 2024 - Part 2
Friday, 27 December 2024
A look back at some of the highlights of 2024.
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End Of Year 2024 - Part 1
Friday, 27 December 2024
A look back at some of the highlights of 2024.
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Week 52 - Tuesday
Tuesday, 24 December 2024
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner and Santa on Christmas Eve
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Week 52 - Monday
Monday, 23 December 2024
Enoch Burke has been released from prison despite ongoing contempt, Meals on Wheels warns of service gaps affecting the vulnerable, and Denise and Syl Sexton introduce baby Noah.
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Week 51 - Friday
Friday, 20 December 2024
Aidan Barry sits in for Will Faulkner and discusses workers downing tools at an asylum seeker centre in Westmeath, violent assault in Athlone - and the Friday panel join him to discuss the big stories of the week
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Week 51 - Thursday
Thursday, 19 December 2024
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner
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Week 51 - Wednesday
Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner
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Week 51 - Tuesday
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner LIVE from Insomnia Coffee in Athlone
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Week 51 - Monday
Monday, 16 December 2024
The ongoing freight logjam in Holyhead, could Offaly have 3 independent TDs supporting the next government?, the Mullingar actor who spent 15 years in London ahead of his big break and our Monday sports review.
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Week 50 - Friday
Friday, 13 December 2024
Week 50 - Friday
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Week 50 - Thursday
Thursday, 12 December 2024
IRHA urges Taoiseach to take over Transport Department; Vision Ireland wins High Court case on charity shop rates; Offaly couple thrive with exotic mushrooms post-Brexit.
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Week 50 - Wednesday
Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Athlone anti-racism group condemns Lissywollen events; GAA addresses Revenue risk review; coffee prices may rise as arabica hits record highs.
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Week 50 - Tuesday
Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner
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Week 50 - Monday
Monday, 9 December 2024
Micheál Martin and Simon Harris will meet for coalition talks, Storm Darragh may delay power for a week, and an Offaly family faces a €5,500 loss after a Tullamore business closure.
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Week 49 - Friday
Friday, 6 December 2024
Storm Darragh is set to bring destructive winds tonight, NASA delays Moon missions again, and Tullamore's Molly Minh O'Brien stars on The Late Late Toy Show this Friday.