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Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

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.Copyright Midlands 103 Musik
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  • Week 2 - Friday

    Week 2 - Friday
    Jan 16 2026
    Courtroom shock and drug-crime fallout — a Birr primary school teacher admits faking two births to fraudulently claim maternity leave and benefit, while the father of murdered four-year-old Tadhg Farrell awaits sentencing in a major heroin case that exposes the deep roots of drugs and organised crime in the Midlands. Safety, systems and public trust — experts warn faded road markings are causing learners to fail driving tests; the Government faces renewed scrutiny over unpaid Revenue liabilities by ministers; and housing starts plunge to their lowest level since 2016, reigniting fears over delivery and affordability. Health, childhood pressure and modern risks — Sonya Quinn weighs in on “duvet days” and children’s mental health; surgeons warn nearly half of e-scooter crash victims end up in ICU; AI-generated explicit images spark urgent political action; and the Friday Panel tackles everything from rising pint prices to climate anxiety and digital habits.
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    1 Std. und 57 Min.
  • Week 2 - Thursday

    Week 2 - Thursday
    Jan 15 2026
    Courts, controversy and free speech limits — Enoch Burke is released from Mountjoy Prison despite not purging his contempt, in a dramatic High Court ruling that sparks fresh legal wrangling, courtroom clashes and renewed focus on the long-running Wilson’s Hospital School case. Health, healing and human resilience — Portlaoise man Mark Condon shares his powerful 5½-stone weight-loss journey after Covid pressures, while psychotherapist Rory Hafford tackles jealousy, loneliness and emotional overload in Headaches and Heartaches. Global tension and local life — security analyst Declan Power explains why Denmark has boosted its military presence in Greenland amid escalating US pressure; Tolü Makay tops the Dancing with the Stars leaderboard; Guinness drinkers brace for higher prices; and communities rally around youth awards, dental-care warnings and the return of the Portlaoise Jazz Festival.
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    1 Std. und 53 Min.
  • Week 2 - Thursday

    Week 2 - Thursday
    Jan 14 2026
    Health, legacy and community determination — retired Portlaoise Hospital consultant Peter Naughton reflects on the hard-fought creation of Laois’ pioneering cancer support services in a new book, as the region edges closer to long-promised hospice care. Crime, grief and justice in focus — the father of murdered four-year-old Tadhg Farrell asks to be sentenced in a major drugs case as Gardaí continue investigating the deadly Edenderry petrol-bomb attack, keeping organised crime firmly in the spotlight. Community action, hope and connection — Tullamore Tidy Towns vows to name and shame litter offenders; Killeshin GAA’s Paul Brennan and Miriam O’Callaghan promote a Pieta fundraiser built on resilience and support; and grassroots groups from Edenderry to Offaly U3A showcase the power of local connection.
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    1 Std. und 54 Min.
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