Laois voices and lung cancer awareness — Samantha Vaughan shares her story at Leinster House as Ireland launches its first White Ribbon campaign to widen understanding of lung cancer beyond smoking stigma.
Rents, remembrance and resilience — economist Ronan Lyons breaks down the Daft.ie report showing rent costs up a third since the pandemic, while tributes pour in for Portarlington Garda hero Jim Cannon.
Community and culture — Tony Lyons brings Mullingar memories to life in Cabbage Street, Laois approves a record €132 million budget for 2026, and I’m A Celeb reveals its jungle lineup.
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Week 46 - Tuesday
Farewell to Michael D Higgins — historian Ida Milne reflects on the activism, achievements and controversies of Ireland’s ninth president as his 14-year tenure comes to an end.
Politics, protection and prevention — Joe Flaherty on Fianna Fáil’s review turmoil, IT expert Cian Prendergast warns of AI scam tactics targeting retirees, and Westmeath’s Luke Loughlin shares his recovery story with powerful honesty.
Creativity and community — Moate filmmaker Adam Mura unveils his dark comedy Midlands Mayhem, the region’s hospitality stars are honoured, and Laois celebrates wellbeing with Anna May McHugh.
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Week 46 - Monday
Street brawl shocker in Athlone — three neighbours face violent disorder charges after a fight involving a sledgehammer, hurley and steel bar erupts in a housing estate.
Money matters and rising loans — Tullamore Credit Union CEO Paul Shaw on record-high personal lending for cars, home improvements and green upgrades, plus Dermot Goode warns consumers to review costly health insurance plans.
Justice, science and community — Athlone councillor Paul Hogan hails a landmark IPAS court ruling, Midlands Science preps for Discovery Day, and local franchise owners demand fairness in the Fastway fallout.
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Week 45 - Friday
Justice long delayed — a Westmeath family finally secures a hospital apology 16 years after a missed cervical cancer diagnosis, while Mountrath’s Sarah Drennan reacts to an increased sentence for her brother Joe’s killer.
Health, safety, and change — new RSA rules target serial learner-permit holders, the Irish Cancer Society calls for dignity and better facilities for men facing incontinence, and Turn2Me offers stress-busting advice for National Stress Awareness Week.
Friday reflection and debate — Carol Nolan calls for tougher e-scooter laws, Lough Boora’s Santa Dash gets festive runners moving, and the Friday Panel tackles everything from worker rights to the politics of politeness.
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Week 45 - Thursday
EPA report under fire — Longford–Westmeath Senator Joe Flaherty says the Environmental Protection Agency’s new peat extraction report is “riddled with errors” and damaging local confidence.
Faith, housing and community care — Fr Paddy Byrne on the struggle to support Ireland’s ageing priests, while Cllrs Caroline Dwane Stanley and Mick Dollard call for better housing options and motorhome facilities for the Midlands.
Tax, therapy and refunds — IFAC’s James Farrell explains why over 300,000 PAYE workers could be due tax back before Christmas, and psychotherapist Rory Hafford talks heartaches, headaches and healing.
“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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