Farmers fight back in Europe — Midlands-North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly takes on Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels, demanding real funding for rural Ireland and warning against EU “pigs in a poke.”
Justice and security — a young mother tells a Mullingar court she fears her violent husband will “come back and kill her,” and Gardaí probe Sinn Féin links in a far-right terror investigation.
Sport and spirit — Ireland stuns Portugal with Troy Parrott’s double, Mountmellick prepares for flood defences, and the Friday Panel debates AI scams, housing, and the year’s happiest sights.
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Week 46 - Thursday
Justice and awareness in focus — Ruth Lawrence found guilty of a double murder on Lough Sheelin, while Laois woman Samantha Vaughan shares her powerful story in Ireland’s first White Ribbon lung cancer campaign.
Farmers, flares and fairness — Westmeath’s Sean McNamara leads a protest against the Mercosur trade deal, and the Midlands Astronomy Club explains how solar storms are lighting Irish skies with the Northern Lights.
Community and connection — a new Laois support network empowers neurodivergent families, Offaly’s Teen Dating Violence seminar tackles youth safety, and local leaders push for progress across the region.
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Week 46 - Wednesday
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.
“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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