Christmas crunch coming — Offaly budgeting blogger Caz Mooney breaks down why this could be Ireland’s most expensive Christmas yet, with festive costs climbing over 16% since last year.
Fitness, fossils and finds — personal trainers from Clara’s Unit Gym discuss the growing benefits of strength training at any age, while Gas Networks Ireland reveals medieval discoveries during pipeline works in Westmeath.
Community focus — from local leadership with Offaly Cathaoirleach John Leahy to this week’s latest in-home fixes with Mr. Fix It, the Midlands spirit stays strong.
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Week 45 - Tuesday
DJ Carey jailed for cancer fraud — the former Kilkenny hurler is sentenced to five and a half years for deceiving friends and supporters out of nearly €400,000 in one of Ireland’s most shocking scams.
Tax and transparency troubles — revelations that taxpayers will cover millions in underpaid taxes for ministers and civil servants spark anger, as John McCann of MCM Accounting breaks it down.
Housing, travel and insurance headlines — Kinnegad’s major housing project faces appeal delays, Eoghan Corry tackles the rise of “seat squatting” on flights, and homeowners are urged to check rebuild costs amid rising construction prices.
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Week 45 - Monday
Peadar Tóibín challenges London and Dublin — The Aontú leader calls for equal treatment in the Troubles legacy process and slams government spending on overseas recruitment with “no results.”
Laois voices lead the way — from Elaine Mullally’s “Spoil the Vote” movement to the Leaves Festival’s celebration of Irish storytelling, music and local creativity in full swing this week.
Education and agriculture under pressure — INTO warns of a national substitution crisis in classrooms, while TD Brian Stanley says Laois tillage farmers deserve fairer supports and recognition.
“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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