Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

Declan Power, Security and Defense Analyst from Mullingar, delves into the conditions of Trump's appeal for other countries to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz "open and safe."

A proud Irish night at the Oscars, St. Patricks day celebrations are in full swing and so is the RSA to make sure our roads are safe over the holiday, and Nicki Killeen, HSE Emerging Drug Trends Manager of drug awareness, teaches listeners and holiday enjoyers what to look out for and avoid over the celebrations.

Wedding registration backlog in Offaly — Bridge House Hotel duty manager Noel McCann says couples can no longer register marriages locally, with staff shortages forcing people to travel to other counties for appointments.

Housing charity warns on short-term lets — Threshold says over 8,600 homes are now being used for short-term holiday rentals nationwide, compared to just over 2,100 available for long-term rent.

Concerns over Pieta service changes in Athlone — CEO Stephanie Manahan responds after reports the Athlone Pieta centre will close as services move to a new outreach model.

Westmeath Lotto win revealed — The National Lottery confirms a €250,000 Lotto Plus 2 winning ticket was sold in Westmeath, with the lucky player urged to come forward and claim the prize.

Illegal peat extraction concerns raised — Climate correspondent Caroline O’Doherty examines how Ireland exported almost €40 million worth of peat last year despite no legal large-scale commercial extraction operating in the country.

Women’s health gap highlighted — Dr Sumi Dunne discusses new research showing many women feel unable to raise health concerns at work, often self-medicating or avoiding conversations about gender-specific health issues.

When is the best time to get married, and are smart meters as smart as they say? Meet young Midlands enterprise students as they discuss their new farming invention! And Mr. Fix it, all in today's episode of Midlands Today.

Fuel prices surge amid Middle East tensions — Fuels for Ireland CEO Kevin McPartlan outlines the sharp rise in heating oil, petrol and diesel prices as global energy markets react to escalating conflict.


Athlone man finally heading home from Dubai — Terry Carmody’s family share their relief as the 91-year-old boards a flight home after being stranded abroad due to cancelled flights.

Laois singer set for Times Square stage — Mountmellick folk artist Emer Dunne prepares to perform in New York for St Patrick’s Day celebrations, representing Ireland and the Midlands.