“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 ...
James Gleeson and Richard Loughnane, founders of Roscrea Narcotics Anonymous, organized a "Sober Social Hike" to support addiction recovery and promote mental well-being.
EnergyCloud Ireland highlighted that €2.1 billion worth of renewable energy has been wasted, which could have helped households in energy poverty.
The Irish Kidney Association is launching a campaign for early detection and prevention of Chronic Kidney Disease, which affects 1 in 10 people in Ireland.
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Week 11 - Wednesday
a family run award-winning midlands-based business is to close its doors at the end of March, would you share your garden with someone else, the Westmeath motorsport official heading to Madrid for a prestigious FIA high perfomance programme, DIY with Brian Cloonan - and more!
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Week 11 - Tuesday
Households may face water charges for excessive usage, with allowances based on household size and medical needs.
The native Irish honey bee is at risk due to hybridization, prompting calls for legislation to ban non-native imports.
Autism diagnoses among schoolchildren have tripled in a decade, increasing demand for special education places.
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Week 11 - Monday
SIPTU members are protesting the proposed privatization of Ireland’s last publicly owned domestic waste collection service, citing risks to worker conditions, environmental standards, and state involvement in key industries.
After two tragic child fatalities, residents have launched a campaign to improve road safety in local estates, demanding traffic calming measures and better infrastructure to prevent further loss of life.
The government is reducing post-marking adjustments in 2025, which may disadvantage current students competing for college places against those with inflated grades from previous years.
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Week 10 - Friday
The Irish Road Haulage Association is pushing for express lanes at tolls to cut emissions and reduce fuel costs.
Thousands of people are missing out on water service compensation due to a lack of awareness and poor complaint handling.
Female representation in construction remains low due to gender stereotypes, lack of training, and inadequate workplace support.
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