Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

Tributes are being paid to legendary Irish singer and Banagher native Johnny McEvoy, who has died aged 81, with Mullingar musician Mick Foster reflecting on his life and musical legacy.
Talks aimed at averting another nationwide public sector strike are continuing, with workers preparing for rallies on Thursday as the Government insists further industrial action is unnecessary.
Plans for a housing development in Portlaoise have suffered a setback after An Coimisiún Pleanála rejected Laois County Council's application for a site purchased for €1.4 millio

Midlands Today LIVE from Milltownpass Community Centre

Tributes are being paid to legendary Irish singer and Banagher native Johnny McEvoy, who has died aged 81, with Mullingar musician Mick Foster reflecting on his life and musical legacy.
Concerns are being raised over road safety in Kilbeggan, with a local resident warning that speeding traffic and the lack of pedestrian crossings could lead to a serious accident.
Plans for a major housing development in Portlaoise have suffered a setback after An Coimisiún Pleanála rejected Laois County Council's application for a site purchased for €1.4 million.

Offaly-born EU official Séamus Boland is calling for a European housing emergency to be declared, warning that the worsening cost-of-living crisis could push millions more people into poverty.
Public sector unions face a crucial decision over an improved Government pay offer of up to 11%, with another nationwide strike planned for Thursday if an agreement cannot be reached.
Abbeyleix woman Emma Fogarty is preparing for the release of an HBO documentary exploring her life with the rare skin condition epidermolysis bullosa and her friendship with Hollywood actor Colin Farrell.

Offaly-born EU official Séamus Boland is calling for a European housing emergency to be declared, warning that the worsening cost-of-living crisis could push millions more people into poverty.
Abbeyleix woman Emma Fogarty is preparing for the release of an HBO documentary exploring her life with the rare skin condition epidermolysis bullosa and her friendship with Hollywood actor Colin Farrell.
Public sector unions face a crucial decision over an improved Government pay offer of up to 11%, with another nationwide strike planned for Thursday if an agreement cannot be reached.