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Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

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Electric Picnic
Hearing Health
Christmas
Portlaoise Prison
Community Events
Athlone
Enoch Burke
Truly Dental
Storm Darragh
Drugs
Robert Troy
Far Right Agitators
Housing Crisis
Electricity Prices
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Fine Gael
Social Media Influence
Maura Higgins
General Election
Covid-19

“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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Road safety alarm as drug-driving cases soar — new figures show a record surge in drug-driving prosecutions, with Mullingar seeing one of the sharpest increases nationwide. Driving instructor Joe Wynne and road safety advocates warn Christmas traffic... more

Water, infrastructure and the Midlands’ future — Uisce Éireann prepares to lodge the biggest water project in Irish history, a €4.5–€6bn plan to secure drinking water for the Eastern and Midlands region, unlock housing supply and create a national wa... more

Midlands Today LIVE from O'Connor Square for Christmas in Tullamore

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Ageing, housing and new ways to live well — Residents and developers of Killenard’s new Heritage Village explain why Ireland’s first large-scale age-friendly community is drawing interest from home and abroad, as experts warn that the country has fai... more

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Stephen Reilly
Actor and decorator originally from Mullingar, living in London for 15 years
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Episode: Week 51 - Monday
Peter Hurst
Director of a new film project featuring Stephen Reilly
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Episode: Week 51 - Monday
Yasmin Elkershi
Recruitment expert from All Pro Recruitment
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Episode: Week 51 - Monday
Dr. Eddie Murphy
Clinical psychologist and associate professor
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Episode: Week 51 - Monday
Daniel Boyne
Founder of Mullingar Pride and local activist
Episode: Week 50 - Friday
Michael O'Gorman
Chair of the Mount Melick Light Up Tractor Run Committee
Episode: Week 50 - Friday
Robbie Donnelly
Working with Offaly Down Syndrome on a Christmas project
Offaly Down Syndrome
Episode: Week 50 - Friday
John McNally
Climate Action Coordinator at Offaly County Council
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Pader Tobin
TD in Meath West, discussing price increases for driving tests
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Will Faulkner
Host of the show, known for engaging discussions on local and national issues.

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Week 28 - Monday
Q: Which countries historically would those drivers usually come from?
We used to be able to get our drivers from Europe, but there's a massive shortage all across the European Union now.
Week 28 - Monday
Q: How acute is the shortage of commercial drivers at present?
We reckon we're short about 3,000 drivers here in Ireland at the present time for the transport industry.
Week 28 - Tuesday
Q: Could you clarify how the My Future Fund will work?
The My Future Fund will require individuals working in the private sector to contribute to a pension plan automatically unless they actively opt out.
Week 28 - Tuesday
Q: Would you vote for Mary Lou MacDonald to be president?
The political implications of whether Michal Martin would need to run against her influenced various opinions on potential candidates for the presidency.
Week 33 - Wednesday
Q: What motivates you to participate in the Mrs. Africa Ireland competition?
It's about sharing her journey as a single mom and showing that strength and beauty can arise from adversity.

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Content centers around a mix of pressing local news, political updates, and social issues relevant to the Midlands region. Key themes include discussions on economic policies, educational systems, and community responses to significant events. Episodes often feature a blend of serious topics such as mental health, domestic violence, and political dynamics in Ireland, as well as lighter segments focusing on local events and community storytelling. The podcast's unique appeal lies in its deep engagement with community issues and its willingness to address both local and broader socio-political challenges, offering listeners insights into the changing landscape of their world.

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2. Peter Hurst
3. Yasmin Elkershi
4. Dr. Eddie Murphy
5. Daniel Boyne
6. Michael O'Gorman
7. Robbie Donnelly
8. John McNally

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