Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

Tindle Radio

“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.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Music Podcasts

Networks:

Tindle Radio

Description:

“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.

Language:

English

Website:

https://www.midlands103.com/podcasts/midlands-today-with-will-faulkner/

Episodes

Week 21 - Tuesday

5/26/2026

Pope Leo warns artificial intelligence could become dangerously difficult to control, urging governments to slow the development of advanced AI systems. Ireland moves closer to banning imports from Israeli settlements in occupied territories as new legislation goes before Cabinet. The closure of a nearly century-old Portlaoise business sparks renewed concern over the future of traditional town centre retail.

Duration:01:56:27

Week 20 - Friday

5/22/2026

Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

Duration:01:56:26

Week 20 - Thursday

5/21/2026

A man from Athlone admits threatening to kill Taoiseach Micheál Martin in a message sent through social media. A prison watchdog report describes the death of an inmate at Midlands Prison as “unconscionable” after delays accessing a cell during a medical emergency. Families affected by organ donation and Down syndrome awareness share powerful personal stories highlighting the importance of support and conversation.

Duration:01:49:49

Week 20 - Wednesday

5/20/2026

New figures from Daft.ie show rents continuing to surge across Ireland, with Midlands tenants also facing rising housing costs. Two men are jailed after gardaí uncovered a major €14 million cocaine trafficking operation operating from a garage in Mountmellick. Concerns continue over Irish citizens detained by Israeli forces after a Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted in international waters.

Duration:01:51:08

Week 20 - Tuesday

5/19/2026

Families across the Midlands are calling for better ADHD supports, with parents saying many are struggling without enough local services or guidance. EPA figures show the vast majority of septic tanks inspected in the Midlands failed environmental checks, raising concerns about water contamination risks. An Offaly man says travelling to Spain for surgery through the EU healthcare scheme changed his life after waiting years for treatment in Ireland.

Duration:01:53:04

Week 19 - Friday

5/15/2026

Midlands Today with Will Faulkner & David Hollywood

Duration:01:42:15

Week 19 - Thursday

5/14/2026

Midlands Today LIVE from the BnM Energy Conference

Duration:01:58:15

Week 19 - Wednesday

5/13/2026

Midlands Today with Will Faulkner & David Hollywood

Duration:02:00:48

Week 19 - Tuesday

5/12/2026

Midlands Today with David Hollywood

Duration:01:57:11

Week 19 - Monday

5/11/2026

Midlands Today with Will Faulkner & David Hollywood

Duration:02:00:34

Week 18 - Friday

5/8/2026

Midlands Today with Will Faulkner & David Hollywood

Duration:01:58:08

Week 18 - Thursday

5/8/2026

Midlands Today with Will Faulkner & David Hollywood

Duration:01:58:57

Week 18 - Wednesday

5/7/2026

Midlands Today with Will Faulkner & David Hollywood

Duration:01:58:28

Week 18 - Tuesday

5/5/2026

Boy George talks style, Eurovision and his Irish roots. Ask and enjoy better health practice with a local pharmacist. Talks on ticket touting, and more. All in this episode of Midlands Today

Duration:01:18:47