Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

Councellor Paul Hogan has been confirmed as Independent Ireland Candidate for Longford Westemeath in Upcoming General Election. This and much, much more!

Former Minister of State Kevin 'Boxer' Moran has announced his decision to run in the next general election, declaring, "I’m in this to win a seat." Athlone artist Anna Boles unveils her 2025 fundraising calendar. Also, Christopher and Nigel of the Unit Gym in Clara join us to discuss how business is going.

As a business owner is disappointed in the lack of communication from Westmeath County Council – has spoken to numerous councilors and received little to no responses. This and much more on Midlands Today!

Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

A man faces charges in the death of a US tourist at a luxury Co. Laois hotel. The LGFA honors Brendan Martin, who has passed away at 86. Why do women feel colder than men?

A man has been arrested, and gardaí have launched an investigation into a fatal assault after a death occurred at a hotel in northern County Laois on Tuesday evening. The American fast-food chain Wendy’s has partnered with Corrib Oil, a service station and energy distribution provider, to serve as its franchise partner in Ireland. A woman from Laois is set to deliver a speech at COP29, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024.

Many people have not set aside funds for their funeral, even though the ceremony can be a significant expense for their loved ones. A man arrested for questioning in the 1995 disappearance and murder of Josephine “Jo Jo” Dullard has been a suspect since the early stages of the investigation. Also, a doctor calls for people to be 'pneumo aware' this Winter.

Many parts of Europe are set for snow over the coming weeks and the question on everyone's lips is, will we see any of the white stuff in Ireland? Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary is being urged to retract his comments criticizing teachers. The winners for Family Carer of the Year have been announced across the Midlands for 2024.

Australia has announced world-leading legislation that would ban social media for children under 16. New figures reveal that motor insurance premiums are now increasing at 15 times the general inflation rate, with the costs of dining out, cinema visits, and package holidays also seeing above-average rises. Nearly a third of adults in Ireland have experienced financial abuse, with most cases involving someone well-known to the victim rather than an anonymous or online source.

The government is concerned there may be fewer job openings next year and is worried about the possibility of another cost-of-living crisis following Donald Trump’s re-election to a second term in the White House. According to Nasa, the sun has released a powerful solar flare. Sinn Féin TD Sorca Clarke has called on Longford-Westmeath TDs to support Sinn Féin’s call to scrap the means test for carers.

This morning, Ireland, along with its EU partners and the rest of the world, awakens to a transformed landscape as Donald Trump's stunning victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election unfolds. 'Athlone has not only defeated the government but they’ve also caught them out in a massive lie.'

Athlone's Mayor, Councillor Frankie Keena, has expressed frustration over the continuous delays in starting work on the town's largest housing development. Also, catch up on last night's Hospitality Awards!

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