“When people in the midlands want to talk, they talk to Will Faulkner”.
It is the mantra of The Midlands Today Show – Ireland’s Current Affairs Show of the Year 2016 at the PPI National Radio Awards. Will was named in Ireland’s top three news broadcasters in 2015, having finished in the top three speech broadcasters two years earlier.
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Away from the microphone, he is the face of several charity initiatives. ‘Run with Will’ is an annual fundraiser in Co Offaly for Irish Autism Action, generating over €50,000 in three years and he has raised even more through his association with the Midlands Simon Community’s annual ‘Sleep Out’ in Birr Castle. We thought it unwise to call it ‘Sleep with Will’!!
Will makes frequent television appearances, on shows such as ‘RTÉ Primetime’ and ‘Retail Therapy’. He has contributed to The Irish Times on media issues and lectured at Windmill Lane Studios and Griffith College Dublin. He is one of the most sought-after MCs in the midlands but also lends his time voluntarily for many community events.
A native of Co Kildare, Will is proud to call Clonbullogue in Co Offaly his new home, where he lives with wife Alix and their two children. You can listen to Will Faulkner on the Midlands Today Show, Monday – Friday, from 9am. The show is produced by Sinead Hubble, a native of Oldcastle in Co Meath.
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February 8, 2017
Elderly Man Preyed Upon After Collecting His Pension in County Offaly
Will Faulkner spoke to Garda Graham Kavanagh on Midlands today about this cruel crime which occurred in Cloghan County Offaly. An elderly man was the … Read More
February 7, 2017
Mullingar Woman in Extreme Pain Fed Up With HSE Waiting Lists
Are you on a waiting list for a hospital appointment or procedure and fed up? As Health Minister Simon Harris today expressed “shame” about HSE … Read More
February 7, 2017
Domestic Abuse Refuge in Athlone Under Pressure for Their Services
A midlands refuge had to turn away more than 350 people last year. Esker House Women’s Refuge in Athlone could only accommodate 45 women and … Read More
February 7, 2017
Laois County Council Support Legalisation of Medicinal Cannabis
Laois County Council are the latest to put forward their support for the legalisation of medicinal cannabis. Will Faulkner spoke to Portlaoise Councillor Noel Tuohy … Read More
February 6, 2017
Four Laois TY Students Have Caught the Eye of Dragon’s Den Star for Their Unique Product
Four Laois teenagers have attracted the attention of Dragon’s Den star Alison Cowzer for their TY project. Ellen McWey, Arianna Mezzapelle, Ruth Bergin and Megan Walsh, … Read More
February 6, 2017
A Charity Race That Takes You Across The Globe, But There’s A Catch
Have you ever heard of Beg Borrow Steal? It’s a charity race held each year to raise money for a number of worthy causes. Eva … Read More
February 3, 2017
Homeowners Getting Massive Discounts On Their Mortgages. Too Good To Be True?
Does this sound too good to be true? Will Faulkner on Midlands Today speaks about an interesting development if you’re on a tracker mortgage. People … Read More
February 2, 2017
Ed Sheeran Ticket Hysteria In The Midlands
How far would you go to get tickets to see your favourite band or act? We are all aware by now tickets for the most … Read More
January 31, 2017
Tullamore Solicitor Praised for Her Commitment to Harrowing Case
A solicitor from Tullamore, County Offaly has been praised in the High Court for her commitment to a particularly harrowing case. Midlands 103 reporter Michael … Read More
January 31, 2017
Listener Gives Her Honest View of Donald Trump To Will Faulkner
President of the United States Donald Trump is still the topic of choice on Midlands Today, Will Faulkner asked his listeners to phone in and … Read More
January 30, 2017
Portlaoise Muslim Expresses Concern About Trump’s Travel Ban
U.S President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday. The order bans citizens from Syria, Iraq, Libya, Iran, Yemen and Sudan from entering the … Read More
January 27, 2017
Do You Agree With the Legalisation of Medicinal Cannabis?
An Oireachtas Committee has recommended that medicinal cannabis be paid for by the state and made available to appropriate patients. Eamonn Brady a pharmacist from … Read More
January 26, 2017
Offaly Man Hoping To Become Winter Olympian
When you think of Irish Olympic events, swimming, rowing or golf comes to mind. How about cross country skiing? Offaly native Cathal Nolan has a … Read More
January 26, 2017
Birr’s little superhero Tommy K suffering from cancer at six years old
In July 2014 6yr old Tommy Kelly from Birr was diagnosed with a very rare cancer known as ATRT and is only one of two … Read More
January 25, 2017
Edenderry Family Forced Into Homelessness
Imagine finding yourself homeless in one week? People in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are noticing rent creep higher and higher each year. There have been … Read More
January 25, 2017
How To Avoid a MASSIVE Euromillions Tax Bill.
One lucky winner in Ireland has scooped a cool €88.5million in last night’s Euromillions. That’s right, €88.5 million! This is the third biggest jackpot winner … Read More
January 24, 2017
Does Your Local Councillor Deserve an Extra €3,500 in Allowances and Expenses?
County councillors will soon be entitled to an extra €2,500 in annual expenses plus a €1,000 allowance for sitting in Municipal Districts. Officially, Minister … Read More
January 23, 2017
Singer Mundy Was Ready to Walk From Masterchef on Day One
Birr singer-songwriter Mundy speaks to Will Faulkner on Midlands Today about his Masterchef experience. Mundy explains he thought he only signed up to the amount … Read More
January 23, 2017
Rural Community in Offaly Fighting Back Against Crime
Signposts for gangs: Criminals are sending scouts to mark property especially in rural areas. These signs have been spotted in Clonaslee in County Laois. They … Read More
January 20, 2017
Henry Healy, Obama’s 8th Cousin Discusses The Former President’s Impact on the Town
At 5 o’ clock this evening Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. Obama will be remembered for … Read More