News
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Authorities In Offaly Approve Dredging Along Part Of River Shannon710 cubic metres of silt and peat will be cleared from Victoria Lock, Clonahenoge.
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Laois Man Nears Finish Line Natiowide Charity WalkPraveen Rawal began his journey on February 14th in Dublin.
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€40m Worth Of Irish Peat Exported In 2025More than 370,000 tonnes of peat were exported to 21 countries.
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Gardaí Host Firearms Licensing Information Stand In Offaly TodayThe event runs from 10am until 3pm today.
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Irish Rail Services Reduced After Westmeath Graffiti IncidentThree train carriages were defaced in Athlone last Friday.
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Met Éireann Issues Nationwide Wind Warning For Entire CountryThe midlands is under a yellow rain warning until 3pm.
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Midlands Lotto Player Lands €250kThe winning ticket of last night's Lotto Plus Two draw was bought in Westmeath.
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Westmeath Students Aim For Gold At National Entrepreneur FinalsOur Lady's Bower in Athlone will represent Westmeath in May.
Sport
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Shane Lowry And Rory McIlroy In Action At Players ChampionshipThe pair tee off their opening rounds this evening.
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NFL: Potential Make Or Break Weekend For Midlands SidesLaois and Westmeath are hunting promotion while Offaly are looking to avoid the drop.
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Play Off Spot On The Line For Portlaoise Panthers This WeekendThe Laois side need results elsewhere to go their way along with winning their own encounter.
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Athlone Town Host Cobh Ramblers In First DivisionIan Ryan's side can move onto 10 points with victory.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
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Laois Folk Singer To Perform In Times Square For St Patrick’s DayEmer Dunne will be the delegate for Laois County Council.
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Tolü Makay And Katelyn Cummins Into Dancing With the Stars FinalThe midlands stars will be performing for victory this Sunday.
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Over €65K Funding For Midlands Agricultural ShowsThe shows are taking place in summer this year.
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Bressie Opens Up About Pregnancy Loss In New BookMullingar's Niall Breslin is sharing experience from a male perspective, in his new book The Place That Has Never Been Wounded.
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WIN a school trip to Elevate Entertainment Centre, AthloneBuaigh ar Midlands 103 ☘️
We’re celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge on The Breakfast Show with Peter Dunne, with Tullamore Credit Union Ltd & Select Hotels & Experiences
How is your class marking the week? We’re looking for creative entries from classes across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
There’s plenty up for grabs:
• A school trip to Elevate Entertainment Centre, Athlone.
• And a surprise visit from Peter and the team 🎉
Tune in from 6.30–9am and get involved. Bígí linn! -
Mother’s Day Magic Moments 💐We’re celebrating the wonderful mums of the Midlands with a special Mother’s Day giveaway on Midlands Today.
Nominate a mum who deserves a little extra appreciation and she could win a relaxing Mother’s Day experience at Abbey Blooms Botanical Gardens in Multyfarnham. The winner and a guest will enjoy a beautiful Afternoon Tea along with a Spring Wreath Workshop surrounded by nature.
Listen to Midlands Today with Will Faulkner from 9am–12pm this week to hear the winner revealed.
Click here to enter.
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WIN a two-night stay for two with breakfast, and dinner for one night, at the Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny for one lucky teacher.Buaigh ar Midlands 103 ☘️
We’re celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge on The Breakfast Show with Peter Dunne, with @tullamorecreditunionltd & @selectexperiencesirl
How is your class marking the week? We’re looking for creative entries from classes across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
There’s plenty up for grabs:
• A two-night stay for two with breakfast, and dinner for one night, at the Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny for one lucky teacher.
• And a surprise visit from Peter and the team 🎉
Tune in from 6.30–9am and get involved. Bígí linn! -
WIN Sunday Lunch/Dinner for 2 at Scanlon'sMother’s Day Treat Up For Grabs 🌸
This Friday on Drivetime, we’ve a lovely prize to help celebrate Mother’s Day.
Tune in between 3pm and 7pm for Free Food Friday with Roy Jennings and you could win Sunday lunch or dinner for two at Scanlon’s Bar & Restaurant.
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Podcasts
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Midlands Today with Will FaulknerWeek 10 - Thursday
From a Westmeath Lotto win and illegal peat exports to the growing gender health gap — it’s all on today’s Midlands Today.
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The Best of Breakfast with Peter DunneEpisode 142
This week we recorded an ode to Lyons Tea in order to rival Kingfishr! One listener was left red faced on Between You Me and the Wall, Bad Dad Gags, Fantastic Facts, Celebrity gossip and David’s back!