“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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October 27, 2017
Grieving Laois Father Running First Marathon In Honour Of Late Son
One father from Ratheniska will be jumping into his first marathon this Sunday in honour of his late son Dennis Cahill. Richie Reid will be … Read More
October 27, 2017
What Are The Least Worst Fast Foods For You?
Ireland is in the top ten in the world for eating fast food. We spend an average of €262 per head per year. This includes … Read More
October 26, 2017
Laois Public Speaks Against The HSE Strategy For Portlaoise Hospital
Last night, Wednesday 25th of October, hundreds of people turned up to a public meeting to oppose a leaked strategy from management to get rid … Read More
October 25, 2017
Fossett’s Circus Holds Record For “World’s Oldest Continuously Touring Circus”
Did you know that the world’s oldest continuing touring circus is from right here in Ireland? The performers spoke to Midlands 103’s Jillian Bannon about the history … Read More
October 23, 2017
Moate Woman Dressing As A Witch For All Of October
Seáron Thornton, a native from Moate, got into the spirit of Halloween following her late grandfather Mattie’s passing. Inspired by the palliative care and familial … Read More
October 19, 2017
It’s Not You It’s Me – Unfaithful Partners In Dreams
Psychotherapist and Dream Analyst, Paul Bradley in Mullingar, let us into the world of dreams and more specifically – when partners lash out at their other … Read More
October 18, 2017
Storm Brian Headed For The Midlands This Friday
Storm Ophelia sent the country into red alert and we all felt the shakes now and then as reports came in of her path of … Read More
October 18, 2017
What Would You Do – Domestic & Sexual Abuse At Home
Anne Clarke, development manager with Offaly Domestic Violence Support Services, spoke to Will Faulkner on Midlands Today about sexual abuse in the family home. The … Read More
October 17, 2017
Insurance During Red Alert: The Truth
After Ophelia had battered our shores and howled through our streets there rose the question of insurance and what you are and aren’t covered for … Read More
October 16, 2017
Roscommon Woman’s Path To Recovery After Serious Brain Injury
Jesicca Barlot, a woman in Roscommon, is currently relearning many of the skills she once had after falling into a coma following a fall from … Read More
October 13, 2017
Hurricane Ophelia Headed For Ireland Next Week
Storm Ophelia will make landfall in Ireland on Monday and Cathal Nolan, from the Midlands Weather Channel, informs us just how bad it may get. … Read More
October 13, 2017
Inside The Men’s Shed in Belmont Mill
The Men’s Sheds movement has seen groups set up all across the country. “Its the place to be and all I can say is we’d … Read More
October 12, 2017
Offaly Mum Running For Temple Street In New York Marathon
Jean Donnelly, from Kilcormac, will be joined by her friend Gemma Fletcher in New York City to take part in a marathon as they aim … Read More
October 11, 2017
Warm Weather Predicted For Weekend Ahead – 14th & 15th October
This weekend is shaping up to be a scorcher especially as Saturday is predicted to reach 20 degrees. Unusually warm weather for October! Cathal Nolan, … Read More
October 10, 2017
Laois Mother Has To Wait 113 Weeks For A Stomach Biopsy
People have come forward and told Midlands Today about waiting years for an operation or a particularly complicated procedures. But would you ever expect to … Read More
October 9, 2017
“Suicide Is Not The Answer” Pleads Gay Offaly Traveller
Darren Collins, from Tullamore and a gay man in the traveller community, has been working with young teenage travellers to get a clear message across … Read More
October 9, 2017
Grieving Offaly Mum Unhappy With Safety Investigators
Janette Mangan from County Offaly doesn’t want her son to have died in vain. On October 3rd 2015, Adam was crushed by a 250kg trailer … Read More
October 6, 2017
A New Species Of Spider Is Set To Invade Ireland
A challenger in the eight-legged little nightmares league is set to be the new champion of Ireland as they beat up our native spiders. So why should you … Read More
October 5, 2017
Laois Man Hungry For The Golden Spurtle
One man, Paddy O’Connell, and his oats will hope to take home the Golden Spurtle at the World Porridge Making Championships. Will Faulkner and Sinead … Read More
October 5, 2017
Offaly Paramedic Says Dyslexia Shouldn’t Stop Your Path To Success
“For someone with any kind of a disability – they usually have a poor self esteem and that’s a big thing we see in people … Read More