Founders Friday Event In Offaly To Feature Midlands 103's And South East's Will Faulkner

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 13:53

By Caoimhe Killeen

Mr Faulkner will be sharing his expertise from his role as Managing Director for the two roles.

Founders’ Friday will host its final event before the summer break on Friday, 12 June, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Eugene Kelly’s Pub, Tullamore, with special guest Will Faulkner, presenter of Midlands Today and Managing Director of Midlands 103 and South East Radio.

The event, sponsored by Allpro Recruitment in association with Tullamore Rotary Club, will offer local founders, business owners, professionals and community leaders a rare chance to hear from one of the Midlands’ best-known media voices not just as a broadcaster, but as a business leader operating in a fast-changing commercial media landscape.

Will Faulkner may be best known as the voice of Midlands Today, but at the next Founders’ Friday in Tullamore, the focus will be on his other major role: Managing Director of Midlands 103 and South East Radio, and the business strategy behind one of the region’s best-known media brands.

He will discuss his role in the commercial radio business, growing audiences, navigating acquisitions, protecting local identity, and building sustainable media brands at a time when traditional media is facing major disruption.

Faulkner has been a central figure at Midlands 103 for more than two decades and is now Managing Director of two of Ireland’s leading local radio stations.

His professional profile highlights operational and strategic business experience, team leadership, communications, marketing and award-winning broadcasting.

The event will also touch on Midlands 103’s expansion story, including the acquisition of South East Radio, and the importance of keeping local voices and local content at the heart of commercial radio.

Ronan Berry, the MC for Founders’ Friday and the Managing Partner of O'Reilly HR Consulting said:

“People know Will Faulkner as the voice of Midlands Today, but many may not realise the scale of the business leadership behind that microphone. This is a chance to hear about local radio as a commercial business; how it grows, how it adapts, and why local trust still matters in a changing media world.”

David Gleeson, the Chairman of Allpro Recruitment, the main sponsor of Founders’ Friday, said the event reflects the importance of bringing business people together in an informal, practical and community-focused setting.

“Founders’ Friday has become a brilliant space for conversations that are honest, useful and relevant to local business owners. Will’s story is especially timely because it shows how a Midlands-based organisation can continue to grow, diversify and lead in a challenging market.”

Light refreshments will be provided. Tickets are free, but booking is advised as Founders’ Friday events regularly sell out.