Week 1 - Wednesday
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner
Wednesday, 7 January 2026 - 2 hours 4 minutes
Domestic abuse refuge setback sparks outrage — Laois councillors and TDs react with fury after Government funding is refused for a long-promised refuge for women and children, leaving Laois without a shelter nearly four years after it was listed as a priority.
Community safety, care and responsibility — concerns rise over anti-social behaviour on a Westmeath bus route involving children as young as 11; an Offaly man is honoured for his 500th platelet donation; and local authorities face criticism over vandalism to Portlaoise’s e-bike scheme.
Climate reality and looking to the skies — Ireland admits it will miss its 2030 emissions targets as extreme weather becomes more pronounced, while Midlands astronomy experts look ahead to a landmark year for lunar exploration and 13 full moons in 2026.
