Week 10 - Friday
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner
Friday, 13 March 2026 - 1 hour 53 minutes
Wedding registration backlog in Offaly — Bridge House Hotel duty manager Noel McCann says couples can no longer register marriages locally, with staff shortages forcing people to travel to other counties for appointments.
Housing charity warns on short-term lets — Threshold says over 8,600 homes are now being used for short-term holiday rentals nationwide, compared to just over 2,100 available for long-term rent.
Concerns over Pieta service changes in Athlone — CEO Stephanie Manahan responds after reports the Athlone Pieta centre will close as services move to a new outreach model.
