Week 2 - Wednesday
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 - 2 hours 3 minutes
Local democracy, pay and pressure — Offaly councillors defend significant salary increases following the Moorhead Report, as the AILG highlights rising workloads, online abuse and the need to strengthen local democracy through reform.
Mental health, money and life planning — Clareen-based Off the Pitch expands its anonymous counselling service across GAA clubs nationwide; new research shows many workers expect to work until 70 due to retirement affordability concerns; and listeners seek clarity on health, medication and wellbeing in Health Matters.
Young brilliance and rural realities — Midlands students shine at the Stripe Young Scientist Exhibition with major national awards, while farmers debate falling factory prices, Mercosur fears and the future of Irish beef amid tight cattle supplies.
