Week 43 - Tuesday
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner
Tuesday, 27 October 2026 - 1 hour 49 minutes
Ballinahown in Co. Westmeath has been crowned Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2026, also winning the Tidiest Village award, while Abbeyleix in Co. Laois was named Ireland's Tidiest Small Town.
Demand for youth mental health services is rising in Laois and Offaly, with Jigsaw recording 489 referrals in the first six months of 2026, compared to 318 during the same period last year.
Offaly County Council has exceeded its annual housing targets, but local councillors warn that the targets remain too low to meet growing demand and are calling for greater Government support.
