Midlands 103

05/09/2026

🎶 Last chance for Midlands music makers!

Tomorrow, Sunday September 6th, is the final day to enter Irish Music Month and put yourself forward to become our New Local Hero! 🇮🇪🎤

If you’re making original music and ready to take the next step, don’t miss your chance.

Entries close tomorrow — get yours in at midlands103.com 🎵

04/09/2026

Guests can expect a vibrant day packed with food, live demonstrations, tastings, entertainment and family-friendly activities.

The Belvedere Food and Apple Festival gets underway this Sunday.

04/09/2026

Reduced ticket prices will be available from tomorrow through Sunday.

The deal is part of the celebrations for National Cinema Weekend.

04/09/2026

Services for those with type 1 diabetes at the Regional Hospital in Mullingar will be impacted.

Staffing shortages in the diabetic unit at Regional Hospital Mullingar will affect those living with type 1 diabetes.

04/09/2026

It’s more than what’s on the plate… 🍽️✨

It’s the warm welcome, incredible flavours and service that keeps you coming back.

What restaurant in the Midlands deserves to be recognised at the Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards 2026? 🏆

Proudly sponsored by Career Vision Recruiters

04/09/2026

Maeve Furey is the President of Portlaoise Rotary Club and plays with the concert band in Portarlington.

Mountmellick's Maeve Furey helped set the record.

04/09/2026

That was a quick week! Here's a few snapshots from 🎪

Electric Picnic 2027 has officially sold out!✅ See you next year⏭

📸John Finnerty

04/09/2026

The striped skunk is not native to Ireland, and the National Parks Wildlife Service is urging the public to report any sightings immediately.

Seven skunks were captured and removed near protected bogland in Kildare this year.

04/09/2026

Seamus Boland of Offaly has been hosting European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos at his Ballycumber farm this week.

Albania, Moldova, and Montenegro are considered the frontrunners for the next wave of EU enlargement.

04/09/2026

The 2027 festival has sold out after tickets went on general sale this morning.

The line up for next year's festival in Stradbally won't be announced for a number of months.