The Big Story
Real People. Real Stories. There are stories that rarely get told — but need to be. Hear the stories behind the headlines and hospital walls. Each episode features a candid interview with individuals navigating serious challenges — from health crises to personal turning points.
Subscribe to this podcast
Episodes
-
Midlands Children Being "Lost" Due To Lack Of Appropriate Support
Friday, 22 August 2025
That's according to an Athlone mum with two children with autism.
-
Men Are Knocking On Doors Of Massage Businesses Asking For "Happy Endings"
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
That's according to a Laois businesswoman.
-
Midlands Charity Swin Was Born Out Of Tragedy
Monday, 18 August 2025
The 13.5km challenge is raising funds for Pieta.
-
Developer Plans To Build 10,000 New Homes In Next Three Years
Monday, 18 August 2025
Fitzpatrick & Heavey Homes says they want to scale up their operations as they can see the demand is there.
-
Chronic Fatigue Made Me Miss Out On Things I Loved
Friday, 8 August 2025
Alice Kelly shares her story of having haemochromatosis.
-
New Midlands Advocacy Group To Fight Against The Silencing Of Rape Survivors
Tuesday, 5 August 2025
Éist is an advocacy and support organisation dedicated to breaking the silence around Sexual Assault crimes.
-
Eight Week Old Toby Needs Your Help
Thursday, 31 July 2025
The Westmeath baby has been refused a drug because of the cost.
-
From Coolderry To New York To Mixing With Zach Bryan
Thursday, 31 July 2025
Noel Tynan, owner of The Celt Bar in Dublin, has been discussing his life and times with Will Faulkner.
-
Why Did Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Choose To Honeymoon In Laois?
Tuesday, 29 July 2025
The former General Manager of Ballyfin Demesne reveals why the former couple decided to come to Ireland on holiday.
-
Midlands Teenager Lights Up Stadium For Billie Eilish
Tuesday, 29 July 2025
The 17-year-old from Laois organised a fan project in the 3Arena.
-
Retired Ruby Star Jordan Conroy Chats About Misogyny, Sport And His TV Career Plans
Friday, 25 July 2025
The Offaly man has been speaking with David Hollywood on Midlands Today.
-
Midlands Women Set Up Company To Help Those Moving To Spain
Thursday, 24 July 2025
Move to Cantabria is a full service relocation agency for ex-pats.
-
Laois Woman Enjoying The Challenge Of Being CEO Of Australian Ruby Club
Thursday, 24 July 2025
Niamh O'Connor was appointed to the role with Western Force last year.
-
US Lawyer To Raffle Off €800,000 Midlands Home
Friday, 18 July 2025
Tickets for the house are selling for €6.
-
The Pain Of Living With Endometriosis
Friday, 18 July 2025
Laois' Sarah Jane Allen says she was told it was all in her head.
-
From The Newsroom To The Olympics
Thursday, 17 July 2025
Journalist Geraldine Grennan shares her journey from the newsroom to watching her daughter Grainne Walsh step into the ring at the Olympic Games.
-
Stories From Behind The Mic
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Jack Nolan has been a sport commentator with Midlands 103 since 1990.
-
“I Thought I Was Going To Die”
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Former League of Ireland Footballer Ger Heffernan suffered a heart attack in March 2023.
-
The Story Of Birr Castle With Alicia Clements
Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Lady Alicia Clements chats about her life and ancestors with Will Faulkner.
-
Laois Businessman Wants To Have The Biggest Company In Ireland By 2050
Monday, 7 July 2025
Rosenallis' Kevin O Loughlin is the founder of Cyber Security company, Nostra.
-
Tanya O’Callaghan: Life On And Off The Road
Thursday, 3 July 2025
The Westmeath Bassist talks music, tours and activism.
-
Make Up, Living With Tourettes And A Helping Hand From Amy Huberman
Wednesday, 2 July 2025
Laois' James MacInerney talks make Up, Living With Tourettes And A Helping Hand from Amy Huberman.
-
Rescue Laois Dog Saving Lives
Tuesday, 1 July 2025
Vernon the Lurcher has been donating blood.
-
Kenyan Nun Praises Midlands Priest For Her Education
Friday, 27 June 2025
Westmeath's Fr. John Jones, who was working as a missionary priest, arranged for funding so she could go to secondary school.
-
Laois Mum Among Activists Taking Part In Global March From Cairo To The Rafah Crossing
Friday, 13 June 2025
The peaceful protest is to allow for aid to be allowed through.
-
From Toolbelt To High Heels — Meet the Laois Rose Breaking Stereotypes
Friday, 6 June 2025
Katelyn Cummins says she couldn't be happier working as an electrician.
-
The Joy Of Packing Up Your Campervan And Heading On Holidays
Friday, 30 May 2025
John Whelan says it gives you great flexibility and freedom.
-
"I Don't Think I'll Ever Get The Screams Out Of My Head"
Friday, 30 May 2025
Laois' Gary Hearns says the scene at the Liverpool FC Premier League victory parade was horrendous.
-
12-Year-Old Laois Boy Dreams Of Becoming An Inventor
Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Tomás Rambottom has won several awards for his ideas already.
-
LauraLynn Has Been "Life-Changing" For Offaly Family
Monday, 26 May 2025
Offaly's Paul and Emer Lynam share their story of having a child with a rare condition called PURA Syndrome.