The Big Story
Real People. Real Stories. There are stories that rarely get told — but need to be. Each episode features a candid interview with individuals navigating serious challenges — from health crises to personal turning points.
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Episodes
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Midlands Songwriter Aiming To Have Second Song In The Eurovision
Friday, 23 January 2026
Larissa Tormey wrote ‘Laika Party’ for Ireland's entry last year.
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Divorce Mediator Sees Surge In Couples Splitting Up After Christmas
Thursday, 22 January 2026
Michelle Browne, Divorce Mediator says this year marks 30 years since divorce was introduced in Ireland.
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Young Designer of the Year Plans To Make Her Own Communion Dress
Thursday, 22 January 2026
Offaly's Lillian Cuddy was crowned the winner of the competition last weekend.
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Is It Ever OK To Put A Kiss On A Work Email?
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Jasmine Elkhershi, Marketing Manager, AllPro says people may be using a kiss to soften the tone of the email.
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"We Watched Our Daughter Die In Front Of Us"
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
The parents of Bryonny Sainsbury speak out about the failures in her care after she was admitted to the Regional Hospital Mullingar.
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Over 30m People Vote Yes To Elon Musk's Online Poll About Buying Ryanair
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
It's after Michael O'Leary called the tech boss a 'wealthy idiot'
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People Are Looking For A Normal Life In Iran
Monday, 19 January 2026
That's according to Halo Ahmadi O'Sullivan, who is from Iran.
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How To Survive Blue Monday
Monday, 19 January 2026
The day is often described as the most challenging day of the year.
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Tolü Makay Never Watched Dancing With The Stars Before Becoming A Contestant
Thursday, 15 January 2026
She says she would love to win it.
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Retired Consultant Behind Midlands Cancer Centre Says It Took Years To Establish The Service
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Peter Naughton says he met years of health service red tape before the Cuisle Centre opened.
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Bright Sparks - Midlands Stripe Young Scientist Winners Share Their Ideas
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Students across the Midlands have scooped up prizes at this year's Stripe Young Scientist Exhibition.
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Young Midlands Woman Fundraising For Life-Saving Surgery
Thursday, 11 September 2025
Abi Markey suffers from the rare condition Amelogenesis Imperfecta.
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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.
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Men Are Knocking On Doors Of Massage Businesses Asking For "Happy Endings"
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
That's according to a Laois businesswoman.
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Midlands Charity Swin Was Born Out Of Tragedy
Monday, 18 August 2025
The 13.5km challenge is raising funds for Pieta.
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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.
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Chronic Fatigue Made Me Miss Out On Things I Loved
Friday, 8 August 2025
Alice Kelly shares her story of having haemochromatosis.
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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.
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Eight Week Old Toby Needs Your Help
Thursday, 31 July 2025
The Westmeath baby has been refused a drug because of the cost.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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US Lawyer To Raffle Off €800,000 Midlands Home
Friday, 18 July 2025
Tickets for the house are selling for €6.
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The Pain Of Living With Endometriosis
Friday, 18 July 2025
Laois' Sarah Jane Allen says she was told it was all in her head.
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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.
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Stories From Behind The Mic
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Jack Nolan has been a sport commentator with Midlands 103 since 1990.
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“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.