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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A Mother's Campaign For Compassion In Irish Healthcare
Monday, 21 September 2026
Roisin Molloy speaks about her devastating experience of losing her baby boy and why compassion in healthcare is vital.
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Mullingar Women's Fight For Life-Saving Cancer Treatment
Monday, 21 September 2026
GoFundMe for Mum of two Jane Swarbrigg to access specialist cancer treatment in New York.
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Maria Walsh MEP Opens Up About Her Pregnancy Journey
Friday, 18 September 2026
Maria Walsh MEP speaks about her pregnancy and her journey through IVF.
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Banagher Women Shares Her Story Of Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Monday, 14 September 2026
Carol Grogan discusses her cancer journey and the story behind her memoir, The Shadow That Walks Beside Me
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Patrick Bergin On Saying Goodbye To His Irish Castle.
Friday, 11 September 2026
Actor Patrick Bergin Speaks to Will Falkner About Selling His Historic Castle.
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Portlaoise Woman’s 28 Year Struggle With Migraine
Friday, 11 September 2026
Catherine Hearns Shares Her Experience Of Living With Debilitating Migraines
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Westmeath Photographer Ringside For Katie Taylor's Final Fight
Monday, 7 September 2026
Photographer James Crombie says it was emotional being in the dressing room ahead of the fight.
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Bressie Discusses PHD Into Irelands Mental Health Treatment History
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Bressie Discusses His PHD Research Into Ireland's History Of Mental Health Treatment And How Lessons From the Past Could Help Build Better System For The Future
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It's Devastating To Be Told Your Cancer Is Treatable But Not Curable At The Age Of 41
Monday, 24 August 2026
Portarlington's Avril Tierney was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019.
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Midlands Parents Appeal For School Place For Their Son With Additional Needs
Friday, 14 August 2026
The eight-year-old lives with cerebral palsy, autism and moderate intellectual disabilities.
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Camping In Connemara
Monday, 10 August 2026
John Whelan says it gives you great flexibility and freedom.
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Mums Appeal For Extra Support For Children With A Rare Metabolic Disorder
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Roseanne Dwyer and Aoife Murphy have been speaking with Will Faulkner on Midlands Today.
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Garda Updates With Superintendent Tony Tighe, Tullamore Garda Station
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
He's been speaking with Will Faulkner on the Midlands Today Show.
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Listen Back: The Life And Times Of The Former GAA President Liam O Neill
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
He passed away on August 4th.
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Tributes Are Being Paid To Glen Hansard
Thursday, 30 July 2026
People in the midlands have been sharing their memories of the singer.
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Offaly Farmer Fired Warning Shot to Scare Masked Raiders
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Seamus Farrell used his legally owned shotgun to scare them.
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A Man's Reflection: Ireland Has Developed A Familiar Ritual When A Woman Is Killed
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
A retired Garda sergeant for the Midlands is developing a community safety toolkit to tackle issues such as domestic and gender based violence.
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Fundraiser To Be Held In Memory Of Westmeath Woman Who Died In A Crash In Spain
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
'Moving for Michaela' is a raising money for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.
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Midlands Family Escape European Wildfires
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
They left their accommodation with their just their passports.
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Midlands Dad To Line Out In GAA World Games Along Side His Son
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
The event will take place in Waterford from Monday July 13th until Friday 17th.
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Mullingar Woman Left Speechless When She Was Crowned The Westmeath Rose
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh says she couldn't believe she won.
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Applegreen To Create 40 New Jobs In Laois
Friday, 12 June 2026
It is opening a Popeyes® chicken restaurant in Portlaoise.
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Overcoming A Gambling Problem
Friday, 12 June 2026
Daniel Coulter battled the addiction in his 20s.
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Midlands School Fundraising For Therapy Dog
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
They need to raise €15,000.
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Mary Coughlan To Return To Forest Fest
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
The event is being held in Laois next month.
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Midlands Town To Get New Outdoor Space For Young People
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Local youth group 'Comhairle na nÓg Laois,' designed the outdoor space.
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Shane Ross: "RTÉ Saints, Scholars and Scandals
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
He has been speaking with Will Faulkner on the Midlands Today Show.
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Stephen Grant: Grant Engineering Investing €8m Into Its Facilities
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
The investment will create 60 new jobs.
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Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards 2026 Winners
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
61 awards were handed out recognising individuals and companies for their excellence service.
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Irish Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichental Has Died
Wednesday, 3 June 2026
During a visit to Tullamore six years ago, he told his story to Midlands 103.