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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Plans For Vineyards Could Boost Tourism In The Midlands
Monday, 30 March 2026
He is also planning to have wine tours to the Offaly site.
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Midlands Man Taking On 270KM Run In The Sahara Desert
Monday, 30 March 2026
He is taking part in the Marathon de Sables in Morocco.
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Pensioners Are Among The Happiest People
Friday, 27 March 2026
Laois Psychotherapist Aoife McGrath says 65 onwards can be a time to reflect on your life.
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Midlands Musician Shares His Struggle With Addiction
Friday, 27 March 2026
The Offaly singer says he began writing this song before he had a relapse.
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Midlands Fire Services Rescue Bernese Mountain Dog From A Well
Monday, 23 March 2026
Three year old 'Bru' was out for a walk with his owner when disaster struck.
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Former Soldier Helps Gardai Find Teenagers Lost In Midlands Forest
Monday, 23 March 2026
They had been in the woodland for over five hours.
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Dealing With A Cancer Diagnosis
Friday, 20 March 2026
Today is Daffodil Day.
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Fintan Costello Head Of Penneys Ireland Discusses Retail, Life And Growing Up In The Midlands
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
In 2023, he became Head of Penneys Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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Midlands Students' Invent New Device To Help Farmers
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Their invention is called Rebag.
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Bressie: Love, Loss And Rejection
Friday, 6 March 2026
Niall Breslin speaks with Will Faulkner on Midlands 103.
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91-Year-Old Athlone Man Waiting For Flight Out Of Dubai
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Terry Carmody, is on holidays with his family.
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Alopecia: "I Cried And Cried"
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh says she devastated when she had to get a wig.
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Middle East: The Children Are Asking Questions But We Don't Have Answers For Them
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
A Westmeath man has been sharing his experience of living in Doha.
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The Challenges And Rewards Of Fostering
Monday, 2 March 2026
A Westmeath couple have been sharing their experience of fostering.
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Midlands Teenager Seriously Injured In Collision Regaining Some Independence
Friday, 27 February 2026
Miya's family say the move from ICU feels like nothing short of a miracle.
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Former Westmeath Footballer Calls Out "Gremlin Comments" On Social Media
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Gemma Leahy says she's not bothered but calling it out makes people more aware.
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Winter Olympian Annabelle Zurbay Is "Very Driven"
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Annabelle Zurbay is competing in the slalom and giant slalom at the Winter Olympics.
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Decision To Reduce Allocation For SNAs In Schools Makes No Sense
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Aisling Donoher says her son won't be able to attend school if Rath National School loses two SNAs next September.
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People Presumed We Were A Happy Couple But Behind Closed Doors It Was Anything But Happy
Monday, 16 February 2026
Kirsty Fitzpatrick was assaulted by her former partner in February 2024.
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National Drugs Strategy Minister Says Arson Attack On Offaly Home Which Killed Two People Was "Absolutely Horrific"
Thursday, 12 February 2026
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor has launched a draft National Drugs Strategy.
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Finding Love This Valentine's Day
Thursday, 12 February 2026
Matchmaker Mairead Loughman from Love HQ in Mullingar says you have to make an effort if you want to find love.
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28-Year-Old Man Held In Seclusion For Last Five Years
Thursday, 12 February 2026
A Roscrea mum says her son is being kept in isolation in the Central Mental Hospital.
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Alison Spittle: "Some People Hate Fat People"
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
The Westmeath comedian is opening up about her weight loss journey.
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Major Fundraiser Underway For Offaly Teenager Seriously Injured In Crash
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Miya Connolly Loonam is described as a joy to be around.
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State Pathologist Says Bones Found In The Midlands Are Ancient
Monday, 9 February 2026
A skull was found on an island in the midlands.
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Midlands Woman Appointed Executive Of The Foundation & Friends Of Sydney Botanic Garden
Friday, 6 February 2026
Westmeath's Ciara Timlin says her role is about driving revenue and support for the garden.
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Laois Rose Loving Every Second Of Dancing With The Stars
Friday, 30 January 2026
Katelyn Cummins says she's giving it a 100%.
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Laois Mum "Angry & Frustrated" Over Red Tape Preventing Her Daughter Going To Local Special School
Friday, 30 January 2026
Hanna's two-year-old spent the first 12 months of her life in hospital after being born with Charge Syndrome.
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Mum Issues Warning After Teenage Daughter Suffered Anaphylaxis During Flight
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Lisa Nolan says her daughter suffers from a nut allergy.
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Babies Are Helping Midlands Schoolchildren To Learn About Their Emotions
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Barnardos says demand for the programme has risen sharply.