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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Making Your Dog A Social Media Star
Monday, 13 April 2026
A carpenter has quit his job after his dog went viral on social media and started to earn more than him.
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Living With Parkinson's Disease
Friday, 10 April 2026
Offaly's David Connor is encouraging people to "Walk In The Park" to raise funds for services in the local area.
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Midlands Man Faced Long Legal Battle Following Death Of His Young Wife
Friday, 10 April 2026
17 years ago Maria Fitzpatrick died from cervical cancer after a missed opportunity for an earlier diagnosis.
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Midlands Country Music Star Wants The Tánaiste To Tackle Rising Fuel Costs
Tuesday, 7 April 2026
Robert Mizzell is taking part in the protest today.
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Laois Family Holding Fundraiser For The Jack & Jill Foundation
Tuesday, 7 April 2026
Maddie Gee has a very rare brain condition and receives support from the charity.
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Westmeath's Paddy Dunning Brings Taylor Swift To The National Wax Museum
Friday, 3 April 2026
They spent nine months designing and creating the pop star's lookalike.
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How To Make An Easter Egg
Friday, 3 April 2026
Bon Chocolatiers in Tullamore have been sharing how they make their eggs.
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MAMAMOVE Project Co-Created By New Mums
Thursday, 2 April 2026
It gives women guidelines for returning to exercise postpartum.
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Kathleen Chada: "There Is Something Very Very Dark And Evil Hidden In Him"
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Eoghan and Ruairi Chada were killed in 2013 by their father.
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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.