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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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.
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FTD Brothers Take On 31st Marathon In Offaly
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
The brothers ran through Portlaoise yesterday.
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My Sister Was Killed By "A Monster"
Monday, 25 May 2026
Sharon Crean was killed on December 14th 2022 in Laois.
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Westmeath Woman Was Tied And Beaten After Being Detained
Monday, 25 May 2026
Louise McCormack is now back in Ireland after being deported from Israel.
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Laois Pet Crematorium
Friday, 22 May 2026
I provides personalised cremation options and memorial keepsakes.
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Meeting King Charles
Friday, 22 May 2026
Offaly's Attracta Brady met with the King in Belfast.
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Unmasking Samantha Cookes
Friday, 22 May 2026
Alan Bradley joins Will Faulkner on the Midlands Today Show to discuss his new book.
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Organ Donation: It's Tough But Rewarding
Thursday, 21 May 2026
The families, who donated loved ones organs, say it has brought great comfort.
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Enhanced Games: Are Athletes Risking Their Health?
Thursday, 21 May 2026
Athletes to use performance-enhancing substances during the competition.
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Laois Woman Says Business Comes When You Build Relationships
Monday, 18 May 2026
Lorraine Butler from Killeshin is running the sales group CPM International in Ireland and the UK.
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Burnout, Staff Shortages And Too Many Meetings
Friday, 8 May 2026
Recruitment expert Colin Donnery discusses the issues people are dealing with in the workplace.
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Tullamore Think Big And Plan Mór Public Meeting
Thursday, 7 May 2026
The event was organised by Tullamore Chamber of Commerce.
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Brad Pitt Spotted In Laois
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
He was there to film his new movie.
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Boy George - Style, Eurovision And His Irish Family
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
The Culture Club singer says he loved the reaction he would get from the other members of the band when he wore the most outrageous clothes on stage.
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Midlands Woman Evades Israeli Interception
Friday, 1 May 2026
The Westmeath woman is on the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to Gaza.
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Timmy Mallett Is Cycling The Length Of The River Shannon
Thursday, 30 April 2026
The former Children TV presenter Timmy Mallet is describing the Hidden Heartlands are a joy and the boglands are a brown jewel.
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Midlands Man Left Paralysed After "Freak Accident" At Home
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Westmeath's Mark Leader suffered a severe spinal cord injury to his neck.
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The Moylagh JFK 50 Mile Challenge
Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Could you walk 50 miles in 20 hours?
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Midlands Club Organising Team For Children Of All Abilities
Monday, 27 April 2026
ootball For All aims to provide opportunities to people of all abilities to play football and be part of its community.
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How To Spot The Signs Of Heart Failure
Monday, 27 April 2026
Midlands teacher Nicholas Hines and Emer Burke, a Heart Failure Nurse Specialist have been speaking with Midlands 103's Will Faulkner.
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Dave Lawlor Celebrates 50 Years In Music
Friday, 24 April 2026
The Offaly singer says he's still enjoying it.