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The Big Story

Midlands 103

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.

21 episodes
Avg 14 min
English

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August 24 · 14 min
It's Devastating To Be Told Your Cancer Is Treatable But Not Curable At The Age Of 41
Portarlington's Avril Tierney was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019.
August 14 · 19 min
Midlands Parents Appeal For School Place For Their Son With Additional Needs
The eight-year-old lives with cerebral palsy, autism and moderate intellectual disabilities.
August 10 · 9 min
Camping In Connemara
John Whelan says it gives you great flexibility and freedom.
August 5 · 12 min
Mums Appeal For Extra Support For Children With A Rare Metabolic Disorder
Roseanne Dwyer and Aoife Murphy have been speaking with Will Faulkner on Midlands Today.
August 5 · 10 min
Garda Updates With Superintendent Tony Tighe, Tullamore Garda Station
He's been speaking with Will Faulkner on the Midlands Today Show.
August 5 · 38 min
Listen Back: The Life And Times Of The Former GAA President Liam O Neill
He passed away on August 4th.
July 30 · 22 min
Tributes Are Being Paid To Glen Hansard
People in the midlands have been sharing their memories of the singer.
July 21 · 13 min
Offaly Farmer Fired Warning Shot to Scare Masked Raiders
Seamus Farrell used his legally owned shotgun to scare them.
July 15 · 17 min
A Man's Reflection: Ireland Has Developed A Familiar Ritual When A Woman Is Killed
A retired Garda sergeant for the Midlands is developing a community safety toolkit to tackle issues such as domestic and gender based violence.
July 7 · 6 min
Fundraiser To Be Held In Memory Of Westmeath Woman Who Died In A Crash In Spain
'Moving for Michaela' is a raising money for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.
July 7 · 15 min
Midlands Family Escape European Wildfires
They left their accommodation with their just their passports.
July 7 · 8 min
Midlands Dad To Line Out In GAA World Games Along Side His Son
The event will take place in Waterford from Monday July 13th until Friday 17th.
June 18 · 8 min
Mullingar Woman Left Speechless When She Was Crowned The Westmeath Rose
Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh says she couldn't believe she won.
June 12 · 7 min
Applegreen To Create 40 New Jobs In Laois
It is opening a Popeyes® chicken restaurant in Portlaoise.
June 12 · 28 min
Overcoming A Gambling Problem
Daniel Coulter battled the addiction in his 20s.
June 10 · 11 min
Midlands School Fundraising For Therapy Dog
They need to raise €15,000.
June 10 · 8 min
Mary Coughlan To Return To Forest Fest
The event is being held in Laois next month.
June 10 · 9 min
Midlands Town To Get New Outdoor Space For Young People
Local youth group 'Comhairle na nÓg Laois,' designed the outdoor space.
June 9 · 20 min
Shane Ross: "RTÉ Saints, Scholars and Scandals
He has been speaking with Will Faulkner on the Midlands Today Show.
June 9 · 18 min
Stephen Grant: Grant Engineering Investing €8m Into Its Facilities
The investment will create 60 new jobs.

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