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The Big Story

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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.

39 episodes
Avg 13 min
English

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Friday · 21 min
Keith Barry Brings His Magic To Midlands Today
Keith Barry amazes Will Falkner with mind-bending tricks on Midlands Today
Thursday · 13 min
Spooktacular Homemade Halloween Treats With Hey Pesto's Yvonne Carthy
Hey Pesto's Yvonne Carty treats Will Falkner to homemade Halloween goodies.
October 23 · 12 min
Laois Woman Says She's Having To Fight To Get Answers For A Reproductive Health Issue
She says she's in constant pain.
October 23 · 11 min
Midlands Graduate Nurse Says Her Dream Has Been "Shattered" Because Of The HSE
Della Clarke, from Rosemount, has been speaking with Will Faulkner.
October 21 · 4 min
A Fur-Midable Addition To A Midlands School
Therapy dog Viola is bringing plenty of smiles to the students' faces.
October 20 · 12 min
Midlands Woman Creates Someone Like Me, Your Cancer Community App
It's to help people find information when they are going through treatment.
October 20 · 8 min
"Place Names of Ireland: From Inishbiggle To New Twopothouse"
A new book by a Midlands Author has revealed which town was once known as the "Paris of the Midlands".
September 24 · 6 min
The Community That Came Together For Miya
Valerie Rooney of Clare Ladies GFC reflects on the extraordinary support shown to Miya and her family.
September 24 · 11 min
"I Always Bring Attention Even When I Don't Want It" Offaly Woman's Story Of Living With Dwarfism
Shakira Darby discusses the barriers she has faced while pursing a career in civil engineering.
September 22 · 17 min
The Role Of Taoiseach Was A Heavy Weight Brian Cowen's Shoulders
That's according to Gary Murphy author of Anatomy Of A Taoiseach: Brian Cowen.
September 21 · 12 min
A Mother's Campaign For Compassion In Irish Healthcare
Roisin Molloy speaks about her devastating experience of losing her baby boy and why compassion in healthcare is vital.
September 21 · 14 min
Mullingar Women's Fight For Life-Saving Cancer Treatment
GoFundMe for Mum of two Jane Swarbrigg to access specialist cancer treatment in New York.
September 18 · 15 min
Maria Walsh MEP Opens Up About Her Pregnancy Journey
Maria Walsh MEP speaks about her pregnancy and her journey through IVF.
September 14 · 12 min
Banagher Women Shares Her Story Of Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Carol Grogan discusses her cancer journey and the story behind her memoir, The Shadow That Walks Beside Me
September 11 · 9 min
Patrick Bergin On Saying Goodbye To His Irish Castle.
Actor Patrick Bergin Speaks to Will Falkner About Selling His Historic Castle.
September 11 · 13 min
Portlaoise Woman’s 28 Year Struggle With Migraine
Catherine Hearns Shares Her Experience Of Living With Debilitating Migraines
September 7 · 10 min
Westmeath Photographer Ringside For Katie Taylor's Final Fight
Photographer James Crombie says it was emotional being in the dressing room ahead of the fight.
September 2 · 21 min
Bressie Discusses PHD Into Irelands Mental Health Treatment History
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
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.

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