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The morning after the day before - so how was Drogheda United's FAI Cup winning manager Kevin Doherty feeling? David Sheehan our match commentator recalled the big moments from Drogheda's win over Derry. John O'Connor MD of Tayto Snacks was on home base as he reflected on the history of the famous Irish crisp, which is brilliantly documented in Bobby Aherne's new book. Travel agent Martin Skelly a...

Up For The Cup featured Graham Gartland, who played in the winning 2005 FAI Cup Final team for Drogheda. Denise Lynch from Wool Works in town, told how she's had a huge demand for Drogheda flags, bunting and merchandise. E-commerce expert Ruairi Browne brought us a really interesting analysis on TESCO Clubcard in comparison with prices in other major multiples. Dee Rangers captain Orla Sheehy is l...

Jen Hogan spoke about parents who regret having children and we heard from the burgeoning young support following Drogheda United to the FAI Cup Final. We caught a word with Phil Coulter, a Derry City fan, Drogheda's opponents in that final, who is bringing his new show "Legacy" to the Solstice in Navan on Sunday. Tara Walker rustled up her one pot roast vegetable pasta bake and Sinead Burke paid...

Sarah Carey and Sarah Louise Mulligan reflected, from different perspectives, on Donald Trump's re-election as President of the USA. Mark Woods advised on home security, Stephen J McArdle told and sung a song from his World War 1 project "All My Dream Companions Gone" and Up For The Cup today featured Drogheda United stalwarts; Liam Reay, Anthony Kimmins and Seanie Breen. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Up For The Cup today featured the Drogheda United Ultras. Geraldine Cussen has gathered lots of thrifty gifts for the gifting season ahead. Judith Caffrey, from Maynooth University, knows all about the CAO application process, which opened today for 2025. While pharmacist Kathy Maher advised on changes to aspects of the childhood immunisation programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Suzanne Lynch, Associate Editor with Politico in Brussels and close follower of US politics, offered her opinion on the outcome of the Presidential Election with just hours to go until voting day. Drogheda United face Derry City in the FAI Cup Final on Sunday, we're "Up For The Cup" all week on the show, today featuring stalwarts Larry McQuillan, Jim McArdle, Matt Kavanagh and Paul Holland. Hot of...

Jason McGee was naturally delighted with Blackrock in County Louth being named Ireland's Tidiest Small Town! Slane Castle will be home to the Enchanted Kingdom experience and Alex Earl of Mountcharles is really excited. The multi-talented Rachel Pierce is on a winner with her new children's book "Tales for the Brave". David Sheehan previewed the weekend's sporting action as we dipped into Gavin &a...

Joe Conlon, the Keeper of the Hill and man who revived and established Tlachtga near Athboy as the birthplace of Halloween, joined us on his special day. Gerry paid a visit to Rockfield House just outside Kells, where he came across the Ghosts of the Manor! They're all really into Halloween; the Wheeler, Loughran and Curtis families. The Nelson's dad Gary and son Alfie are costume makers extraordi...

The Drogheda gangland feud features prominently in Nicola Tallant's new book "Web Of Betrayal" which we featured today. Bobby McCormack spoke about his new role as Chairman of the Irish Development Education Association and education in the context of issues impacting life in our world. Aoife McPartlin from Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland advised of ways we can all assist with arresting the declin...

Following the untimely and tragic death of Mark "Maxi" Kavanagh recently, his brother Sean and good friend Padraic O'Rourke explained why they're seeking a new law enacted in Mark's name. Susan McCann is looking forward to the annual LMFM Country concert, Eimear Chaomhanach has penned a delightful new book about bees and Ernie Frazer was in really good company running the Dublin marathon on Sunday...

Mary Owens draws inspiration from her work with and in nature, Irene Gahan brought us her reading recommendations, Rick Cronje chipped in with two beautiful wines and David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary broadcaster, presenter and musician Ronan Collins popped in for chat about his new showband show. Award winning children's author Erika McGann is onto another winner with her latest book "What is a Peachick". Dental Surgeon Deirdre O'Dwyer advised on dental care and children, while Tony O'Kane appealed for support for the new Dundalk football club trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

School Principal Bryan Collins, teacher, parents council member and mother Rebecca Sexton, told us about a voluntary code on mobile phones in south Louth schools, which 90% of parents have bought into! James Rogers outlined the dire financial situation Dundalk football club finds itself in yet again, only weeks after it was saved from extinction. Frank O'Callaghan was so interesting as he told us...

Marie Byrne, founder of the Aisling Group, paid tribute to her friend Michael Reade. Sandra Finegan from Globe Travel covered off a number of hot topics in the world of travel. Denise Wogan took a total break from social media, didn't miss it one bit and has changed her whole approach to what she does professionally & personally. Chairman of Trim Tidy Towns Brian Heffernan is delighted with th...

The tributes poured in for our colleague Michael Reade, whose untimely death was announced earlier today. Colette O'Hagan is all set for her 1,000th marathon in Dublin on Sunday. Kunak McGann's new book is truly Mnasome! SOSAD, the mental health charity, is on the brink of closure unless funding is forthcoming. While we heard about a user feedback initiative at Our Lady of Lourdes Maternity Hospit...

Colm Keys broadly welcomed the new GAA football rules, Rachel Graham offered lots of advice on World Menopause Day, in Gerry's book Josephine Brady's "The Breath of Consolation" is a seminal work in the field of cancer literature, sport with David Sheehan, comedy, that TV theme thing, yes Gerry ate and enjoyed the kiwi skin and all to the delight of our Louise!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

To hell and back - Michael Dwyer's honest account of his decent into alcoholism and recovery. Mufutau Yusef aka Junior's journey from Nigeria to Meath and onto Ireland's National Dance Company. Joe Geraghty's story of blind and visually impaired sportspeople in his new book "Out of Sight". Swapping Halloween costumes and eating Kiwis skin and all!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Calum Agnew winner of the prestigious Hotpress Local Hero award last evening in Dublin joined us for a chat. David Coleman knows all about dealing with anxiety in children and teenagers. No football for more than 400 girls and there just doesn't appear to be a way out? Oisin McGann delivers his climate change webinar to local schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caeva O'Callaghan, who knows the insurance business inside out, went through the do's and don'ts of securing a better price for car insurance. Dr Kate McCann made the case for getting the flu jab and taking a digital detox. Siobhan O'Neill-White had lots of suggestions to occupy little people during the forthcoming mid-term break. Fiona Lennon told us about a repair and bicycle smoothie making wor...

Ciara Burke from Stage & Stone restaurant in Duleek spoke candidly about how tough it is in the hospitality business and why, without assistance from government on VAT, the future for herself and many others may not be viable. Mary Kennedy explained why she's part of a new campaign to raise awareness about RSV in older folk. In wildlife matters Aoife McPartlin explained the life cycle of bats...

Louise and her autograph book prompted listeners to get in touch and what a story Lisa Cummins told about getting Rick Astley's autograph! Gerry just loves fooling round with words in the company of Grace Tierney. Nicky Kyle talked apples and set us some tasks in the organic vegetable garden for October. David Sheehan previewed the weekend's sporting action and we enjoyed our usual Friday laugh in...

As Hurricane Milton roared, we heard from Rory McCullough in Orlando and checked in with Alan O'Reilly from Carlow weather on this side of the Atlantic. The ever listenable Michael Harding joined us on publication of his touching new book about his late father. We heard all about the ever expanding Drogheda Motor Show happening this coming Saturday. And what an emotional conversation Gerry had wit...

Meath county star Cillian O'Sullivan told of his MS diagnosis, Aine McGarry's passion is her beloved Trohanny Cottage, Blake Boland brought us his latest motoring feature and runner, come cyclist come driver Jim Gavin offered his thoughts on road safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Young poultry farmer Ben Tierney loves eggs so much he's about to publish a book of ninety egg recipes! Leia Duffy renewed the appeal for information about her brother Mark two years on after his disappearance in Navan. Dermot Whelan was a bundle of fun and energy as he spoke about his new career and show which he brings to the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim on November 3rd. And our regular veterinari...

Drogheda United manager Kevin Doherty reflected on the club reaching the FAI Cup Final. Stephen Walsh, through his Primal Fitness business, is giving back to the children's ward at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Martina Keegan and Paula McGuinness from the Navan Collective popped in for a chat. Our Road Safety Week features began with Meath Road Safety Officer Audrey Norris and Inspector Peter Gils...