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Chef Tara Walker with lots of advice about preparing Christmas Dinner, Wordfoolery with Grace Tierney, Rick Cronje's wine recommendations and David Sheehan previewing the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show with Louise Walsh, we chatted Christmas traditions, comfort food, veterinary advice and an ongoing search for two missing people Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show with Louise Walsh, a 13 year old made a heartbreaking appeal after his 14 year old brother died from inhaling deodorant fumes. A new elf for children with autism. Find out how Trim Food Bank can help you and Christmas hope - one story of joy as a local woman beats her prognosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A heartbroken 13 year old urges teenagers not to inhale gases from aerosols after his 14 year old brother died. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cooney twins describe the abuse they suffered from four years of age at the hands of Michael Griffin. PJ Norris and his crew of traveling wilburys are doing real good along the Boyne canal. Niall Hatch from Birdwatch Ireland joined us ahead of the commencement of this year's Irish Garden Bird Survey and Tony Toner had strong views on the need for instruction in road safety from a young age. Ho...

Michael Griffin pleaded guilty at Dundalk Circuit Court recently to 8 counts of indecent assault on twins Mary and Regina Cooney. The abuse which occurred between 1974 and 1982, began when the girls were aged 4 and continued until they were 12. The twins waiving their right to anonymity ensured Griffin was named. He was convicted, remanded in custody and is awaiting sentencing in January. Sho...

Superintendent Andrew Watters spoke about the need for all of us to play our part in road safety. Eddie Travers from Ardcath and Clonalvey's Dervila Bowler, who own Fraunces Tavern, the oldest bar in New York City, had a lovely chat with Gerry. Gerry also paid a visit to Sandpit National School where first-time author Emer Murray read her new book to a captive audience. While St Fechin's ladies ro...

On another dark day on our roads in the Northeast, Superintendent Andrew Watters spoke extensively about what we all must do while driving, cycling or walking to make getting around safer for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Declan Bailey's Black Friday technology bargains, Antonia Day's recommended reads, Gerry goes for a Hidden Hearing test, Sister Isabelle Smyth's AI explanatory and David Sheehan looks ahead to the weekend's sorting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cathy Keenan on what its like to lose a child in a road traffic accident, Perth based Cathal Mongey's idea for a new book series, we had an update from Elma Beirne about that house in Rathmolyon, Ireland's playoff for a World Cup place now known and comedian Al Porter had a word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Armada says goodbye to her Juice Works, Paddy Prendiville edits Phoenix magazine for the 41st year, Maria Macklin advises on Christmas Party Wear and David Carr has a cool idea to create family memories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cathy Keenan's daughter Kate died in a Road Traffic Accident on January 22nd 2024. Cathy recalls the knock on the door no one expects or ever wants when the Garda arrive to break the terrible news. How events unfold, not wanting to believe her child will never come home, the support she received, upset in the graveyard, feeling all alone in the days and weeks subsequently, trying to cope, carry on...

Maria Macklin from House of Colour had lots of advice about what to and not to wear to that Christmas bash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An emotional Laura Armada told us why she had no option but to cease her Juice Works business after nine years because of a number of factors but especially the stringent regulations around natural, fresh produce production and shelf life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following on from Gerry highlighting the chaotic traffic situation in and out of the M1 Drogheda Retail Park on Drogheda's Northside, Louth County Council have replied... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antoinette Tyrrell said goodbye to the daily commute in Ireland for a new life working from home in Spain! Kathryn Thomas launches her new Podcast "Are We There Yet" today. Dr Kate McCann advised on men's health and overloading with sugary treats. And composer Michael Holohan's Mass of the Bells, commemorating the anniversaries of St Oliver Plunkett and Mother Mary Martin, is happening on Sunday n...

Tributes poured in on this afternoon's Late Lunch as Gerry spoke about the fatal road crash and was joined by Sean McDermott's Chairman Fergal Finn and Drumconrath businessman Dermot Muldoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fergal Finn and Dermot Muldoon said some lovely words about the young people who died in that horrific road crash on the Ardee/Dundalk road on Saturday. Elma Beirne faces losing €60K and her new home if the developer is liquidated. Erika McGann has four children's books out at the minute with Run Home Little Fox nominated for children's book of the year! And Brian Byrne brings his She Must Go show...

Things got toasty with listeners to Late Lunch! From Rave to Behave Sinead Burke's latest musings. A first novel from Frank Shouldice is being widely acclaimed. Aoife McPartlin figured out the life and times of our swans. David Sheehan brought us his sports preview and Alan Carr the laughs with classic comedy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aoife McPartlin, from Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland, enlightened us on the life and times of Ireland's largest bird the Swan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paddy Comyn from Done Deal Cars is so impressed with the all new electric Renault classics reborn while Noel Stewart and Donal Waters offered great advice on what to look out for battery wise if you're buying a used electric vehicle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Lunch paid a visit to long-time Show sponsors Blackstone Motors Showrooms in Drogheda, where we spoke with owners Noel Stewart and Donal Waters, Paddy Comyn from Done Deal Motors, Louth's All Star Sam Mulroy, Louth ladies captain Aine Breen and her teammate Kate Flood and Louth senior mens's assistant manager Peter Dooley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our visit to Late Lunch and Louth GAA sponsors Blackstone Motors Drogheda Showrooms, Louth senior men's Captain Sam Mulroy dropped by to reflect on a year that saw him lift the Leinster and Louth tiles with county and club Naomh Mairtin and become only the third Louth man to be an All Star! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John McGahon's back, not politically, but as CEO of Dundalk Chamber. He's so enthusiastic in his new role and sanguine about his exit from the world of politics. No regrets as he regains his life from the round the clock call yet he hasn't ruled out a return to the hustings in the future? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our series featuring women councillors in Louth and Meath, with the youngest councillor ever elected to Louth County Council, Sinn Fein's Dundalk South representative Sionnain McCann. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.