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Gerry really enjoyed his chat with Dundalk man Ultan Moran, who is Digital Marketing and Heritage Officer at Ireland's national cemetery! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Power, owner of uPhone in the heart of Drogheda, saw business drop 75%, as he had to close last Friday until today, following the coming down of Christmas lights outside his premises. He also believes Drogheda needs some special attention to revive retail in the town centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know there are only three species of owl found in Ireland and they're not the ones that go too wit too woo? Aoife McPartlin from Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland took us through the life cycle and lots more about our Irish owls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ope Stephen and his mother Antonia popped into Late Lunch to tell us all about their emerging exciting and different Too Good food business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Williams has plotted a second journey through the darker side of the Irish state and it's criminal actors of all shades in his brilliant new book Crooks 2! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Lunch paid a visit to Mo Chara and what an afternoon we enjoyed in the company of Cillian, Vincent and Oisin, the boys who have created something really special in the heart of Dundalk. The crack was mighty as we enjoyed the banter with the boys, Charles Handy from the Mary Wallopers, Jason McGee an expert in the brewing history of the town, especially McArdle Moore brewery and Brian McMahon...

Dan Bannon has produced the definitive story of an incredible year for Louth Football, encompassing all aspects of the game from inter-county to club fare, with a detailed feature on every club. It's a must have for Louth people in the year that elusive Delaney Cup was won for the first time in 68 years! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On what his now his annual visit to Gerry on Late Lunch, among the humorous topics Neil covered were; his sporting prowess, Volodymyr Zelenskyy's TLT gig in Drogheda, drinking in parliament and his appearances on Countdown... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The irrepressible Neil Delamere, Eddie Tuite's thoughts on reviving Drogheda town centre, Dan Bannon's brilliant Louth yearbook and Laura Torris finding solace in mountain climbing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating twenty years in business today, Late Lunch just had to be at Antonia's Bookstore in Trim, to mark a milestone for the most fabulous independent bookstore and its owner Antonia Daly! We were delighted to chat with authors Roisin O'Donnell, Myles Dungan and Tatyana Feeney, Ivan O'Brien from the O'Brien Press, children from St Patrick's national school who are avid readers, Charley and Sa...

Planning expert Dr Conor Skehan made some salient observations and offered practical and concrete suggestions as to how the heart of Drogheda town could be reinvigorated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Skehan on his ways to reinvigorate the heart of Drogheda, Leah Barniville playing Cinderella in Cork, Eoin Maguire serving up great coffee and more in Dundalk and Peter Kermath lionising Movember! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sisters Aisling Muckian and Aine Mallie diagnosed with breast cancer within weeks of each other, new Ladies Gaelic Football Association CEO Lyn Savage, Irish History Book of the Year author Nicola Pierce and Nicky Kyle's gifts for gardeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the recent An Post Irish Book Awards "Great Irish Wives" was named History Book of the Year to the delight of its author Nicola Pierce, who popped into Late Lunch to reflect on an incredible year in her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an incredible twist of fate, sisters Aisling Muckian and Aine Mallie, who are both in their early thirties, were diagnosed with breast cancer weeks apart earlier this year and are receiving treatment. Here they tell their story to Gerry on Monday's Show... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With twenty-six days to go until we sit for our festive feast, chef Tara Walker offered lots of advice about the traditional turkey table and alternatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.