Late Lunch Best Bits & Features

Winter has descended on Rosie Maye's wonderful garden, yet the range of colours is still outstanding! Close your eyes, listen and let your imagination join us on a walkabout in Winter... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In early December 2023 Patrice Matthews joined Gerry Kelly on his Late Lunch Show not a year on from losing two of her sons PJ and Mikey to suicide within thirteen weeks of each other. What followed was an incredibly moving, touching and emotional story told by a mother still trying to come to terms with her immense loss. This is the extract from that interview that picked up one of the most prest...

Orlaith Carmody interviews Flor McCarthy, head of training for Women for Election on why more women are needed in Irish politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerry pays an August visit to Rosie Maye's wonderful garden near Slane, where the Hydrangea are ruling the roost! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Lunch Special Feature on the Leinster Senior Football Final featuring; management duo Mickey Harte and Gavin Devlin, county chairman Peter Fitzpatrick, new stadium steering group member Ronan Lynch, former players Colm Nally and Paddy Keenan, Noel Stewart from sponsors Blackstone Motors and LMFM Louth match commentator Colm Corrigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

It's May and Gerry returns to Rosie Maye's beautiful garden near Slane in Meath where early Summer's flowers, shrubs and trees are making their appearance! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Breen, Crime Editor of The Irish Sun, talks about his newspaper's nine part true crime podcast about Ireland's most dangerous and notorious crime family as episode one goes live today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of his Manchester United Legends appearance with Bryan Robson and Lee Sharpe at the TLT Theatre in Drogheda on Monday May 8th, Norman joined Gerry on Late Lunch where they talked all things footie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second of the series, Gerry pays a late March visit to Rosie Maye's beautiful garden, where in the space of weeks, much has already changed.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teresa and Derek Bellamy are onto something unique with children's books, which they customise for each individual child! Have a listen as the founders of "The Elephant's Trunk" publishing company explain who and what they are to Gerry on Late Lunch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosie Maye, better known as the Insomniac Gardener, invited Gerry along to her magnificent garden near Slane, as her vast array of snowdrops and more besides deliver an early burst of joyous early spring colour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tara Walker takes on the Christmas table with a twist this time round.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On foot of Mayo GAA being refused permission by Croke Park to wear rainbow coloured numbers on their jerseys, Meath whistler David Gough believes his stance on LGBTQ+ issues without and within the Association has cost him top level refereeing assignments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday October 7th 2019, to coincide with the release of her powerful memoir "Overcoming", Vicky Phelan joined Gerry Kelly on his Late Lunch Show. Today on the passing of a most courageous woman and in tribute to her strength and fortitude we remember Vicky through her own words and thoughts. Condolences to her husband, children and family - May She Rest in Peace.... Hosted on Acast. See acast....

He's the man behind the butchers counter in Texaco Wilkinstown, who on Tuesday, decided to take time out in order to support his daughter Ella, who was playing a GAA match for Drumconrath National School Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's some of the little ones we heard from previously.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our own David Sheehan joined Gerry to discuss his new book “Dublin: Game Of My Life”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Margaret Madden brings us her Book of the Month and more great recommendations besides... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's not much room, for messing up mushroom, when you listen to Tara Walker rustle up another of her favourite soups.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A year on from fighting for his life, Meath GAA star Graham Geraghty, spoke to us for the first time about those days when his life was on the line.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tara Walker from East Coast Cookery School brings us another timely autumn/winter warmer in the guise of a beautiful Seafood Chowder - Yummy Yummy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an emotional interview Sheena Hattie recalls the short life of son Conor and the invaluable support she received from the Jack & Jill Foundation... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following a smear test, Eileen Rushe had cell abnormalities, however, there were failures in her subsequent treatment which resulted in a cervical cancer diagnoses in late 2018. We spoke with Eileen on Late Lunch about her situation as she began treatment in January 2019 and this incredible woman joined us subsequently from time to time to speak about the highs and lows of her cancer journey. Our...

Early on the morning of Sunday November 1st 2020, a young mother stood on the Castlebellingham Flyover on the M1 Motorway about to jump. Bronwyn McLoughlin happened to be passing, stopped, intervened, saved her life but slipped away quietly as assistance and family members arrived on the scene. Receiving help subsequently and now feeling much better, she was desperate to make contact with the...

Abbie Gleeson's parents paid a builder over 35k to give their bubbly 7 year old Abbie who suffers with one of the worlds most rare conditions KCNQ2 a special room of her own. The builder left them with a room with mould and rising damp. The room is unsafe for anyone not least a 7 year old with these complications, today her parents have appealed for help to give Abbie the room she needs and deserv...