LMFM Lite Lunch Listen Back

On the eve of our National Day, no better time to talk about the greening of the White House with Lynne Kelleher and the Smyth's, Tommy and Treasa, in New York city ahead of the annual parade on 5th Avenue. Marian Fossett of circus dynasty paid a lovely tribute the the greatest showman Tom Duffy who has passed away. Sabina Brennan whetted the appetite for her documentary about migraine that airs t...

Back in Louth, safe and sound from the Ukraine with his family, Brendan Murphy is relieved yet sad that he has had to leave his home from home. Fr Paul Byrne's choice of LPG fuelled car has proved to be inspired! Veterinarian Sinead Kelly answered the call from pet lovers, Anne Hodge loves her Curating job at the National Gallery, we enjoyed another 2 on Toosday and a classic from Calamity Jane. H...

Leon Blanche tipped us off ahead of the Cheltenham Festival which begins tomorrow. With the people of Ukraine in mind, Sandra Finegan was cautious yet upbeat about getting away this summer. Domhnall Lennon is just back from delivering aid into Poland, Ronan Collins is on the road again with his Reeling in the Years Showband Show, Susan McGovern's new book was inspired by her grandchildren and pets...

Soon to retire Louth Garda Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan reflected on his forty year career. Declan Bailey reviewed the latest Apple suite of new products. Tara Walker rustled up another simple Spring dish, Angela Ryan told us how she loves her engineering work with Irish Water and David Sheehan looked ahead to a busy sporting weekend. We also enjoyed Michael McIntyre's comedy, puzzled many...

The cost of fuel at the pumps varies quite a lot from place to place as listeners responded with prices from across the Northeast. What an uplifting story Jennifer Drum told of her search for Yaroslav in the Ukraine. Dr Ken Whelan made his pitch for Saltwater Detectives, David Hegarty calmed the atmosphere, Charlie Coakley told of Irish Water's commitment to sustainability and Gerry gave a spin to...

Mia Doring reflected on her years of sexual exploitation and recovery, Tony Conlon reminded us of fuel economy tips as Donal Waters and Noel Stewart from Blackstone Motors joined in our monthly Motoring feature. Niamh McDonnell is fermenting foods, Matt Thomson is working hard to conserve water which we all can assist with and it was Hey Baby from Dirty Dancing.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

On International Women's Day it was women all the way on Late Lunch today as Banban Goulding spoke about the positive influence her mother Dr Moira Woods has had on her and women's matters in general in Ireland. Luba Healy brought us a ray of hope from Ukraine as her mother and grandmother received an unexpected gift. Sisters Lesa Malone and Nora Morris told us what its like to run a business with...

Politico journalist Suzanne Lynch is at the heart of Europe in Brussels from where she offered her thoughts on the continent's first major conflict since World War ll. Charlie Lamson from the Irish Red Cross thanked Irish people for the €12 million donated for aid to Ukraine in recent days. Jean Woods made an impassioned appeal for help to send her teenage son Stephen to Texas for life saving trea...

He made it out of Ukraine and into Poland but Louth man Brendan Murphy has mixed emotions. Nicky Kyle had lots to say and advise on as the gardening season ratchets up. Tara Walker brought us the first of her Spring dishes, David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's soccer action, we enjoyed comedy and a final song from Sing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On World Book Day we were joined by Irene Gahan from Academy Books and children's author Emer Conlon. Niall Hatch from Birdwatch Ireland ran the rule over the Corvid family. Sarah Mallon and Lorna Cooney looked ahead to Enterprise week, Oliver Usher told us about a unique auction and Gerry's feature on the movie Sing continued.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Mary O'Kane advised on how to deal with and talk about the war in Ukraine to our children while our medical doctor Kate McCann focused on viral infections in young children and those new IV Drip therapies now on offer in Ireland. Fr Paddy Rushe reflected on Ukraine too and other matters at the beginning of the Lenten season. We had a chat with a husband and wife window cleaning team and heard m...

Gerry always enjoys the banter with the brilliant Neil Delamere! Professor John Sweeney put the latest dire climate report in context, Mary Cunningham told how she now struggles for every breath while Abby Wynne advised how important it is to be grounded at this stressful time. We also heard another 2 on Toosday and a cracker from our featured movie soundtrack which featured in the movie Sing. Hos...

Luba Healy, who lives in Trim, is ringing her mother Nina in the Ukraine every three hours to check on her and her 98 year old grandmother Galina's safety - a truly shocking situation. David Hegarty imparted some of his years of wisdom about how to keep healthy and well as we move through life. Niall O'Reilly told us about Waivlength, his new autonomous social media platform in the making. Jordan...

On today's show, we heard how Brendan Murphy had to chillingly end his call from Kyiv after spotting a warplane overhead. We also talked about the situation with the Women with Opinions while end of month calls about wine and books were also covered. As usual, David Sheehan gave us his sports preview of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Russia invades Kyiv, Louth native Brendan Murphy shares his fears on how he and his family may not escape as Russian forces close in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, money expert Eoin McGee talks finances. On a day that Russian forces invaded Ukraine, Gerry talked to two men with Louth links who are on the ground in Kyiv and Moscow. An uplifting tale of a pet crow and Drogheda legend guitarist Paddy Goodwin collaborates with Paul Brady on a new song Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With war looming in Europe, we were joined by two local men based in Moscow and Kiev respectively. Alan Moore spoke from a Russian perspective with Brendan Murphy offering his take from the Ukrainian side and sadly it makes for worrying listening. Niall Kierans is closing the doors of his family business after 104 years, Ruairi Smyth reminded us that image can be fake and Gerry rolled on with his...

Nothing like being ahead of yourself! Yes Gerry in all earnest declared today Pancake Tuesday! Must be something to do with the energy around the ambigram or palindrome that is 220022? Anyways it was eggs, flour & milk with our 2 on Toosday and Jersey Boys thrown in for good measure. Oh and Louise and Gerry went shopping too... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith Barry mesmerised Gerry with his Magic yet again! Meath Road Safety Officer Mick Finnegan appealed to drivers to slow down as road fatalities so far this year rise sharply. Vinny O'Reilly is selling Dog Showers? Niall Murphy is back trading the boards, Sinead Burke is longing for that family holiday and it's Jersey Boys all the way this week as our featured soundtrack... Hosted on Acast. See...

Masks Away - Love Back! School Lunches Sorted, Gerry makes amends for standing up Rachael English and David Sheehan looks ahead to the weekend in Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colm O’Rourke and Mattie Kerrigan paid warm tributes to our former colleague the late great Kevin Mallon. Fisheries officers Aoife Walsh and Andrew Crosbie told us why they love what they do. Allen O’Donoghue brought his many years of experience to bear on Parenting scenarios. Lorraine Keane believes there’s lots of ways women can take better care of their Hormone Health. While...

Not a Valentine in sight but lots of Love nevertheless on Palintimes Day on Late Lunch! Shiels & Boylan; O'Callaghan & Smyth; Cooke & McNamee; Louise, Hunter & Cookie; Lily & Misty, all told their stories of friendship as Gerry caught up with his pal Eddie... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First Holy Communion - It doesn't have to cost a fortune if you follow Siobhan O'Neill White's advice! Having an endorsement from Operation Transformation has put further wind in the sails of local business EVB Sport as Lizzie Doran explained. Patrick Reilly joined us from Sweden with all Covid restrictions now lifted, David Sheehan previewed the weekend's sporting action and Gerry brought the cur...

With the cost of living becoming ever more expensive, Ashling Lowe from the Meath told Bank told of the struggle it is to make ends meet while Chloe Symonds, the Frugal Mama, knows how to stretch every Euro! With last evening's Lottery Jackpot won in Meath, Fran Whearty and the Money Doctor John Lowe were on hand with lots of advice for the winner. The Ghost Bus is about to roll in Carlingford and...

And they call it Puppy Love but buyer beware as Maria Clifford can now testify. Bird boxes at the ready as our feathered friends prepare to nest - Niall Hatch had lots of advice. Natalie Kelly and her Dolls are simply The Best!!! Eilish Balfe is so proud of her little ones and we rolled back the years with more from the Sound of Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.