Late Lunch Best Bits & Features

Slav Vavro was thirteen when diagnosed with cancer, three years on following two trips abroad for specialist treatment his battle continues, having undergone another procedure here at home in Temple Street Hospital recently. Having met Slav and his mother Nadia back in 2018 and spoken to her subsequently, Gerry called Nadia for an update on her son's situation... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Long before his time Philip Heary Jnr went to meet his maker this week. A well known and loved man in Kells, Meath, the Northeast and beyond, the outpouring of grief and love for Philip bears testament to his universal popularity. In September 2019, following a prolonged stay in hospital and a life threatening battle with sepsis, Phillip joined Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch for what turned out to be a...

It's Ireland 1989 and Margaret Madden is all set to sit her Leaving Certificate. Suddenly everything changes with a pregnancy at seventeen which sees baby Sarah arrive in September. Despite intense pressure Margaret is determined to keep and rear her child. This is Margaret's Story - Baby I Love You.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kathleen Tuite was born in the Castlepollard Mother & Baby Home where she remained with her mother for three years until she was adopted. Kathleen never saw her mother again and knew nothing of her until ten years ago when fate intervened and all was revealed..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the first Late Lunch Show of 2021, LMFM paid tribute to one of Dundalk's most famous and talented sons, singer/songwriter Liam Reilly who passed away unexpectedly on New Year's Day. Colleagues from the world of music, friends and associates remembered Liam and we also return to an interview he did with Ken Murray on Late Lunch in May 2014 where he spoke extensively about his life and times. Hos...

Celebrating Age Friendly Fingal with this Christmas Special featuring many of the people and organisations who make Fingal a fine place to age! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Lunch wine expert Rick Cronje brings us his recommendations to match and enhance our festive foods this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A group of eminent Irish academics in the field of health have issued a report supporting supplementation with Vitamin D in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Dan McCartney a signatory of the paper explained why he and his colleagues have come to this conclusion... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Friday's Late Lunch we spoke to a Louth woman who was looking for the woman who saved her life on the Castlebellingham flyover on the M1 on Sunday November 1st. She described the woman as her "Angel" and was keen to meet her again. Well today on Late Lunch that Angel came forward and the women reconnected... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our final book review of the year with Margaret Madden who selected her Books of the Month and Year as well as recommending lots of Christmas Crackers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A thankful Louth woman is searching for her 'guardian angel' who saved her life by pulling her down from a motorway flyover last month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our go to Tech and IT Man Declan Bailey brings us a selection of Christmas gifts for the person in your life who loves their technology..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that on average every household in Ireland is responsible for up to €1,000 of food waste annually and Christmas is the most wasteful time of year! However, we can all do our bit for Mother Earth, still have a good time and save money - its a win win all round. Caitriona Redmond from Wholesome Ireland offers some really practical advice about how to reduce waste this year.... Hosted on...

Some fascinating insights into the man and his illustrious career with Dublin, following the publication of his autobiography appropriately called "The Hill", while in conversation with Gerry on Late Lunch.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine Gerry Kelly giving Kylie the boot!! Yes today even Miss Minogue had to make way for the most important guest of the year on Late Lunch - Santa Claus! And the man of the moment was in great form as he reassured the children of the Northeast that despite Covid-19 all is well in the North Pole and on schedule for his annual Christmas visit... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Late Lunch organic gardening expert Nicky Kyle offers a range of suggestions for gifts that will make the person with green fingers in your life very happy this Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Margaret Madden brings us her Book of the Month and recommends a couple of other cracking reads - Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Brian MacCraith, Chairperson of Ireland's Covid-19 Taskforce, confirms that plans are well afoot to roll out a vaccination programme across the country from January, with sufficient doses to cover the population. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He was there when Mickey Harte took the reins in Tyrone back in 2002, was a member of teams that won the county's first and two subsequent All Ireland titles, going on to be named an All Star on four occasions. Is there anyone more qualified to offer an insight into the new Louth Manager? Philip Jordan spoke about his former boss to Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch today.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

On World Children's Day fifteen year old Ruairi Holohan from Drogheda spent time with Micheal Martin where he raised the issue of homophobia. Still on cloud nine, Rory spoke with Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch and filled him in on how the meeting with An Taoiseach earlier today went and what it feels like being a victim of homophobia.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In recent days it has emerged that one of the spectators murdered by crown forces in Croke Park on November 21st 1920 was born in Boyerstown just outside Navan in County Meath. Patrick O'Dowd's descendant Liam Dinneen, who uncovered the story, spoke with Gerry on Late Lunch this afternoon... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carberry's on the North Strand in Drogheda may be closed at the moment but in the minds of so many at home and abroad it will always be open! Local Historian Sean Collins recently wrote a brilliant recollection about an institution of music, story song and more besides..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In his latest work, Ireland's foremost crime writer, Paul Williams, reveals the life and shocking times of the nation's most infamous crime boss Gerry Hutch. Paul spoke to our Gerry on Late Lunch about a man he terms an "ordinary decent criminal" if such exists? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Caroline Ginnelly, whose son Martin died in an accident in July 2018 only five minutes from his home, recalled that fateful day, the pain that never goes away and appealed to all road users to take greater care..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having retired this year after a glorious Cheltenham, Barry Geraghty has written his Memoir called "True Colours" - a fascinating read! Barry joined Gerry on Late Lunch and the pair covered every sort of ground... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.