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Local Historian Sean Collins recalls the impact of the Spanish Flu on the Northeast at the beginning of the 20th Century and the similarities to Covid-19 today are remarkable.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Louise Mulligan founded the Irish Who Love Trump Association in the aftermath of the 2016 US Presidential Election. With counting of votes ongoing in the 2020 contest and the outcome on a knife edge, one of Trump's greatest admirers joined Gerry on today's Late Lunch.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Lunch IT Expert Declan Bailey takes us through the Do's and Don'ts of online shopping from a vendor and purchasers perspective... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ella Lanigan lives in Sydney with her mother. She's an only child born in late 2001. Her father, who was on a business trip from Ireland, met her mum briefly in March of that year but returned home never knowing of Ella's existence. Ella, who believes her dad is from Meath, told her intriguing story to Gerry on Friday's Late Lunch.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Margaret Madden brings us her Book of the Month and more besides to escape and while away time..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A cancer diagnosis, subsequent surgery and treatment saw Johanne O'Dowd completely reassess her lifestyle especially the food she was eating. Here she tells Gerry her story on Late Lunch - so much food for thought..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Paul Moynagh from NUI Maynooth believes there's no plan to deal with Coronavirus beyond locking down the country. He feels the Government have wasted the opportunity it had to put resources and mechanisms in place after the spring lock down and ahead of the challenging winter season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On January 12th 2017 Emma O'Keeffe and her son Daniel lost their lives in a fatal road traffic accident. Emma would have been thirty on Sunday and ahead of what will be a most difficult weekend for her family Emma's mother Mary tells the story of the Pain that Endures... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite a nonexistent upbringing, Ger Redmond had the world at his feet. Still his parents construed to drag him down, back into a world of violence and crime from which it looked like he'd never be able to escape but eventually he did. Ger's is an inspirational story which gives hope to those who feel trapped in the murky side of life in Ireland today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Dying with Dignity has moved a step closer in Ireland as a bill progresses through Dail Eireann. Bryan Nolan, an End of Life specialist, joined Gerry on Late Lunch today and offered his thoughts on the proposed legislation, our shortcomings in dealing with death and advice on how to deal with end of life when it darkens our doors which is inevitable sooner or later... Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Eileen Rushe was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2018 but following treatment she was given the all clear in the summer of 2019. Though monitored closely since, her most recent checkup revealed her cancer is back. Eileen, facing into another massive battle for life, joined Gerry on Late Lunch today and there wasn't a dry eye in the house..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Following their fantastic win last evening which qualified them for the Europa League Group Stage, we were joined on Late Lunch by one of Dundalk's heroes goalkeeper Gary Rogers, match commentator Adrian Taaffe and mega-fans Kevin Maguire and Orla Crilly to reflect and look forward to more exciting adventures in Europe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following their fantastic win last evening which qualified them for the Europa League Group Stage, we were joined on Late Lunch by one of Dundalk's heroes goalkeeper Gary Rogers, match commentator Adrian Taaffe and mega-fans Kevin Maguire and Orla Crilly to reflect and look forward to more exciting adventures in Europe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Myers new memoir is a fascinating walk through his life and times from 1979 until the present day. Yes it puts right a horrible wrongdoing that cost him his brilliant journalistic career but there's so much more to enjoy in a no holds barred honest recollection of the man, his work and life experiences. Its a book I thoroughly enjoyed and commend to you and as a taster here's my recent inter...

Top DJ Frankie Beats has been through a very tough time because of relentless trolling by one individual using multiple identities. Frankie has discovered the man's identity and confronted him! Guess what? Yes the online attacks have ceased but Frankie's pursuit of this faceless, vile, coward won't..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miss Ireland Chelsea Farrell has been subjected to some vile online trolling by some cowardly persons hiding their true identity, however, their anonymity will soon be no more! Thanks to strong young people like Chelsea who are willing to face these people down and tell their stories.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Margaret Madden brings you her latest recommended reads and in what is a first our Book Guru has selected two titles for her Book of the Month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ramano Dicks has been missing from his home on Gyles Quay in Dundalk since Tuesday evening. His sudden disappearance is out of character and mystifying to his family. On Late Lunch this afternoon his wife Kariska made an emotional appeal for information about her husband's whereabouts.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esther's daughter is sixteen and should be starting her Leaving Certificate studies in a secondary school near her home here in the Northeast. Instead, she's leaving Ireland to live for a time with her father in the UK because of online bullying which saw her come within a hairs breath of taking her own life. Esther tells the story, comments from listeners flow in before Child Protection expert Sh...

It's been more than four years but at long last Tracey Hanby has secured her home for herself and daughter Clodagh. We've been with her along the way and today this wonderful woman returned to reflect on her battle with the bank which saw Tracey triumph... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Courts Correspondent, Frank Greaney unravels the longest murder trial in the history of the State and crime journalist, Paul Williams also chats to Ken Murray about the man behind the murderer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colette Nugent, Chairperson of Louth Vitners and of the Market Bar in Drogheda, speaks to Gerry Kelly about the deferral of the re-opening of public houses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry Taaffe died by suicide recently and his family are devastated. His younger brother Paul spoke about what he believes to be an unnecessary tragedy to Gerry Kelly on this afternoons's Late Lunch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Margaret Madden brings us her Book Of The Month and some more wonderful recommendations besides..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It could be a runner Slane 2021 on its 40th anniversary? Big win for local architects! A taxing situation? Where Eagles Dare! A Covid survivor and that rodent problem persists...... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.