Late Lunch Best Bits & Features

Rats plague the lives of householders, an unlikely national heroine, a young man with the world at his fingertips, communication that simply shouldn't ever happen and that first year together a local couple will never forget..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An aggressive bird, goodbye to all that, a match made on earth and heaven, what's in a nickname and you'll never walk alone!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Book Reviewer Margaret Madden selects her Book of the Month and recommends more great reads besides - Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Nephew older than his Uncle? A fledgling business idea hatched during lock down is flying! Those Italia '90 memories keep on coming. A book well worth reading and making music at the kitchen table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Memories of Italia '90 thirty years on, tempestuous times and our man in Houston Texas, after forty years ministry he wouldn't do it all over again, a vintage camper van is one man's passion, why Trixie really is a Treat, historical revisionism - yay or nay and those magical lockdown EPs..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Never sick in his life, in good health, early fifties not your typical Covid-19 candidate? Pat Harty tells his survival story in what should be a cautionary tale to all who believe they're untouchable by Coronavirus... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I had the pleasure of interviewing the late Johnny Kierans on Late Lunch back in June 2015 when we talked extensively about his life and times. Here's our conversation which I'm delighted to air once more in tribute to a wonderful husband, father, businessman and sportsman - Rest in Peace John... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No Wedding No Worries for Grace Corrigan, Gina Daly's become a much followed Food Blogger, Suzanne Lynch Irish Times Washington Correspondent on the ground in the USA amid the turmoil, Tara Poleon's dramatic river rescue, Laura Barry beats Coronavirus and her nine week stay in hospital from daughter Emma's perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Barry had mild flu-like symptoms in late March which called for a GP visit but within hours her temperature spiked and she was admitted to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. That was April 1st from where she emerged on Tuesday following an epic battle for her life! Laura tells her story with daughter Emma reflecting on nine long weeks... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Good news as Ben McCormack's successful three year treatment concluded with celebrations recently. Harry O'Donoghue's terrier Ruby named Dog of the Decade. Niall Hatch from Birdwatch Ireland explains why you shouldn't rescue small birds. Larry a victim of domestic abuse tells his story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our book reviewer Margaret Madden brings us her Book of the Month and some more wonderful recommendations to keep you Bookie Wooks busy - Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Larry a domestic abuse victim tells his story to Gerry on Late Lunch... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That search for a vaccine, mass testing, the ethical dilemma and more besides from Professor Paul on Tuesday's Late Lunch.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A ten year old's very special bond with her granny, a clarion call from an hotelier with a powerful hashtag, the arrival of identical triplet girls, a local Come Dine with Me and how music inspired a woman through tough times..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Rooney attends Carrickleck National School, she's ten and in fourth class. She hasn't been able to see or visit her granny Olive Rooney, however, Rachel has come up with a lovely way to keep in touch on a daily basis with Olive... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hotelier, Farmer, Business Woman, Food Ambassador, Wife, Mother the dynamic Olivia Duff talks about coping with and emerging from this unprecedented economic shut down and has coined a slogan that points the way forward for all businesses... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Paul Moynagh has his finger on the pulse when it comes to dealing with and finding a panacea that will enable the world emerge from the Coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new arrival in the back of a car, a daughter unable to mourn her mother, no beer year, an unrestricted talent, a very special birthday and a view from the West Wing... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether its apparent or not we're all feeling a sense of loss to a lesser or greater degree for the life we enjoyed until recently. Lea McInerney draws from her knowledge and experience as a palliative care nurse and health policy advisor as she discusses what to expect as we move through the grieving process... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If ever a story summed up the feelings of so many who've lost loved ones at this time, it's Ina McCrumlish talking about the passing of her mother Marie recently and not being able to say goodbye..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Paul Moynagh joined Gerry for their now weekly chat on the state of play with Covid-19. Paul spoke about testing, its focus and why we need mass testing and results within 24 hours if we're to manage our emergence from lock down efficiently and effectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The joy of Playing Cards, Organic Gardener Nicky Kyle on better living, an appeal for a special Birthday Boy, Dunany & the demand for flour and a local hairdresser with a new chair design which she hopes will allow her business re-open safely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Paul Moynagh from Maynooth University joined Gerry for a now weekly chat about the measures and search for a drug or vaccine to combat Covid-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solicitor Deirdre Moran discusses Domestic Violence, New Mum Dionne O'Rourke-Ryan delivers her baby despite having Covid-19, Author Nicola Pierce publishes her cracking new book, the inspirational Fr Michael Cusack lifts our spirits, Artist & Designer Niamh Fitzsimons has spotted something in the minds of children and Environmentalist Sean McDonagh believes our abuse of the Earth and Mother Na...

On Late Lunch since the spread of the Pandemic and lock down in Ireland we've spoken weekly to Immunologist Professor Paul Moynagh from Maynooth University about many aspects of Covid-19 including the world-wide search for effective drugs and a vaccine... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.