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Here's a selection from this weeks interviews on Late Lunch! We hear about Love at second sight and a Big Birthday; Ireland's youngest Garda based in Navan; Irish Times Washington Correspondent Suzanne Lynch; the most famous Forager John Wright; Barry Cullen's generosity and concern for his Mum and a lucky escape for our Murph from Ardee..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Book Reviewer Margaret Madden brings us her Book of the Month and more great thriller, fiction and classic picks all guaranteed to stimulate the mind!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're out and about in Navan please do make sure you're keeping your distance, staying within 2Kms of home and have authorisation if you're somewhere you're not supposed to be! Reason being there's a dedicated young Garda on patrol daily - Yes 8 year old Taylor Friel is playing his part in keeping us safe.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We need them and to hear their stories more than ever at this time! Here's a selection of truly great people who spoke with us on Late Lunch recently. Included are; New Mum Emily Watson, Marathon Man Stephen Dever, Aer Lingus Captain Brian O'Sullivan and legendary Musician John Sheahan - lift up your hearts!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The way we do business has also changed dramatically with the onset of Coronavirus and many have had to operate differently and innovate to carry on. Louise McKeown from Magnet Networks gets us up and running to the maximum from home, Listoke Gin have metamorphosised for their and the greater good, Ballymakenny Farm have opened up to a whole new customer base and Bellurgan Engineering have stepped...

Dealing with our new restrictive lives requires an holistic approach - eminent Psychiatrist Dr. Brendan Kelly, Dietician Dr. Conor Kerley and Catholic priest Fr. Shane Crombie all have their say..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Lennon Managing Director of Ardee Coach Trim joined us on Late Lunch to tell us about his decision to make, free of charge, some Personal Protective Equipment for front-line health staff. During the course of the conversation presenter Gerry Kelly inquired if with some financial support Eoin and his team could make more? With a positive response Gerry made the appeal for backing from listener...

While we're in the trenches at home what's the situation like around the world? We spoke to Northeast natives; Grainne Connor in Italy, Patrick Reilly Sweden, Michael Brunnock from New York in the USA and Frances Rogers who's based in Seoul South Korea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we heard from Aer Lingus Captain Brian O'Sullivan who was one of the crew on that first flight to China to collect the first consignment of protective clothing and equipment for front line healthcare staff. We featured Kevin Bridges one afternoon in our Laugh a Day! We caught up with Emma Lennon who's expecting identical triplets! Twelve year old Cairah Beckham wrote a wonderful poem ded...

Included in our selection of interviews this week: Written and published at breakneck speed "Coping with Coronavirus"by Dr. Brendan Kelly; technical assistance greatly appreciated at this time and given by Declan Bailey of Business Tech Help; a new world view on the horizon now which Monachan Magan has been advocating for years; making a Will with solicitor Deirdre Moran from Tallans and Niamh Sha...

Singer Songwriter Michael Brunnock from Kells who has been based in New York for many a day spoke with Gerry from the Big Apple as his recovery from Coronavirus continues.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sociologist Tom Inglis, first Salmon of the season on the Boyne, Sleep Matters with Lucy Wolfe, A Wildlife Year with Michael Fewer and a Baby on the way for Fred and Julie!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Margaret Madden joined us with her selection and in a real first nominated not one but two books for her Book of the Month accolade! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Harry Barry spoke with Gerry Kelly about a most important aspect of the Covid-19 crisis for everyone. Harry begins by recalling a similar experience he encountered during his career in another part of the world.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerry Kelly called into Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda today to meet with the medical professionals on the front line in the fight against Covid-19. Dr Justin Low Consultant in Infectious Diseases, Dr Ian Counihan Respiratory Consultant and Tracey Doherty Assistant Director of Nursing with responsibility for Infection Prevention and Control all had their say about what's happening and wh...

Overcoming anxiety and depression after years, the men who fell short of the Priesthood and the inimitable Patricia Scanlan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Lunch Presenter Gerry Kelly met Sabina last autumn at a Network Louth event he was facilitating and was so impressed! Good to her word the ever busy Dr Brennan popped into studio for a wide-ranging chat with Gerry which is well worth a listen..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Helen Rochford Brennan was diagnosed with Alzheimers in her early sixties seven years ago but she hasn't allowed it define her! Have a listen to a remarkable woman who has helped herself and so many others on her journey... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Woman of Real Substance - Nicola Byrne, On World Book Day Our favourite Author with her new VroomTown book - Emer Conlon and Darver Star carries the hopes of mid-Louth to Cheltenham! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Leap Year Baby's Unusual Arrival, a multiple Stroke survivor, no Snow but Great Show and our Women with no shortage of Opinions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Doyenne of the Manuscript Margaret Madden brings us her Book of the Month and more great read recommendations besides - Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our featured stories this week include a surrogacy far away, open heart surgery and a mother who refused to accept convention for her daughter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stacie Smith and Sean O'Gorman - What a Couple to meet on Valentine's Day with the most wonderful Love Story!! The art of Letter Writing and what they mean evoked memories for listeners and the shocking story Dymphna Farrell has carried for years of her abuse by a Catholic Priest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As news of Phillip Schofield's reveal trends across social media Mike McCarthy one half of Funky Fashion Frolics joined Gerry this afternoon to talk about his own experience of being in a relationship with a child and coming out back in 2004! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wonderful Margaret Madden brings us her Book of the Month and reviews several other titles across a number of genres! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.