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Getting to grips with Grok, Louth launches its Hare's Corner Biodiversity Project, Sandra Finegan advises on new travel regulations and David Sheehan previews the weekend's FA Cup action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth Breslin, Director of the Irish Sexual Exploitation Research and Policy Institute, is clear about what needs to happen to protect vulnerable women, children and men from exploitation by Grok and other similar online tools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In her heart-breaking 2022 interview, Patrice Matthews recalls the loss of her two sons, PJ and Mikey to suicide and the subsequent establishment of SAFE Castlebellingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seeking the truth about the death of Kelly Lynch, Rhoda Smith on dealing with depression, staff assaulted at the A&E Department of Drogheda hospital, what Men's Aid are about and local farmers totally opposed to the Mercosur deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retired PSNI Detective James Brannigan, founder of the Katie Trust, is assisting the family of Kelly Lynch, whose body was found in a Monaghan canal on St Patrick's Day 2024, discover what really happened their daughter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rhoda Smith from Slane Counselling Centre explained what depression is, the reasons we become depressed, its symptoms and what we can do to deal with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meath based Venezuelan Maria Isabel Meza Silva reflected on the fractious situation in her homeland, USA based Jim Bishop offered his take on his President's foibles, Showcase bound Louth businesswomen joined us and Eamonn Norris who counts Emmerdale among his directorial career had his say on Corriedale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Though now living far away from home in Bettystown County Meath, the situation in Venezuela and violent death of her father, is never far away from the thoughts of Maria Isabel Meza Silva, who welcomes the removal of President Nicolas Maduro by the USA but only if it leads to regime change through democratic elections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating the Three Kings in Spain and Little Christmas in Ireland, An Post not doing a Danish on its letter delivery service and Vincent's welcoming donations during business hours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Folklorist Michael Fortune says Nollaig na mBan isn't an Irish tradition in most of the country, rather Little Christmas which is part and parcel of the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Armada tells about today in her native Spain, a public holiday, which is more important than Christmas or New Year's Day to Spaniards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peadar O'Boyle was merely 623 grams when born, now four years old, the little boy has overcome so many challenges and now wants to walk. His mum Ruth tells his story.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we roll into the New Year, Sarah Carey offered her thoughts on our country as a place to live and the challenges women in Ireland face. Niall Hatch from Birdwatch encouraged us to feed the birds especially during this harsh spell of weather. Chris Kelly from Coolronan Dog Rescue, who has puppies for adoption, called on owners to have their dogs neutered. Ruth O'Boyle's little boy Peadar has mad...

The Mornington Vocal Academy brought us some festive tunes, our Christmas Pudding winner Sheelagh Phelan popped in for a chat, Cormac Ferriter sang Killeagh, Eabha Flynn recited Christmas poems, Pippa Kelly sang as gaeilge and Kilkerley's Nigel McKenna said hello from Montreal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final five; Sheelagh Phelan, Mary Finegan, Jodi Carey, Mary McHale and Sheila O'Neill's Christmas Puddings underwent intense tasting as our judges; Colette Nugent, Brian Farrelly and Louise Walsh decided whose Pudding would carry off the prestigious title this year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kylie is Number 1 for Christmas! Kieran Kehoe CEO of Meath County Council recounts the loss of vehicles following a fire at the county's Civil Defence headquarters. Emma Rafferty paid tribute to her friend Sarah Halpenny who died suddenly in Australia last weekend. We revealed the winner of the Best Christmas Pudding in the Northeast 2025. Darragh McCullough is celebrating a Christmas like no othe...

Paddy Comyn from Done Deal Cars selects his motors of the year with one clear overall winner! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meath River Rescue have their new boat, the Wednesday Gang tune us up for Christmas, Grace Tierney fools around with words, Paddy Comyn names his motors and car of the year and David Sheehan looks ahead to the weekend's soccer action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Lunch paid a visit to the Dowd family home in Duleek to officially switch on mum Rosie's simply wonderful Christmas Lights and enjoy a home which is quite simply a shrine to Christmas! Rosie has been bringing Christmas cheer to the village for the last twenty-five years and is loved by one and all for her incredible display. We enjoyed her warm hospitality and the company of quite a number of...

Meath West TD Johnny Guirke and local businessman Gerry McDermott expressed their shock, dismay and anger following an arson attack overnight that destroyed McQuaid's Pharmacy in the centre of Oldcastle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our wine expert Rick Cronje brings us his selection for the Christmas Table this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Home for Christmas and the New Year from Sydney, Lizzie Doran popped in for a catch-up. Fr Paddy Rushe brought us his Christmas wishes and message, Rick Cronje sorted wines for our Christmas table and we heard why it makes sense to have new-borns immunised against RSV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fr Paddy Rushe PP of Monasterboice and Togher Parishes shared his thoughts with us ahead Christmas in the Catholic Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Kate McCann says it's not too late to get the flu jab as influenza sweeps through the population and hospitals become overburdened with serious cases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh from his Late Late Toy Show appearance and playing with Kingfishr, Oscar Everitt nailed Killeagh solo and live with us this afternoon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.