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Jason McGee has developed a new flood awareness system which he's piloting in Blackrock village, Rhoda Smith offered her expertise on dealing with panic attacks, how lovely were the Clann Mor people in love, we heard about the return of the Kells Road Races and remembered John Virgo's visit to Late Lunch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What amazing people are Andrew and Mary, a couple who have been together for thirteen years and Lynn who is more recently in a relationship with Damien. All are part of the Clann Mor family in Navan who joined us today, along with Service Manager Ned Rispin, to tell their stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The most famous grandmother in Ireland, Liam's remarkable recovery, Meath farmer's Bord Bia sit in, Heat Pumps but appropriately and Daniel's paper trail after a Late Lunch conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our own Pat O'Shaughnessy; gas, plumbing, heating and maintenance expert, explained why heat pumps are great in appropriate modern constructions, but are totally ineffective in older builds, without substantial spend on retrofitting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In March 2025 Liam O'Neill collapsed while refereeing a GAA match in Monasterboice and but for the swift action of those present Liam would have died. Thankfully his heart was restarted and so began the road to recovery which involved bypass surgery. His recuperation has been really successful to the point where he's ready to take up the whistle again in the not too distant future. Hosted on Acast...

Magheracloone's Doreen Cunningham has been cast into the spotlight, after her Australian grandson Austin swam ashore in remarkable circumstances, to save his mother Joanne and siblings Beau and Grace from drowning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farmers washed out, Kilmessan playground in jeopardy, Saint Blaise blessings, AI and its impact on the way we work and more than 3 million steps for Peadar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digital innovator and educator Conor Lynch explained how AI is reshaping work, how people need to approach and prepare for the new world, which he covers in his new book "Learn, Earn, Own". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raw sewage on the beach at Bettystown, vindication for the Cooney sisters, Grace Tierney's Wordfoolery, Rick Cronje's wine selections and David Sheehan previews the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Virtuoso of Vino Rick Cronje brings us three cracking wines from Dunnes Stores as we begin another year with out wine expert! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary and Regina Cooney react to the sentencing of their abuser Michael Griffin at Dundalk Court yesterday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony's Pizzeria on Park Street in Dundalk swept the boards at the Irish Takeaway Awards being named; Takeaway of the Year, Best Fish & Chips and Best Pizza for the third year in a row! Vincent Del Duca is a very proud and happy man.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antonia Daly from Antonia's Bookstore in Trim joins us once more to recommend some cracking reads! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Davy McDonnell recently retired from his position as Principal of Drogheda Institute of Further Education, a role he filled since 2007 during which time he has driven incredible transformation and growth. Davy dropped in to reflect on his time at DIFE, teaching career, sporting prowess and his family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Motorist Paddy Kettle and resident Margaret Black both have major problems with potholes on the Carrick Road in Dundalk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Davy McDonnell, recently retired Principal of DIFE, dropped by to reflect on his career, life and times. Antonia Daly brought us her reading recommendations and Michael Daly explained why Sika deer numbers need to be controlled. Driving Instructor Barry Fitzpatrick told of a frightening incident he was involved in yesterday in Navan, when teaching a learner driver. While both Paddy Kettle and Marg...

Driving Instructor Barry Fitzpatrick was going about his business yesterday afternoon, teaching a young man how to drive, when out of the blue he was hit by another vehicle. Both Barry and his pupil were injured and badly shaken, evidenced by Barry's recalling what happened on Late Lunch today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drogheda & District Support for Older People have launched a new service where they organise everything for people over 50, who want to switch their electricity and or gas suppliers. Switching can make substantial savings and the new service is completely free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emeritus Professor John Sweeney foretold the rising waters many moons ago but did anyone take heed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cormac Ryan tells us that the restoration of the 800 year old castle will commence shortly with a projected completion date of 2028! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pinpointing Potholes in the Northeast, Emeritus Professor John Sweeney on the reality of climate change and how we're failing on the basics in Ireland, Killeen Castle's exciting new future, helping older folk to switch electricity & gas suppliers and remembering the forgotten in unmarked graves at asylums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The River Project at DKIT, Inside The Boys In Green Podcast, a range of new services on offer at pharmacies and it's ready, steady but not quite go yet with Nicky Kyle in the garden! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Kathleen Nallen, Project Lead of the River Project at DKIT, the first of its kind in Ireland leading training and research into all forms of domestic, sexual, gender based violence and coercive control, is contributing significantly in dealing with issues that are more prominent and prevalent than ever today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kathy Maher, from Haven Pharmacy in Duleek, outlines the range of new services available at most local pharmacies, aimed at alleviating pressure on GP surgeries and hospital emergency departments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local family butcher shops are finding the going tough, based in Ashbourne, Hugh Maguire, who runs a very successful business, joined us with the next generation daughter Anne Marie for a really interesting conversation. Olivia Duff, another successful businesswoman at the Headfort Arms Hotel in Kells, talked about the changing nature of weddings. Anne Marie Beggs is launching the Identity Edge fo...