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What an incredible young man is Rowan O'Neill who is dealing with tough chemotherapy and DJing his way to the top of a profession he absolutely loves! Tommy Victory's life story in music and faith is fascinating but he really wants his precious Les Paul guitar returned. Rebecca Griffin and Sophia Whelan are Rock & Soul Sisters in so many ways. While Sophie Reilly is literally top of the world...

Fr Paddy Rushe reflected on the death of Pope Francis and Seamus Briscoe, from the Drogheda Male Voice Choir, recalled the choir performing for and meeting the Pontiff back in 2018. Rory O'Connor had the crack with Gerry about Easters past and his Hyrox exploits! Veterinarian Sinead Kelly answered all listeners had to throw at her and Mick Hughes told of the sharp decline in customer visits this s...

Tom Ayres, who for sixty years told no one of his abuse at the hands of Dr Michael Shine spoke to Gerry today. Fr Paddy Rushe delivered the message of Easter in his own inimitable way. David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action and the O'Connor sisters from Drogheda Sang for their Supper! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Tuesday's Show; Pat Marry discussing his co-authored new book about the murder of Irene White, John H Shanahan on the follies of Donald Trump, Gavin Lynch aiming to play the top 100 golf courses in the world and Alex Earl of Mountcharles on filming the Irish Traitors at Slane Castle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tara Walker took us through her favourite Easter Sunday dinner, Dr Aoife Durcan's new book about sensitive children made for a really informative conversation, Aoife McPartlin took us through the life of a Peregrine Falcon and Darragh McCullough is only delighted to be back home with his new daughter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Murray is a young man who is going places with his award winning Biddo's Street Food business. Siobhan O'Neill White from mams.ie had plenty of suggestions of things to do with children over the Easter break. GAA, Soccer and Athletics have all come together to raise much needed funds for Derek Winter's family. While our own golfing legend Des Smyth reflected on Rory McIlroy's nail biting Mast...

Running 48 hours for the Red Door, that's the plan as seven friends want to give back to people and a place that was so helpful in rehabilitating one of their mates from addiction. Donal McEvoy from Pergola Nurseries advised on lawn care. Pharmacist Kathy Maher was a fountain of knowledge about; hay fever, being sun safe, preventing measles and dealing with scabies. David Sheehan previewed the wee...

Eve McCrystal, who is to be honoured with a Civic Reception by Louth County Council this evening joined us, John McKeown looks and spoke in glowing terms about Balance Oil, Lisa Mullaney is doing so much good from her P3 Cafe in Bailieborough and Eugene Murray from Faughart Sang "Country Roads" for His Supper! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Maguire reflected on forty years in P&T/ An Post and his musical journey in tandem. Dr Kate McCann advised on needle phobia, Nicky Kyle took us through tasks in the vegetable garden for April and our listeners are no mugs when it comes to mugs as we discovered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The stock market meltdown stick or twist? The Money Doctor John Lowe says stick on pensions and investments. Sandra Byrne and Patrice Matthews told us about SAFE Castlebellingham's new way of working. Lacy Fewer so impressed Gerry with her debut novel "Yankeeland" and what a back story underpins the book! While Megan Best is working with festival and major events to make them much more sustainable...

No bother with getting spuds in the ground this year says Ivan Curran and the dry settled spell will continue into the weekend confirmed Brandon Creagh from Met Eireann. What a story is HoloToyz the flourishing brain child of Meath based Declan Fahy and Kate Scott! George Williams offered his expertise on caring for antique furniture and Ronan Quinn told us about the Zara Murphy Academy that launc...

Gerry really enjoyed his daffodil soiree with Rosie Maye through her wonderful garden, children's nurse Niamh Greene, who won a prestigious Daisy Award, had a chat, masters athletics world record holder Mary Ann Kinsella and daughter Sophie popped in, David Sheehan previewed the weekend's sporting action and we dipped into Tommy Tiernan's back catalogue for the classic comedy! Hosted on Acast. See...

Sexual assault victim Sophie Brady is really unhappy at the sentence handed down to the family member who abused her. Boann Whiskey's Peter Cooney and Tom Keogh from Keogh's Crisps remain upbeat despite those USA tariffs. Dr Ciara McCormack was so informative about recognising and dealing with deconditioning. Fiona McArdle sang brilliantly for her supper and a lovely surprise awaited our birthday...

Out and about today at the Meath Retrofit Expo where we heard from a range of experts about what supports are out there for home and business owners who want to become more energy efficient and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darragh McCullough, wife Aoife and new baby Grace are all doing well in Cyprus waiting for the paperwork which will allow the family return to Ireland soon. Anne Chamber's new biography about TK Whittaker "Man of the 20th Century", makes for fascinating reading and is so relevant today. Maria Macklin sorted the boys first and also had some super advice for ladies springtime fashion. While wheelcha...

Nichola Sheridan and her coach David Carrie had the banter about Nichola winning the first ever Dublin City Half Marathon. Environmental Scientist Marie Louise Heffernan told of the potential negative implications of wind turbines off the Northeast and North Dublin coasts. Sleep expert Sine Dunne believes the clocks changing affects our bodies and minds is ways we don't fully understand. And we he...

Another emotional day as Maggie Maguire moves on from LMFM after twenty-six years! Grace Tierney loves fooling around with words, Rick Cronje's passion is wine and David Sheehan knows his Sport! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Mullaney has a gripe with the parking app charges in Navan, Irene Gahan brought us her recommended reads, Shane Kelly & Gemma O' Donoghue are taking Drogheda Homeless Aid forward and Eileen Meenan sang "Living Doll" for her Supper! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having heard Barbara Carr tell her story of resilience, grit and determination on Late Lunch last week, An Gobha Tom King, wanted to meet and gift one of his amazing St Brigid's crosses to her! In Wildlife Matters Aoife McPartlin took us through the life of our native Irish Hare. John Hoey and his Vintage Motor comrades are raising funds for the new Peregrine House cancer support centre in Ardee....

Pat Harty reflected on his health five years on from his near death from Covid-19. We heard why the apprenticeship route is to be recommended, Sinead Kelly brought us her best veterinary advice and Jim Gorman is proud to be Irish boxing team manager for the international match at his Holy Family Boxing Club! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Child protection expert Shane Dunphy offered his conclusions from the Netflix drama Adolescence. Ollan Herr believes he has the solution to the algae problem in our rivers and lakes. Ronan Whitty CEO of the Mill Enterprise Hub told of an opportunity to businesses to learn more about trading with the USA. And we found that mystery walking man for Gerry Sweetman! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Food critic Patrick Hanlon talked about the price of steak on restaurant menus which he believes will continue to rise. Gerry Sweetman is looking for the mystery early morning walking man he's been acknowledging as he passes in his car for a decade! On World Down Syndrome Day Liam Foley and Ellie Ryan popped in for a lovely chat and David Sheehan looked ahead to a busy weekend's sporting action. H...

Barbara Carr is back acting and directing with St Brigid's Drama Group but it has had some journey! Romeo Booto told his story of spending a decade in direct provision and making a good life for himself outside through sport. Gerry's all time favourite author Patricia Scanlan joined him on the day her latest book is published. And Sean McArdle Sang Neil Diamond for his Supper! Hosted on Acast. See...

Greg Fry explained in lay person's terms the ins and outs of Artificial Intelligence. Cheltenham Gold Cup winning trainer Gavin Cromwell reflected on the biggest win of his career. Peter Larkin is onto something really special with his award winning SafeShel. We rolled back the clock five years to that first Covid-19 lockdown with undertaker Com Kieran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Maria Flynn reflected on that first Covid lockdown five years ago and how her business had to pivot to survive. Irish American John Shanahan popped in for a topical chat on a visit home. Dr Kate McCann isn't an advocate of intermittent fasting and we caught up with a very happy Newcastle fan Conor Costello. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.