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We ran the rule over the legendary Ford Capri new & old and heard from Paul Egan a proud owner of the original mark! Property agent Liz O'Kane, Presenter of Help Buy Me A Home on Virgin TV, spoke about assisting Ola and Timi Oluwabowale to find a home in Drogheda. Finnish native Hanna Laatio is proud to be helping organise the St Patrick's Day parade in Dundalk and David Sheehan looked ahead t...

The inimitable Brush Shiels had the crack with Gerry as we played his "Dirty Old Town" as our song on Sing For Your Supper! Allen Foster has assembled a wonderful selection of Irish Oddities in his new book. Shamrock grower Gearoid O'Neill told us how sales of the national emblem have fallen off a cliff and Jackie Weldon sang for her Supper! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Sarah Carey told us why she believes bad manners and rudeness is quite prevalent today. Chelsea Farrell, who is one of the participants in the second series of Love Triangle on E4, popped in for a chat. Eanna Ni Lamhna joined us on National Tree Week and Tae O'Brien is looking for new volunteers to join the Little Tern conservation project on Baltray beach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Gerry attempted some questions selected by Louise from the Driver Theory Test and driving instructor Alan Keogh joined us to talk about teaching people to drive, driving in general and road safety. Keith Barry advised on how to deal with cravings and mesmerised Gerry with a deck of cards! Colin Halion told of the theft and anti social behaviour he's had to deal with at his shop in the heart of Nav...

Sean Boylan, Noel Meade and David Sheehan paid tribute to our late esteemed colleague Brendan Cummins. Bestselling author Cathy Kelly, who has been through the mill, talked about the many challenges she's faced recently. Teacher Ursula Hynes and students from Ratoath College told us about their new sensory garden at the school. And beekeeper Eoin Mac Giolla Coda warned of the dangers facing our na...

On today's show with guest presenter Louise Walsh, we spoke to one young mother who just got her forever home, after seven years of living in emergency accommodation. A call on Hasbro to name a new Peppa Pig character after a young Dundalk boy. Pharmacist Kathy Maher on women's health and why one East Meath woman is getting married again to the same man! And David Sheehan talks all things sport. H...

Well Holy God did the Northeast Sing for their Supper? You bet as Alice McKeown carried off "Stop the World" in style! On World Book Day we were joined by bestselling author Carmel Harrington, our book reviewer Irene Gahan & little readers Cormac Ferriter and Eabha Flynn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Conor Kerley advised Gerry on how to cope with giving up the sweet stuff. Fr Paddy Rushe says we all must live in hope for a better world this Lenten season. Mary Kate O'Flanagan brings her brilliant one woman show to the Northeast soon and Louise & Gerry had a go at a little gaeilge! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We paid a visit to Lorenzen's Butchers in Blackcastle Navan, makers of the Best Banger in the Northeas,t where we me the team including father & son Charlie and Stuart Walshe, the second and third generation owners. We also heard from master of the BBQ and specialist sauces John Relihan, who began his career with Jamie Oliver with whom he remains a very close friend and confidant. We met the e...

Meath match commentator David Sheehan reflected on the controversial late goal that saw them dig out a late win against Westmeath yesterday. Ukrainian Luba Healy still can't understand the way President Zelensky was treated in the White House by President Trump and his entourage. Lucy Cronly believes the shoes we choose impacts much more deeply on our lives. Pauline Clarke is a dynamo of a woman o...

No shortage of stories of leaving items on the car roof and driving off! John Moore from Dundalk who directed Gene Hackman in "Behind Enemy Lines" recalled the great man. Grace Tierney is a wonder with words, Rick Cronje knows a thing or two about wine and David Sheehan is really into his sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Planets aligned with David Moore from Astronomy Ireland. It's official for a second successive year, yes Vinny Del Duca makes the best takeaway pizza in Ireland in Dundalk! Rodents an the rampage - no problem to Colm Moore from Rentokil and our deadly duo waxing lyrical over the Dubai Chocolate Bar!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner and food writer Caitriona Redmond joined us to look at the price increases in a basket of goods at major supermarkets between 2023 and today. Divorce consultant and mediator Michelle Browne suggested that avoiding family courtrooms was the best policy when a breakup happens. Tatyana Sweeney's new children's book Stockingopolis had Gerry enthused while San...

Sarah Carey has insulated her home and family ahead of the next big storm but not in the expected manner? Denise Buckley revealed the incredible demand for the Dubai Bar at her Sugar Plum Sweetery in Mullingar! Dr Kate McCann discussed the growing trend of vaccine scepticism and its potential implications for people. Denise McCrum told of the fire that totally destroyed her sister Amanda's family...

Coinciding with the official opening of the East Meath Civic Centre in Bettystown. Late Lunch came live from what Gerry described as the most beautifully appointed studio from which he had ever broadcast his show! We heard from the Chairperson of Meath County Council Sharon Tolan, CEO Kieran Kehoe, Executive Librarian Aoife Carberry, Architect Robin Lee and Environmental Awareness Officer Bernadin...

Tracy Carroll recalled the arrival of daughter Willow into her life, Irene Gahan brought us her reading recommendations, Margaret told how she's been traumatised with two recent break-ins at her home and David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Murray new Presenter of The Agenda on LMFM popped in for a chat, Thomas Crinion is bringing his personal and business experience to making sensory rooms, in wildlife matters Aoife McPartlin covered off starlings and bird nesting season and Nicky Kyle got the vegetable seed sowing season underway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pay for play in the GAA? Award winning journalist Colm Keys and former Meath star David Beggy debated the issue. Ahead of this year's Drogheda Comedy Festival Jason Byrne had us in knots with laughter! Vet Sinead Kelly offered lots of sound advice to listeners about their pets and we hear the idea behind Dunboyne's Crafts in Company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura De Barra gave us some brilliant advice on how to wash and care for our clothing! Siobhan O'Neill White pulled no punches when it came to unfair fares, controlling her children's phone usage and she chipped in with some great suggestions for midterm activities. Dentist Dr Deirdre O'Dwyer focussed on grinding and clenching our teeth. And we heard about the heartless theft of a ceramic mosaic f...

Garda Kate Patterson and Fionnuala McCorry told us about the love they have for the job and why it's a career well worth considering in light of the current recruitment drive. Sarah Mallon and Aoife Fegan, from the Local Enterprise Offices in Louth & Meath, looked ahead to all that's happening during the forthcoming enterprise week. Lar Dooley would love to see Cairn T at Loughcrew reopened to...

"Puppy Love" a Late Lunch Special on Valentine's Day all about the love we receive and give from and to man or woman's best friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jen Hogan says women are damned if they do and damned if they don't when it comes to work and home. Rachel Graham's new book Nourish for Menopause was well worth waiting for and now widely available. Roisin Meaney is always a joy to catch-up with and David Sheehan looked ahead to the new League of Ireland season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Andrew Kelly talked about his Oesophageal cancer diagnosis and the need for quick action if certain symptoms persist. Legendary guitarist Pat McManus from Mama's Boys reflected on a golden age of Irish rock. Stephen Egan from Panama Coffee in Dundalk is delighted with the publicity following a visit from Matt of the Food Review Club and Andrew Cassidy recalled a visit by Paul Heaton to Boyle's...

Business Tech Help's Declan Bailey passed on lots of sound advice on Safer Internet Day. Irish American John Shanahan took issue with most of President Donald Trump's actions in his first three weeks back in the White House. We heard from the founders of a new group in Termonfeckin for senior citizens and about the launch of celebrations to mark the 400th anniversary of the birth of St Oliver Plun...

Ahead of safer internet day Mick Moran CEO of Hotline.ie spoke about the dangers of child exploitation online and what can and is being done to track down abusing culprits. Natalie Kelly, founder of Drogheda Dolls, is looking to have their suspended Facebook account, which has 31,00 members, restored. Aoife Bradley sees a gap in our children's education which she believes can be closed with her ap...