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Gerry just about got the cornflakes taste test identifying his favourite Kelloggs against own brands! Sue Masterson is on top of the world celebrating five years alcohol free - good on ya Sue. Kat Mahon from the Midland Language Centre is looking for equestrian and farming host families. David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action as we also enjoyed a laugh or two with upcoming com...

Luke Saunders from Studyclix on the benefits but many downsides of smartphone use among young people. Geraldine Hogarty and Gordon Meighan told of the work going on at the heart of communities in Meath managed and mentored by Youth Work Ireland. Sixtwo Digital, Colm Hanratty's digital marketing business, has and is supporting and growing many others. And Simon Donnelly's strawberries are back for...

Ciaran Phillips believes the felling of the Fairy Tree at Cornamucklagh doesn't bode well for those that took it down! Forager & Herbalist Ursula Schloer told us what we could do with wild garlic and young nettles. In Wildlife Matters Aoife McPartlin was so informative about dealing with fledgling birds and the life of an Otter. While Brian Byrne from Dundalk Men's Shed is looking for a contai...

Savvy Spender Stephen Harvey has launched a new App, Noel Leonard told of his life-long love of horses and racing, Gerry was in his element in Rosie Maye's gorgeous garden and Fr Derek Ryan explained why the roof tiles on St Mary's Church in Drogheda need replacing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Late Lunch, Louise Walsh chatted about bereavement candles, a cafe that has bucked the national trend of closures, oral hygiene and how one man has coined the phrase:' This is where I am, this is where I want to be!' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Byrne and Niamh O'Sullivan looked ahead to their county's respective finals at at Croke Park on Sunday. Grace Tierney's way with words is far from tomfoolery, we learned there's so much going on at Dunderry Fair on Sunday while our Ken O'Sullivan had the final word on Eurovision. Sport with David Sheehan, classic comedy from Mrs Browne and an really easy TV theme... Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Superintendent Andrew Watters spoke of disbelief among Gardai and emergency services, who attended a crash on the M1 on Tuesday, as passing motorists filmed the incident on their phones. Declan Bailey took us on a trip down memory lane as the Nokia 3210 returns on its 25th anniversary! Gerry paid his May visit to organic gardener Nicky Kyle and Sinead Burke is on the money with her banter about a...

Gerry had a fascinating conversation with retired Detective Inspector Pat Marry who led the investigation into the callous murder of Detective Adrian Donohoe which is told in Pat's new book "Murder at Lordship". We heard why it's good to say hello to people as you pass by on the street or road and Tommy Melia told of a very clever new use for unwanted protective covid perspex screens. Hosted on Ac...

Eurovision guru Ken O'Sullivan pinned his colours to the mast as this year's contest begins tonight. Bikers supporting SOSAD and suicide awareness are staging a fundraiser this weekend. Marie Power harvests from the largest garden on Earth and Frank Mannion brings his wonderful "Quintessentially Irish" movie to the Solstice in Navan on Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

The many voices of the oh so talented Al Foran, Helen McCaul's daughter Aileen will wear her mam's 40 year-old communion dress, Grace Conway is a young boxer going places fast, a sporting look ahead with David Sheehan and our comedy on Friday... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerry, who loves his colourful socks, was delighted to have a chat with Finbar Barry, dad of Thomas, the young man whose business is Thomas's Trendy Socks and our listeners socked it back to us throughout the afternoon! Gerry Scullion is the King of Kefir, Niall Hatch from Birdwatch explained the dawn chorus and Tracy Carroll has at long last secured assistance in school for her daughter Willow. H...

Dr Mohamed Shaalan, recently returned from war torn Gaza, told us what he encountered while there. Powerlifter Casey Fitzgerald is aiming for the Paralympics in Los Angeles. Jillian Stout has penned her first steamy novel and Charles Coyle is almost ready to reveal his new rollercoasters at Emerald Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharon Connolly recalled memories of her courtship, wedding 37 years ago, what it all cost and the honeymoon that hasn't happened yet! Dr Ken Whelan confirmed the critical state of Irish wild salmon stocks and what's needed to save the king of fish. Siobhan O'Neill White from mams.ie offered lots of practical advice about communions as Charlie McGettigan reflected on winning Eurovision on this day...

Former UEFA & FIFA and Hanging Judge Podcaster Dr Errol Sweeney believes VAR should be retained for now? Konmari consultant Aidan Gately pointed us in the right direction to declutter our lives. Veterinarian Sinead Kelly answered a raft of questions from listeners and Ruth Conefrey from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland told us about the aims of their new learning portal... Hosted on Acast....

Lisa Smith, who loves and knows her fashion, today brought us lots of information and advice on trends for Spring and early Summer. Irene Gahan from Academy Books reviewed and recommended some cracking reads, Rick Cronje chipped in with wonderful wines and David Sheehan looked ahead to a busy weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navan actor, writer and producer Claire Birmingham is heading back to her home from home in Los Angeles where she has a short film screening at the prestigious Beverly Hills Film Festival and to complete work on her new movie. Gerry really enjoyed the craic with Val Troy and Orla Doherty, aka comedy duo ChatterBoxx! He also waxed lyrical about Niamh Donnellan's new children's book Little Irish Fol...

Journalist John Kierans pulled no punches as he called out the neglect of his hometown Drogheda. Darius Kierans and Peter Smith have guided Glebe North to their first ever FAI Intermediate Cup Final. Legendary Irish dancing teacher Mona Roddy and her daughter Dearbhla Lennon joined us to tell their lovely story ahead of appearing on the Repair Shop on BBC1 tonight. And Andy McGuinnety explained th...

Hang 'Em High, Low or How? Washing on the clothes line sorted by our listeners! Water Wars now and into the future unless we act soon says Emeritus Professor John Sweeney. TY Students from Meath and Louth all set for the great Northeast cookery battle tomorrow and farmer Ivan Curran is working flat out to get his crops into the ground as the weather improves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

No better man to have a chat with on Earth Day than Bobby McCormack CEO of Development Perspectives. Tristan Lennon is a young man living with autism, who despite the naysayers, is achieving so much at University. Pharmacist Kathy Maher had lots of advice for those suffering with Hay fever and Sarah Daly told of the wonderful asset Creative Spark is to Dundalk and the Northeast. Hosted on Acast. S...

Kathy Crinion told the poignant story of her great, great, grandmother who was committed to St Loman's in Mullingar in the wrong. Wordfoolery made its debut on Late Lunch with the wonderful Grace Tierney. Gladiator winner Marie Louise Nicholson told us she's a Termonfeckin woman to the core! David Sheehan previewed the weekend's sporting action and we dipped into one of Greg Davies really funny st...

Rebecca Griffin told of the wonderful support she and her family received from Pieta House following the death of her son Ryan in February 2022. Lorraine Keane is flourishing in her fifties but how and why? Horse trainer Jim Dreaper paid tribute to the late great Paddy Woods and meteorologist Aoife Kealy had some good news at last on the weather front! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Late Lunch came live from Sheridan Insurances on Abbey Road in Navan this afternoon, where Benny Sheridan covered off a multitude of insurance matters - the man is an encyclopaedia! Dr Mary O'Kane dropped by for a wonderful chat about her new book "Anxious Children in an Anxious World" which is in huge demand. Singer/Songwriter Oisin Leech is also on the crest of a wave with his first solo album "...

Sandra Higgins, from GoVegan World, is backing a move to categorise the killing of animal as murder. Fr Paddy Rushe says he's coping with an additional parish to look after, Helen Dillon advised on the CAO process and Kevin Shields told of Kingscourt Stars "Cheer Not Steer" side line initiative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Keogh MD of Keogh's confirmed there's an unavoidable price crunch for crisps and all potato products on the way because of the awfully wet weather. Heather Morris is very pleased with the adaptation of her phenomenal Tattooist of Auschwitz book for TV. John Heavey and all involved have already achieved amazing support for their Push For Paul and Ciara Burke from Sage & Stone actually sugge...

A tiny little radio, all the way from Rome, prompted an avalanche from listeners, who sent us in an incredible selection of the radios they were listening to Late Lunch on this afternoon! Tara Walker dispelled a number of myths around food preparation, Susan McGovern joined us on publication of her latest She Team book, David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action and we enjoyed a g...