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So many roads in a poor state of repair, potholes abound, damage to motor vehicles, lives lost - it's understandable why people are upset and annoyed. Vet Sinead Kelly took on and answered listeners questions while Joseph and Katie Woods, who received great support from the Irish Cancer Society, encouraged support tor the society's annual Daffodil Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

How to avoid being charged for services online you didn't request or want - Declan Bailey, our IT go to guy, advises. Author Andrea Mara's new book is flying high and one of her previous titles has been optioned for TV in the USA! Teresa Leonard has lost an incredible eight stone and has her diabetes under control too. Almost sixty-nine years married, May Risdale told us the secret of her love for...

Still badly shook, Pat Mohan told how he was the victim of a vicious unprovoked attack near his home in Drogheda last evening. Veteran journalist Eamonn Mallie, who was on the frontline of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, is very hopeful for the future. Brigid Reilly supplies and arranges wedding flowers from Fernwood flowers in Oldcastle and Candice Thompson informed us what a local ladies expat...

Gillian Rogers told the touching story of her dad Tony who went to Turkey for dental implants and died during the procedure. Orla Byrne is delighted with her fourth guide dog, Barry Quinn, from Meath Fire & Rescue service, offered excellent advice about fire safety in the home and David Sheehan previewed a busy weekend ahead on the sporting front. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Irish Daily Mail soccer correspondent Philip Quinn on the prolonged hunt for a new international team manager, the oh so lovely Cathy Kelly about her cancer diagnosis and new book, Eoin Mac Giolla Coda on an ancient ritual at the beehive to mark the passing of a beekeeper, Caroline Smith welcoming news that the UK will recognise to loss of babies before 24 weeks and Tara Walker goes soupy loopy wi...

The wrist watch is back says Stephen Burns from Midas Jewellers and many listeners still love them too! David Gilroy told the beautiful story of a family letter from 1900 that resonates today. Sister Breda Carroll, Prioress at Siena Convent, expressed her gratitude to Drogheda Dolls for their kindness to the sisters and Kevin Mackin from Slane Men's Shed, explained what the lads are building for M...

A restored forty one year old Mini and two Toyota Yaris from 1999 and 2000 all loved by their owners! Celebrant Lorraine McCarthy is now training others through her FuturFaith Ministry, Once Upon a Time Thai Food Truck's Auan O'Neill is chuffed with their national awards and pharmacist Kathy Maher urged vaccination against measles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sine Dunne knows all about sleep and how it matters, Mandy Gilsenan is really missing her Kia car, James Redmond is all set for his gruelling desert challenge and the Hop to It national frog survey is underway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arthurs in Dundalk is on top of the world after a big lottery win, the foods of yesteryear, Liverpool super fan Daire Gorman co-hosting a big night in Drogheda with John Aldridge, it's snowdrop heaven in Rosie Maye's wonderful garden, David Sheehan on the first night of this year's League of Ireland and comedy from Sindhu Vee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In light of the remit of the D Hotel changing, CEO of Development Perspectives Bobby McCormack, offered a calm, rational assessment of the reasons underpinning the years of neglect towards Drogheda. Niall Hatch from Birdwatch Ireland looked ahead to the nesting season, compulsive gambler Pat Sheedy reflected on his addiction and chef Tara Walker rustled up a hearty vegetable soup. Hosted on Acast....

Together sixty-two years, married fifty-five and when you listen to Margaret and Brush Shiels you understand why it works! Fathers Rushe and Akan joined us on the coincidence of Ash Wednesday and Valentines, Anne Kelly who was married on this day 45 years had so much to recall and a surprise call to Valentines baby Jack White, who is celebrating his big 60th today, rounded off an afternoon of love...

On Shrove Tuesday Roann Byrne and Maryanne Dalton sorted out our pancake making, Patrick Casey, a relation of Francis Ledwidge, has produced the definitive Ledwidge family tree, Tony Conlon reflected on the Volkswagen Golf at 50 and we heard about Clann Mor's One Country One Voice project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Valentine Anthony O'Flaherty's for hire! Teenager Lena Beale is a well deserved recipient of a Garda Youth Award. Aoife McPartlin, from the Wildlife Rehabilitation Institute, is passionate about our native creatures. And when it comes to children's books illustrations, there's few more accomplished than Brian Fitzgerald! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niamh Kelly from Re-Turn is happy at the end of the first week of the new recycling scheme. Fiann O'Nuallain has returned to ancient Irish proverbs, to help us deal with the challenges of life today. Dermot Goode knows what's what when it comes to health insurance and David Sheehan always has his finger on the pulse when it comes to sport! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Pauric White knows what's hot or not when it comes to kitchen equipment, Carmine Rodi Falanga offered plenty of pointers on deciphering fake news, Mary Kenny has her finger on the pulse when it comes to the Royal Family and Alan Bradley's new documentary on stalking is well worth checking out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veteran journalist Paul Murphy turns eighty, children's entertainer Kyle Riley is simply a force of nature, Dr Kate McCann on doing what's required to mitigate against cancer and what goes on under Fiona Coyne's thatched roof. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former chief prison officer John Tobin believes to legalise cannabis is a big mistake. Declan Bailey says it's up to each and every one of us to be internet safe and he offered lots of advice on the matter. Roisin Doherty and Elaine Whelan recalled the untimely passing of Noel Farrell because of sudden and unexplained cardiac failure and why we should all be aware of our family health history. Rem...

Legendary Meath ladies captain Niamh O'Sullivan, who announced her retirement from inter-county fare recently, reflected on an outstanding career. Volunteers; Mary Lou Murray, Ann Shortt and Tommy Burns told Gerry why they give of their time for free. Carmel McCarthy and Sinead Kavanagh mulled over a number of topical matters. David Sheehan previewed a busy weekend's sporting action and we also en...

Sarah Carey is well prepared for the next electricity outage but so many, who totally depend on power, aren't as the recent storms proved. Chloe Kelly and John Heeney are part of a fantastic project involving young people on Drogheda's southside. Frank Greaney gave us a taster of his podcast series about the still unsolved murder of Una Lynskey more than fifty years ago. And on the first day of th...

Liz Dunphy reflected on one of the most shocking and sad tragedies to ever happen in Ireland, the death of fifteen year-old Ann Lovett and her baby boy in Granard, forty years ago today. Our Irish-American friend John Shanahan back in the Northeast on a visit, had lots of interesting things to say about matters local, national and international. Mary McCarthy questions the rising cost of clothing...

Martin O'Halloran was fulsome in his praise for staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda following a recent stay. Foster carer Orla Crilly loves and is loved by the many children she has cared for, Geraldine Melia told us about her JanuHairy moment, we gave a spin to another 2 on Toosday and we had more about and from our Artist of the Week Miley Cyrus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Our Eurovision entry had Late Lunch listeners animated to say the least! Drogheda native, Patrick O'Reilly, who is now firmly domiciled in Malmo, contrasted driving in Sweden with ourselves back home. Dundalk based undertaker Gerard Quinn warned of a scam around viewing online requiem ceremonies, Dolores Whelan's wise words resonates St Brigid's teachings and Caitlin Ruth's new book called Funky,...

What a man is Johnny Ward who has visited every country in the world, even North Korea, as he covered lots of ground with Gerry in a most interesting conversation! Fair play to Jason Collins who sorted out TV subtitles, for his folks and many others, with Virgin media and RTE. Irene Gahan from Academy Books brought us some wonderful reading recommendations, Rick Cronje compared red and yes white M...

A Louth GAA club caught up in a tarmac scam, Laura Armada on hydration and sleep, Jack Kavanagh is forging ahead with his life and Joseph Quinn urgently needs homes for his rescue horses and ponies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Finnegan recounted her nightmare flight into Dublin during the early stages of storm Isha. Meath All Star Ger Doherty has much to look forward to in the year ahead. Navan Travel's Uwalk business is up for a national award and June Smith told us her JanuHairy story... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.