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Former FIFA referee Errol Sweeney offered his take on the recent VAR controversies, singer Mary Duff popped in for a chat ahead of the LMFM Country concert tonight, Bobby Wain Chairman of Dundalk Dog Rescue told the shocking story of the abandoned dog, Gerry obviously loves Alice Taylor's 31st book and we heard Simon O'Croinin's bees are safe, sound and warm for winter! Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Being one of his biggest fans saw Gerry and Ricky Tomlinson have a lovely chat. The conversation flowed too with Daniel O'Donnell, a winter walk through Rosie Maye's wonderful garden was just the tonic, David Sheehan's sporting preview and comedy from who else but the Royle Family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The many talented Martin Maguire has returned to art and boy can he paint! Colette Nugent is leaving her beloved Market Bar with a smile and some tears. Tommy Conlon has co-authored a new book about the kidnapping of Don Tidey and counsellor Rhoda Smith dealt with loss and grief today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost a year on, from what became Radio Moment of the Year at the 2023 IMRO Radio Awards, Patrice Matthews and Sandra Byrne returned to Late Lunch to reflect on what happened subsequently and the ongoing work of Suicide Awareness For Everyone (SAFE), the charity established in the aftermath of the deaths of Patrice's boys PJ and Mikey. Red Hurley, who is still belting out those magical big ballad...

Would you believe it but the spirit of Halloween, "Tlachtga", joined us from the home of the festival Athboy! Gerry and Louise took a trip to Farmaphobia, the scare capital of Ireland and it didn't disappoint. Our Women with Opinions; Carmel, Sinead and Ciara morphed into Witches for the day that was in it and Gerry loves Judy Moriarty's delightful children's book "Penny Phelan's Magical Oiche Sha...

The Queen of Halloween Dr Sarah Cleary spoke of her love of horror in the best possible sense! Irene Gahan brought us her reading recommendations, Rick Cronje is determined to bring the Semillon grape and wine back into vogue, David Sheehan previewed soccer & rugby while Ellie Taylor saw the funny side of being childless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, Gerry asked journalist Colm Keys if legislation is now needed to stem the abuse of referees in GAA. Sinead Crowther recalled a remarkable tale which led her to establish a multi-million euro business and Olivia Duff and Michael Finnegan herald a forthcoming food extravaganza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sine Dunne believes the clock changing has an adverse effect on our sleep, Ricky Gerrard has delivered not one but two new books, Sinead Kelly brought us her regular veterinary feature and Declan Bailey reminded us why we simply must change our passwords regularly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wintertime imminent - do you change your clocks that still need changing? A Drogheda couple's home to feature on the Salvage Squad on Virgin TV, Tony Conlon's picks for the Irish Car of the Year and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital staff are Pretty in Pink, as they raise funds for breast cancer care and research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cecily Gilligan has the cure for everything, a dog show supporting people living with cystic fibrosis, incredibly David Gilna survived a lightening hit and Fran Whearty explained that Lottery draw hitch.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenny Moran saw off the trolls and regained her confidence, Aoife Kealy from Met Eireann promised a better weekend, Liz Caplin will sort out your fears & phobias, Adam & Evan Keenan are brothers in arms but not on Sunday and the wheelchair accessible swing in Navan will be accessible next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Ciaran Kissane, Director of Irish Film Classification, is a former staff member at LMFM, Bill Byrne's life has been turned on its head by Lyme disease, the Drogheda Motor Show is back, Darragh McCullough has added free range hens to his farming portfolio and counsellor Rhoda Smith dealt with OCD today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's hard to keep a good woman down - Niamh Sherwin Barry is back in the game with her Irish Fairy Door Company! Rachel Graham, who specialises in nutrition and the menopause, answered many questions today. Siobhan O'Neill-White had lots of suggestions about things to do and check out over the mid-term break and Halloween. Patrick Gaughran and James Comaskey have come up with a nifty idea - a shir...

What a beautiful conversation Gerry enjoyed with the wonderful Terry Prone about her most touching memoir and her late husband Tom Savage. You'll understand why Amy Moynagh will do Louth proud at the forthcoming Miss Ireland competition. Food Hero Maria Flynn's all new Ballymakenny Farm red potato salad is brewing up a storm and her brand new crisps are on the way! Travelling to the Middle East an...

Dr Ahmed Mahmoud, who lives in Navan, described the plight of his family in Gaza as Israel prepares to invade. Charlene Mathieson is the woman behind saying Yes to the Feckin Dress! Justine McCarthy's new book received a massive thumbs up from Gerry and Millie Burke is so disappointed to be saying goodbye to the Rugby World Cup. Oh and yes Purple Snacks Rule OK!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

On today's show, Gerry was out and about in Tirlan in Athboy where there was comedy, song, sport, gardening and the TV theme tune. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chocolatier Tara Gartlan brought us her absolutely gorgeous gluten free chocolates, Dave Robinson has revamped his Dunshaughlin business again, Conor Hoey spoke to us about the imminent takeover of Drogheda United by US based Trivela Group and Slane based counsellor Rhoda Smith dealt with anxiety in her second feature on mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gail McEvoy brought us her now annual budget analysis in what she described as a budget with "something for everyone in the audience"! Carole O'Connor, formerly McAllister from Drogheda, is so excited to have Rebecca Storm join her in the new musical "Letters from the Front". Dr Kate McCann advised on getting our health winter ready, SJ McArdle takes his new album & Port project on tour and it...

Mary McGivern told her lovely life story which took her from Ardee to London and onto Melbourne. Patrick Joseph, who has turned his life round thanks to Wim Hof, is adapting and adopting it to help others. On World Mental Health Day, Ann Marie Beggs, a dyslexia support advocate, covered it off and told why she believes there's a mental health crisis among teenagers. While we heard about opportunit...

Our feature "Losing My Boys to Suicide" won Radio Moment of the Year at the annual IMRO Awards night in Kilkenny on Friday and today Gerry expressed his gratitude to many and dedicated the award to PJ, Mikey and their mother Patrice who told their story to Gerry on Late Lunch. We also had a listen back to the most powerful moment on Radio in Ireland in the last year. Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital a...

Why Botox in the right hands means an assured outcome, Sinead Burke's Real Girl Power, a little black box and road safety, sound advice from organic gardener Nicky Kyle, David Sheehan's views on the weekend's sporting action, St Gerard's Novena returns and Phil Jupitus is an anxious dad! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Armada told the wonderful story of her wedding, which was planned at short notice, didn't cost a fortune and saved big time on stress! Michael O'Connor owns, shows and adjudicates on pit bull dogs and believes they get bad press because of misguided owners and lack of regulation. Dermot McElroy sorted out our energy efficient homes for the future and with a focus on mental health this month...

Journalist Mary Kenny on mental health in the context of when it might not be "good to talk"? Arachnologist Myles Nolan allayed our fear of spiders, Catherine O'Keeffe is simply brilliant on the menopause her specialised subject and how the Kilfenora Ceile Band is adapting its style and repertoire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drogheda Garda District Superintendent Andrew Watters explained the new "Say Something" text service, Horse Trainer Pat Downey opened up about what happens in his yard, Pharmacist Kathy Maher welcomed free contraception and on getting vaccinated while Leia Duffy appealed for the return of her brother Mark who has been missing for a year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elizabeth Oakes is offering us an eco-friendly, watery send off from this life, veterinarian Pete Wedderburn believes banning certain dog breeds won't work, Money Doctor John Lowe covered off savings & pensions and Gerry enjoyed a catch-up with in-demand singer Michael English... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.