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Dr Kelly Fincham has her say on dealing with online abuse, especially of women, on social media. Ray Langan offered last minute advice to students and parents, ahead of the start of the state examinations tomorrow. Gerry loves children's author Erika McGann's new book called "Chasing the Shy Town" which is published this week. And the first golfer on Gerry's FX Irish Legends Pro-Am team is David M...

Sandra Finegan knows all about being travel and holiday ready, Irene Gahan can pick a really good read, Rick Cronje selects the best in wines and David Sheehan calls the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yasmin Canning found her tribe after running that first mini marathon in support of her late mother. Aileen Muldoon-Byrne is over the moon with her best in show gold medal at Bloom. Jeni Meade was just the woman to join us on the International Day of the Potato. Given Fiona Gainfort and Rosie McGuigan's passion for hairdressing who wouldn't want a career in the business? The Bloom Girls Sinead and...

Chloe Heaslip spoke passionately about her brother Eden, who died by suicide because of bullying and her family's desire and campaign to end bullying in its various forms. Dr Suzanne Linnane, Ben Malone and Maria Flynn brought the curtain down on our LMFM year-long environmental feature "Ours to Protect". Catherine Mangan's new novel about Italy was right up Gerry's street and Jen Campbell welcome...

Michelin star chef JP McMahon is looking forward to another Taste of Dublin. Our long-time motoring correspondent Tony Conlon said goodbye to us today. Skerries Ukulele Strummers brightened up everyone's afternoon and it just had to be birthday girl KYLIE with our 2 on Toosday!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a bundle of energy is Dunboyne's Tom Moran, who brings his brilliant one-man show, direct from the Abbey to Trim and Drogheda. St Joseph's CBS in Drogheda have made the co-educational transition and its gone really well. Sound engineer Simba Bianchi, who is working with the great and good in his studios, calls Dundalk home and another talent from the town, photographer Arthur Carron, has a ve...

Food and cost of living writer Caitriona Redmond advised on shopping wisely and in praise of own brands. An Gobha Tom King has been making for Emerald Park and looking forward to welcoming all his visitors during the forthcoming tourist season. Blackrock woman Estelle Birdy is onto a real winner with her debut novel called Ravelling and we brought you sport with David Sheehan, comedy and a tricky...

Tenor Sean Tester is following his dream, Ray Langan knows how to prepare for and tackle the state examinations, Gearoid Harvey's new business is flying and Gary Myles told us about Clonkeen, one of the oldest churches in Louth, which is in need of some maintenance, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paddy Malone is thrilled the Jimmy Hasty documentary has won a Sports EMMY! Tricologist Ambrose Clinton had lots of advice about hair and scalp matters, fitness instructor and trainer Anna Clarke is following a new path and our very own Eddie Caffrey broadcast his first ever show 46 years ago on this day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the opening of Tir Na nOg and the new rollercoasters at Emerald Park, Late Lunch was delighted to be part of a very special occasion for the Coyle family, their wonderful staff and the community in Meath. We heard from MD Charles Coyle, Project Manager David Everard, the parks Zoo Manager Lee Donaghue, dedicated coasters from Ireland and beyond, Niamh Reynolds, Claire O'Neill and Ross Ennis all...

Magical moments with the wonderful Cillian O'Connor whose diary is jammers including a UK and Ireland tour! Caoimhe Tegart-O'Grady's Confidence Clinic Summer Camps bring so much more to the concept of play and fun. Flor McCarthy from Women for Election welcomes more women seeking office in the forthcoming elections but cautions there's much more to do. While Chairperson Liam O'Neill is delighted w...

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....