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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...

Communion memories poured in from listeners after Gerry and Louise recalled their own big days! Dean Bourne, regarded as the nearest thing to Roy Orbison himself, joined us ahead of his latest visit to Ireland. Leanne Browne has developed a very special range of natural skin care products under the Bare Skin Wellness label. And teacher Lisa Browne has come up with a programme aimed at improving th...

Gerry always enjoys a catch-up with Daniel O'Donnell! He was also mightily impressed with mediator Michelle Browne and their chat about her new book around navigating a divorce. Dr Kate McCann advised on good gut health, in the context of antibiotics and Michael Hoey from Country Crest, outlined the crisis facing food producers, given the incessant wet weather. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Sarah Carey speculated as to the big issues facing our new Taoiseach Simon Harris and the implications a United Ireland would have for all of us. The sudden passing of a good friend of Darragh McCullough has had him reflect on life and longevity. Tony Conlon brought us his regular motoring feature, we featured another 2 on Toosday and a timely tune that prevented it making top spot on the UK hit p...

On today's Late Lunch with Ken Murray, he spoke to Rory Guinness of the famous dynasty. Also on the show author and esteemed criminologist Phil Scraton spoke on the Hillsborough Disaster and Duleek has a rising country star. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Late Lunch with Ken Murray, Carol Haslam told how she was instrumental in setting up Ireland's Sarcoma Awareness Charity. It's March and it's wet - will we have Roosters on our table after July? Maria Flynn and Ivan Curran spoke about the nightmare of planting in this weather. And more besides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's International Women's Day and we heard inspirational stories from a cancer survivor who described honestly how the side effects and cancer ghosting added to her struggle. A nurse who swapped her career for farming and a Meath entrepreneur who advised on how to build contacts. The long-suffering school principal working with 24 women and of course, the weekly sporting preview. Hosted on Acast....

Ironing but at a price? Yet Late Lunch listeners in the main love ironing! Sarah Stein and John Mallon from Baska Bakery in Bohermeen popped in for a lively chat. Aoife McPartlin covered off what to do if you find a baby bird and Sinead Burke believes middle-aged women become invisible? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How often to wash? Professor Paul Moynagh offered his advice and spoke about dealing with sweat and sweating. Laura Armada advised Gerry on his post Lenten abstention from certain foods and astounded him when revealing she hasn't used deodorant in the last 15 years!! Sian Devine, who is a skilled polygraph reader and lie detector practitioner, revealed a lot about her field of expertise. And Irish...

Coinciding with their 10th anniversary at the Valley Inn, John and Jackie O'Connell invited us along to join in the celebrations and what a wonderful afternoon it was! John & Jackie reflected on their careers in hospitality and this past decade in Mullary, we caught a word with local & regular Peter Mulholland as well as General Manager Paul Conlon and Head Chef Ian Brennan. Wine expert dr...

Trichologist Liam Byrne offered lots of advice on hair loss and scalp matters, Frs Rushe & Akan reflected on the Easter season for Catholics, Fit Kids Fit Teens are representing Ireland at the World Hip Hop Championships in the USA and the price of a pint - will it impact on customers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul McGinley, who was in town for the launch of the Irish Legends golf tournament, which will be staged at Seapoint Golf Club in June, talked about his new role as Ambassador for the Legends Tour and more golf matters besides. Gus Martyn has a one in a million chance - quintuplet lambs born to one of his sheep recently! Professor Anne-Marie O'Dwyer joined Gerry to talk about her brilliant new boo...

Dr Eamonn Ansbro feels justified at last as his long-held belief in UFO's becomes mainstream. Chocolatier Tara Gartlan's passion for what she does manifests this time of year in her gorgeous Easter Eggs. Another woman with a real love for what she does is founder of smartnanny,ie Lorraine Andrews. Gerry at long last got along to Adrian Taaffe's legendary house gigs and boy was he impressed. And we...

Rebecca Palmer is living sustainably, frugally, almost self-sufficiently and is very happy with her lot! Dr Dan McCartney re-emphasised the importance of Vitamin D to good health. Gerry enjoyed a wander through the daffodils in Rosie Maye's wonderful garden. David Sheehan covered off the weekend's sporting action and Jim Gaffigan weighed in with the laughs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Jack O'Donovan Tra, from Fair Seas Ireland, told us why we must protect our vast seas for the benefit of all. Sean Wright and students from St Ciaran's Community School in Kells, joined us from Zambia, where they're supporting local school communities. David Branigan, President of Press Photographers Ireland, explained why manipulation of images is completely unacceptable and the Money Doctor John...