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Sarah Carey reacts to Taoiseach Leo Varadker's unexpected resignation. Basket maker Aindriu O'Cearbhail dropped in for a chat and took along some of his wonderful creations. Jennifer De Paola told us why the Finns are the happiest people on Earth! We heard about an apprenticeship expo happening in Trim tomorrow and expat Patrick O'Reilly is also very content living in Scandinavia Hosted on Acast....

Sarah Carey on why we still really value motherhood in light of the recent referenda. Louise O'Loughlin on why it's OK to avail of beauty therapies while going through cancer treatment. Tony Conlon was joined by Ray Leddy Head of Marketing & Product with Skoda Ireland, who have partnered with Certa for HVO fuel, the alternative to diesel. And auctioneer Niall Mullen told us why he's brought a...

Our Louise brought in her treasured collection of cassette tapes and Alex Tadros, from Mars Tapes in Manchester, the last shop selling tapes in the UK, joined us for a chat. Klara McDonnell, who froze her eggs before cancer treatment and is now going through IVF, told her story. Shamrock grower Gearoid O'Neill revealed a sharp decline in sales, as the tradition of wearing it appears to be in decli...

Dundalk's Harry O'Donoghue wins big at Crufts again with his Wire Fox Terrier! Singer/Songwriter Calum Agnew has that hit song feeling with his new single "Never". Consultant Urologist Ronan Long, was so interesting as he spoke about his medical speciality and Meath County Council biodiversity officer, Ben Malone, explained the Hare's Corner project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

On today's Late Lunch with Deirdre Hurley, we heard from Randal Plunkett, author Zoe Millar, a Duleek school project and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, we celebrated World Book Day and Tara Walker was in the kitchen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On National Tree Week, Eanna Ni Lamhna urges Louth and Meath to plant more trees! Maureen Shiels-Fanning spoke about a new book detailing the migration of families from the West of Ireland to Gibbstown in 1937. Dr Kate McCann cautioned moderation in our consumption of food and drink. And Mairead Finnegan is chuffed her Roll It Pastry has been acknowledged by the Irish Food Writers Guild. Hosted on...

The man who has eaten more than 30,000 Big Macs in fifty years turns 70 - personal trainer and fitness coach Oisin Mulligan can understand why Don Gorske is in good shape, as Oisin himself takes on a sugar challenge. Alma McClorey is heading to Crufts with her Bernese Mountain Dog called Ruby, referee Emma Dunne told us what it takes to be a good whistler and it being National Tree Week, we had a...

How to claim for pothole damage to your car, 200 years of the RNLI, inspiring TY students, wildlife matters and local oysters win big! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura De Barra is simply so tuned in when it comes to buying and caring for the clothes we wear, Irene Gahan knows her books, the virtuoso of vino that's Rick Cronje and David Sheehan is always on the ball when it comes to sport! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navan Hospital Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr Mahmoud Abumarzouq, whose brother was killed in Gaza in recent days, spoke about his loss and the catastrophic situation there. Sharon McManus recalled the birth of her baby Ellie on this day eight years ago and we caught a word with lovely leap year baby Aileen Byrne, who is actually 7 today!!! Mick Hughes will honour all vouchers issued this day, from his r...

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...