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How difficult could it be to unwrap a Chupa Chup lollipop? A dawdle for Gerry not so for our Louise! John McSharry's 1991 army endurance record prevails to this day. Fashion designer Rachel Maguire aka Rashhiiid really did hit a sweet spot with Gerry. And the work of Bettystown Tidy Towns receives its just reward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No way would Julie O'Donoghue ever countenance fining parents for noisy children in her cafe or any restaurant. Sleep expert Lucy Wolfe spoke about the importance of good sleep in the teenage years. Tom Wright told the story of how he came up with his Cultec carbon-fibre hurling sticks and Alan Bradley's new documentary sensitively reveals the story of one young boy and the high level of suicide i...

Classified Records Neil Watters is definitive about that "Lovely Day", Marie Cassidy is on the money with her first novel, Susi Lodola believes binge and over eating should be classed as an addiction, saxophonist Robert Finegan launches his ne EP with a difference and David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Show today came live from our sponsors Blackstone Motors showrooms in Drogheda, where we met new Louth senior football manager Ger Brennan. Our motoring correspondent Tony Conlon was with us as were; new Louth Ladies manager Paul Hanlon, his assistant Alan Page and county star Niamh Rice. We also heard all about Blackstone's range of new Renault, Dacia and Opel models as well as their compleme...

Phil Coulter on the road again and in fine fettle, Eileen Smith's passion for aromatherapy, Sadhbh O'Neill explained the disingenuity of greenwashing and Jesse James Stewart is a most entrepreneurial young man! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a power cut happens how safe are foodstuffs in fridge and freezer? Providing palliative care for pets, living well with scoliosis and remembering Johnny Fean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debi a "storm in a teacup" according to Professor John Sweeney! What a listen to two incredible mothers, Lesley Richards and Aoife Murphy, whose children Alana and Zach, survived against the odds and are thriving today. While Kevin Halpenny and Yemi Adenuga have both been recognised internationally in their particular fields where they've excelled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Australian Rules star Conor Nash is close to home in Meath but content in Melbourne, Sinead Canney's house swap concept is canny, Dermot Higgin's Yukon adventure brought many unforgettable moments, David Sheehan had slim pickings sport wise today and we turned to the late Joan Rivers for our comedy on Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Late Lunch with Deirdre Hurley, we talked to a Dundalk native chef who has broken two world cooking records in Japan. We chatted about grief, how a mam of children with autism became a barrister to help others, life-altering surgery in Turkey for a Meath woman and ....how Navan might have a new anthem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Late Lunch with guest presenter Deirdre Hurley, two former garda sergeants told us why they have no regrets on leaving the force, the history of furniture and carpets in Navan is expertly told in a new book, students from a Drogheda school are off to Africa and a locally-based artist on why he believes stigma needs to be removed from mental health issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Journalist Sarah Carey, donning her new power suit, put the woes of the world in context, Dr Kate McCann advised on men minding their health, Darina Allen promised to make a soda bread for Gerry and we heard more from Trivela the new owners of Drogheda United Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...