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Presenter Orlaith Carmody interviews Flor McCarthy, head of training for Women for Elections on why more women should enter politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Late Lunch with Orlaith Carmody, we chatted to a former footballer who is encouraging everyone to abstain from alcohol for just 28 days, Flor McCarthy is urging more women to think about running for election and mother and son are losing the pounds together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Late Lunch with guest presenter Orlaith Carmody, we talked to a parent on the dangers of scrambler bikes after his young son was hit by one, Apple has launched new products and would you put snail slime on your face? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Late Lunch with Orlaith Carmody, we talked to a lady who endured coercive control at the hands of a former partner. The rest of the show had a sonar/travel feel to it with bikes, bats and a sculpture which had a nod to the inventor of the submarine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Late Lunch show with Orlaith Carmody, former Meath GAA footballer revealed how the sport helped me to escape social isolation, Graham Gough told us about sound healing and a new health test for dogs which could eradicate common genetic disorders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Late Lunch with Orlaith Carmody, we spoke to a heartbroken mother who is appealing for parents to listen to their children, after her 14 year old son died by suicide New regulations on quad bikes are just around the corner while author Nicola Pearse had us enthralled with the story of her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank is out on the street tomorrow if he doesn't find a place to live, Professor Luke O'Neill is showing teenagers the science behind many leading questions, Ed Hannigan is a big fan of all things '80's and Comhaltas Drogheda are recruiting... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No Bridge? Troubled waters as Lorraine Cunningham explained. It's Daddy Longlegs season and they're harmless as Gerry explained to Louise. Nicky Kyle offered lots of advice on the organic vegetable gardening front while Dr Kate McCann covered off aspects of the school return from a parent and pupils perspective. A Indian Summer fore how long? Aoife Kealy from Met Eireann gave us lots of hope........

Gerry went back to school today! Yes Late Lunch paid a visit to the brand new Ballapousta National School as a new era begins for teachers and pupils alike. Principal Peter Dooley and his Vice Principal Angela O'Hare reflected on a new beginning while Parish Priest Canon Peter Murphy is rightly proud of the state of the art facility which, as he told us, has come a long way. We heard from a number...

Hector O'hEochagain, who is on his travels again on TG4 this Thursday, gave us a taste of what to expect and boy it's well worth checking out! Adesiyan Apesin and Tony O'Reilly joined us to discuss gambling addiction and a new service coming onstream in the Northeast. Helen Byrne painted a bleak picture of Balrath Wood, Sinead Burke believes early September is the real New Year and on slowdown day...

The school lunch box - no pressure says Deirdre Doyle from the Cool Food School. Milly Byrne started school today and as her mammy Charlene explained its a miracle! It was Gerry's all the way as Gerry Cullen and Gerry O'Connor made sweet music ahead of the Sean Corcoran Series in Drogheda next weekend. The Burke's Sinead and Ciara had plenty to say about what's making news at the moment. David She...

Director of Research at Sport Ireland Benny Cullen reflected on the findings of the latest study on exercise and the participation of children in sport. A powerful book about the deaths of Miriam Mulcahy's parents and sister and how the sea and swimming helped her cope, evoked a powerful conversation. Sharon Gray told of her car insurance difficulty, Dr Ken Whelan is looking for saltwater detectiv...

Dermot Goode is really good when it comes to knowing about Private Health Insurance, Jade Lawless knows all about ambition, Drogheda Toastmasters can talk the talk and Sergeant Ricardo Lucezi is looking forward to his 27th Irish Army Infantry Battalion celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We coasted along to Carlingford this afternoon and popped into the local tourist office where we were warmly welcomed by Yvonne Keenan, Theresa Mackin and Gerry Hoey. Kian Louet Feisser dropped in with some beautiful Carlingford Oysters which Gerry was only too delighted to sample and boy did he like them!! James McKenna of the Four Seasons Hotel, SkyPark's Andrew Ross, Paddy Agnew Carlingford Lou...

Straight A Student Eashal Munawar reflected on her 7 H1s in the Leaving Certificate as she awaits her CAO offer to study medicine. Sinead Kavanagh offered nuggets of wisdom for parents with children starting school. Carol Murphy from SOSAD told of an interesting new mental health initiative in Meath and Louth. Joe Treacy recounted his recent Arctic adventure, Glen Gorman welcomed a five star ratin...

St Oliver's Community College Principal reflected on the Leaving Certificate results while Jason McGee, who sat the exam on three occasions, told of his work and life journey subsequently. Irene Gahan from Academy Books brought us her recommendations, Rick Cronje compared the Chenin Blanc grape and its wines from the perspective of both hemispheres and David Sheehan covered off sport for the weeke...

Eanna Ni Lahhna gave a thumbs up to Wasps, John McCullen a thumbs down to Ragworth, Darragh O'Heiligh believes its up to every one of us to pick up our own dogs faeces and teacher Roisin Curtis finds it difficult too returning to school Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Carey's opinions are always thought provoking, Gerry loves his regular sojourn with Rosie Maye through her wonderful garden, Tara Walker rustled up another meal on a budget and there's so much creativity and ingenuity going on at the Mill Enterprise Hub! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Lunch Coasting Along again this Tuesday to lovely Laytown in County Meath where we met the O'Reilly family, including mum Nuala, from that famous Supermarket that hasn't changed in 50 years! The new secretary/manager of Laytown Races, Jessica Cahalan, joined us along with the local Beach Wardens. Jimmy Gilna and Paddy Meade weren't short of a word or two as we enjoyed another lovely day by th...

Trees down galore following Storm Betty, arborist and tree felling expert Wesley Monaghan was so interesting as he explained why and what to look out for in the future. Mary is livid with Louth County Council over the ladies and disabled public toilets in Blackrock village that remain closed a year on from an arson attack and many other listeners expressed their unhappiness with the state or lack...

Th Poncho eventually came in handy! So many listeners told us things they've "never ever" and the Mary Wallopers admitted they've been never ever naughty boys too! Barbara Scully highlighted the wrong that is 'trial hours' for no pay, Nicky Kyle is a busy as ever growing organically in August and our Louise looked after the sporting previews... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Eddie Maguire wins the Scandinavian Visually Impaired Open Golf, Stephen Lynch is running the length of Ireland for mental health, fashion consultant Lisa Smith sorted out our autumn outfits, Fr Paul Byrne brings Termonfeckin Church into the solar age and Paddy Kelly made an appeal for Meath referee Fergus Smith who was diagnosed with MND recently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Tracey Hanby Gray was the victim of a hit and run in Navan on Saturday last and appealed for the female driver of the car who hit Tracey's parked car on the Fairgreen in Navan to come forward. Dr Niamh Roche, an expert in bats, was so interesting as she covered off lots about the fascinating nocturnal creatures. Tony Conlon ran the rule over the new cars he's been driving lately and Tara Walker is...

No better place to be coasting along with Late Lunch than Blackrock on August 15th! It's the day when thousands descend on the beautiful Louth village to mark the end of Summer and the bringing in of the harvest. And we enjoyed a fine harvest of guests in the guise of Jason McGee from visitblackrock.ie, publican Kevin Soraghan who is Chairman of the Blackrock Social Group, historian Noel Sharkey,...

Road traffic offences remain a big problem as drivers offend across the board - Meath County Council's Road Safety Officer Mick Finnegan has his say. Tom Reilly or Thomas O'Raghallaigh, through bearla no gaeilge, still contends Cromwell wasn't all bad! Pat Coburn has his "needle in a haystack" wedding ring back, Ben Malone explained why water is and will always be an integral aspect of our heritag...