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Most families have had one, some briefly, a while and for years - yes Goldfish stories abounded on Late Lunch today! Margaret Madden brought us some cracking picks on Book Club Friday. Tara Walker rustled up a lovely Carrot, Lentil and Harissa soup at East Coast Cookery School. David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's big soccer games and Gerry broke the mold with his final song from the Undert...

Making life safer for women, to do and go about their lives as they wish and free from fear, is an issue that needs greater airing - Ban Ban Goulding contributed superbly to the dialogue today! Lorraine Smith is back on terra firma after years in the skies looking after Aer Lingus passengers. Denise Sullivan is a "Wonder" with all she's been through while Rick Cronje's wine recommendations came fr...

Last man standing in a Kells cinema Raymond Lynch recalled the place, people and times, Sinead Kelly sorted our pets for the Halloween mayhem, Caroline Busher has the most furtive imagination which she puts down on paper and we swung from punk to easy listening courtesy of the Undertones and Michael English... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No diets no more for Grace Mulvey, auctioneer Keith Duffy was so insightful about the price of property, Kevin Dundon says anyone could make his Barmbrack, we heard how we can all delve into the history of the establishment of the Irish border and Teenage Kicks paved the way for a week of the Undertones... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Patricia Casey explained why she believes the de-stigmatisation of mental health is a double edged sword. Kells businessman Micheal McKeon has come through many challenges and is justifiably proud of his Park Ri, which employs more than one hundred local people. Another Ceanannas native, comedian Fred Cooke, is delighted to be back on stage! Gerry was thrilled to return to East Coast Coo...

Nicola Tallant lifts the lid on the Irish crime boss and his infiltration of World Professional Boxing. Mycologist Bill O'Dea joined us live from a mushroom hunt. The Drogheda Motor Show is back on the streets in town this weekend. Sarah McCann's documentary remembers the day Luciano Pavarotti sang in Dundalk's Town Hall and like clockwork Gerry continued his Boomtown Rats tale... Hosted on Acast....

President, Taoiseach, Tanaiste, Geldof and more besides all on Late Lunch today courtesy of that man of many voices the wonderful Oliver Callan. She's one of us - yes Charlene Mathieson feels right at home in Termonfeckin. Chelsea Farrell is looking for a man with the help of Mammy and Paul Carroll. Meath artist and sculptor John Fitzgerald opens an exhibition of his new work that's been a while i...

14 Steps and 9,000 Candles in memory of all who've lost their lives since the beginning of the pandemic - Natalie Kelly is some Doll! Sheena Hattie recalled her son Conor's short life and the invaluable assistance received from Jack & Jill. Siobhan O'Neill-White sorted activities for the mid-term and Halloween break. From the Boomtown Rats to Drogheda Classical just another day at the office o...

You really couldn't put a label on our Louise!! Alice Taylor is quite simply adorable, ahead of the Drogheda Motor Show Tony Conlon picked his marks, a camper van enthusiast meets his kin again, fine young people of Meath are acknowledged and the Boomtown Rats are Gerry's Artists of the Week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Bailey, who was an integral member of the team investigating the disappearance of a number of women in Leinster, reflected on the renewal of the search for Deirdre Jacob. Tara Gerbola is only delighted to be back in the ring, Brian Gregory is some boy for eighty three, David Sheehan did his weekly sporting thing and the curtain fell on Horslips our Artists of the Week..... Hosted on Acast. Se...

An electric shock for farmer Darragh McCullough, some stories from GAA heartlands told superbly by P J Cunningham, a knock on the door with menace and a local mother finds out her child is immersed in the world of drugs and more about Artists of the Week Horslips.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gail McEvoy deciphered Budget 2022 in laywoman's terms, there's more than Sea to the Salty Sisters, why there's no Gelato to Melt in Swords, a pain in the leg that shouldn't be ignored, revealing the beauty of bridges in Meath and more from Horslips....... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciara Burke explains why she's in the Christmas spirit already despite Covid and challenging times finding staff. Pharmacist Kathy Maher talked us through the ins and outs of getting the seasonal flu vaccine. What a woman - Mary Murphy mum to fourteen children with 26 years between her first and last!! Nicky Kyle sorted out our vegetable tasks and more besides in the greenhouse , tunnel and garden...

On being a Mammy in your forties - Kathleen Black and Eilis Matthews told their stories! Manchan Magan explores the Irish language through his brilliant stage show " Im agus Aran" which comes to the Solstice Navan and An Tain in Dundalk this week. Graham Campbell, Chairman of Drogheda Boys, was candid as he reflected on the arson attack which totally destroyed the club's changing rooms and equipme...

What a story and brilliantly told by Riverdance Star Darren Casey! Frugal Mama Chloe Symond's life changes are really paying dividends. Multi-Marathon Man Alan Corcoran has done real good, David Sheehan looked ahead to the sporting weekend and Gerry said goodbye to his Artist of the Week Mary Black. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The case for nuclear power to generate electricity in Ireland is strong and needs to be seriously considered says Denis Duff from 18for0 group. Noelle Rock's new book "A Robin's Tale" is simply a superb concept in introducing children to bereavement and death. She'd just lift your mood - the irrepressible Sue Masterson is loving her new life! Drogheda Special Olympics are looking for assistance wi...

There is a road to recovery no matter how long it takes to kick your addiction as Anthony Deegan's story confirms. Luke Cassidy's debut novel, Iron Annie, is being broadly acclaimed and there's lots more doors opening for the Dundalk author. No more soaking lines of clothes thanks to Colin O'Brien's new invention. We spoke with Brenda Pieper Callan about breastfeeding and Gerry's focus on Mary Bla...

We signed off with immunologist Professor Paul Moynagh, who has been with us most every week since the outbreak of the pandemic. Joanna Blythman believes we're paying the price for what has now been proven to be food fallacies! The most incredible woman, Eileen Rushe, was laid to rest yesterday - today we paid her a most deserving tribute. Fr Noel Kehoe invited listeners to partake in this year's...

On today's show we heard about an upcoming suicide prevention seminar, how a community came to the aid of a mens shed and we went batty, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerry caught up with King of Comedy writing Arthur Mathews, Margaret Madden brought us more wonderful recommendations in Book Club, Rick Cronje chipped in with his voluptuous vino, David Sheehan looked ahead to the sporting weekend, we looked forward to someone winning this weekend's massive lottery jackpot and the curtain fell on Gerry's take on Elton John. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Hector is back with a new TV series featuring the "New Irish" and ahead of the first show on TG4 this evening, the man from Meath set the scene. The inspirational Marie Fay did what she does, Declan Bailey ran the rule over the iPhone 13 and Apple's other new releases and we heard a touching tale from Vet Nicola Sunderland. And on the day 007's No Time to Die opens, we had some fun with Bond and G...

Frankie goes to Bellewstown tomorrow but today Dettori' joined us on the Show! Ahead of National Tree day the irrepressible Eanna Ni Lamhna had lots to say and enthuse us. He's fourteen and started up his own clothing business during lock down - Charles Kirwan told his story. Waste not, want not and save a fortune is Nicky Kyle's mantra when it comes to food and our Elton John story rolled on... H...

Professor Paul Moynagh was hopeful the worst of the pandemic is behind us now. Gerry paid tribute to Eileen Rushe who passed away last evening. Cognikids Ollwyn Moran made it clear that its up to parents to limit their children's screen time. Artist Seamus Smyth opens his first exhibition in twelve years, Sive Corrigan is over the moon about her wedding gift and our Elton John story continued. Hos...

Rob Kearney talked sport and more besides as Gerry caught up with the man from Cooley. No shortage of part-time courses for all across Louth and Meath as Denis Leonard explained. Cat and Ciaran Kiveney didn't let the bank putting a stop to funds deter them from finishing their home. Sinead Burke brought us more of her timely banter and its Elton John in focus as our Artist of the Week. Hosted on A...

On today's show we heard from Drogheda author Nicola Pierce. That graveside oration in Fair City and how Jack and Jill are helping one local couple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.