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Our show opened with Anke Morgenroth who makes and repairs teddy bears at Bear Essentials in Cavan prompting listeners to send in pictures and stores about their beloved bears! The next generation of the Maher family are making their own successful way in the world of entertainment but dad Dave was happy to take a wander down memory lane with Gerry today. Our Virtuoso of Vino Rick Cronje brought u...

Staying the course during lock down - fifteen years on from sobriety Enda 'ODoherty was tested. Perfectly Imperfect Parenting - it does what is says between the covers of Dr Mary O'Kane's brilliant new book which Gerry highly recommended! Historian Sean Collins took us back in time to April 1921 and fractious times in Ireland. Aoife McPartlan from the Animal Rehabilitation Hospital in Meath appeal...

Prashant Shukla, Chairman of the Ireland/India Council and Maria Perry-Mohan, who lives in the Northern Indian city of Lucknow, joined Gerry to reflect on the awful Covid second wave there. Hanna Laatio McDonnell is missing family in Finland but getting on with life here thanks to the great support she's receiving from other women. Ronan O' Dalaigh is on a winner with his charity portal thriftify....

Good news on vaccines which Professor Paul Moynagh welcomed and endorsed. Lorraine O'Donnell from Fisheries Ireland was angling for anglers aided and abetted by Gerry. A collaboration of poetry and music from either side of the Atlantic that really works. Cian Byrne abandoned his bike for a hike along the Louth coastline and Lizzy do Country? Not really.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

It's all good at Seapoint Golf Club and Dublin Zoo as people return today! Aileen Rogers did her Dad John Cameron proud as she recalled his remarkable story. Autism Coach Helena Giles gave us much food for thought. Stephen Gleeson told us about niece Abbie and her need for a special room, Thin Lizzy are the Artists of the Week and our listeners advice was forthcoming as usual on Gerry's Kettle con...

It's official his name is Kevin Costner and he's on holidays from the Shannon Estuary - yes our Bottlenose Dolphin in the Boyne! Late Lunch Book Club - Margaret Madden brought us her Book of the Month and more exciting recommended reads. Interior Designer Lorna Kee gave us plenty to think about for that home office and around the house in general. Leon Blanche looked ahead to the big soccer games...

Queen of Clean Lynsey Crombie sorted out a myriad of problems with; lemon, vinegar and bicarbonate of soda! Mark Canavan's Greenheartcbd company is cutting edge and going places fast - great story! Siobhan O'Neill-White has experienced both hospital and home births and is an advocate for the latter. We heard from an business doing their bit for Earth Day, how Dundalk and Drogheda are coming togeth...

A year ago today, diagnosed with Covid, Pat Harty faced into a battle for his life and survived but is still facing challenges on a daily basis. Swallows, Swifts and Martins yes Niall Hatch from Birdwatch Ireland really knows his birds! Rejection is the mother of determination to succeed when you hear Fergus Grimes story as he's about to launch his new business - an App called Score Beo. John M Sh...

Professor Paul Moynagh brought his knowledge and expertise to bear on the latest Covid situation. It's book number 21 from the wonderful Cathy Kelly, touching on a issue close to home for one of our most successful and best loved Irish authors. Veterinarian Sinead Kelly comprehensively dealt with listeners questions, Ballymakenny Farm's Maria Flynn is chuffed with their Irish Food Guild award and...

A European Soccer Super League - pie in the sky or a possibility? Paul Lennon from the Irish Daily Star believes there will be change but....The greatest cause of domestic conflict is the division of tasks and responsibilities - Paula Fyans believes men can do more and women must ensure they do for the overall good. Irish Times Washington correspondent Suzanne Lynch covered a multitude including e...

We pressed the nostalgia button once more with listeners as Kunak McGann joined us to recall the street and schoolyard games of yesteryear. Dunboyne College has a new four legged member of staff? Tara Walker put some Spring onto our tables with lamb as the centerpiece. Leon Blanche previewed soccer at home and abroad while Gerry concluded his ELO story.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Full vaccinated and looking forward with optimism that's Anna McKenna. Nutritionist Rachel Graham had lots of advice about how to provide good nutrition and variety on the school lunchbox. Sian Horn knows a thing or two about succeeding in business and she's now in the business of helping other women. Conor Kerley's Phytafix has been acknowleged internationally with a major award and well deserved...

Kyle Carney, who's a recovering addict and lost one of his best friends to a drug overdose recently, spoke about addiction, loss and its challenges. Chris McGale was making millions on Wall Street but walked away from it all - The Million Dollar Irishman is some story. Soup Kitchen founder Mark O'Neill reflected on the challenges he's faced this last year. We touched base with a regular Late Lunch...

Professor Paul Moynagh brought his usual sense of logic and calm to the issues surrounding the roll out of the Covid vaccination program. Colleen McNally remembered her son Daragh who had autism and passed away after a short illness in November 2019. The NCT and electric vehicle subsidies were among the items featured by our Motoring correspondent Tony Conlon. A mobile sauna to your door - yes Lia...

How to be Happy - Professor Brendan Kelly outlines the ways and means in his new book which he talked about today. Sheila Bailey recalled her time working with the late Duke of Edinburgh. Dr Vanessa Woods is using poetry to advance knowledge about the importance of nutrition in the food we eat. Jim Dreaper paid tribute to his friend Ger Dowd and an ELO hit single began our focus Birmingham's fines...

Shane Kenny's ice cream is in demand in the Big Apple and he has plans to spread the love further afield. Lord Henry Mountcharles was in great form for several reasons and teased of not one but two concerts at Slane in 2022. Young John Quail is showing promise with a blooming good idea while Fiona Gratzer MD of Unislim has had to re-invent her business model with great success. We concluded our fo...

Dr Daniel McCartney's Vitamin D campaign finally pays dividends, Kate Gunn is alcohol free since 2016 and loving life, Nicky Kyle offered lots of wonderful advice for the vegetable gardener, we heard about real progress on a new Alzheimer's Day Care Centre and of the tragedies Artist of the Week Roy Orbison endured during his lifetime... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rory had a Story of a different kind to tell, Adam Hanratty is developing a new aspect to his poultry business, Paul Bathe's animals are missing their party pieces, the Giddy Box is Tomas Hanratty's new baby and our Roy Orbison story rolled along... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They've only each gone and won a house - Colin Hoey and Michael Mooney shared their joy and luck with us this afternoon! Professor Paul Moynagh ran the rule over the latest Covid-19 news. Gerry had an interesting conversation with long-time Vegan Roger Yates. Leaving Certificate student Ayesha Jallali reflected on life in and outside school. Sinead Burke cast her observational eye on our Pensioner...

Gerry's dog Messi was born on April 1st 2011, he's ten today and our Presenter couldn't allow the occasion pass without reflecting on his best friend's significant Birthday! Fish on Friday, never mind a Good Friday, is still a strongly held tradition as Peter Kirwan explained. Former LMFM Presenter Jason Collins told us what life in general and particularly lock down has been like for a stay at ho...

No shortage of Mugs in Late Lunch Land! Yes you swamped us with pics ans stories about your favourite tea or coffee supping vessels. Stylist Mary Murtagh from the Orange Room is disappointed and concerned that no date has been indicated for the reopening of Hair Salons. Emma O'Connor donated a kidney to her sister Louise Cowan - what an uplifting story on Organ Donation Awareness Week! Rick Cronje...

Gerry brought the curtain down on his 40 Days&Nights for Slav with Slav's mother Nadia Vavro. Fr Paddy Rushe was philosophical and accepting that Holy Week and Easter would be different again this year but still so important to embrace and celebrate in the lives of Christians. There's a real sense of alarm about the discharge of waste water into the River Boyne, Sinead Burke brought us another...

Soccer Writer Paul Lennon reflected on the Finding Jack Charlton Documentary and also had a word about Ireland's lowly plight at this time. Gerry had a wide-ranging chat with UK based Dundalk woman Sheila Bailey. Chelsea Farrell spoke about; midwifery, seeing her granny for the first time in a year and navigating social media. Tomas Smyth's Milk Shack in Castlebellingham is a first here and demand...

Addiction Counsellor Oisin McConville believes we're facing a tsunami of addicted online gamblers of all ages and is calling for urgent action. Eamonn MacDonnacha has penned a timely vaccination tune and Jai Moore is onto something with her swear mugs. Margaret Madden revealed her Book of the Month and more cracking recommendations. Daragh McCullough from Elmgrove Farm grows in excess of 10 millio...

A year like no other, Louth GAA Star Niamh Rice talked about her trials and tribulations. Anthony Murphy's new book is fascinating as it mirrors the life cycle of the Atlantic Salmon against our human existence intertwined with ancient Irish myths and legends. We caught up with Ruth Tynan from Athboy who's teaching Irish at a University in Ottowa, Canada. Former soccer star Martin Lawlor is involv...