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Sexual Abuse victim Aoife Lynch has forgone anonymity told her story to Gerry. Fabulous chat with Niall Hatch from BirdWatch Ireland all about the Crow family. Intact Software based in Dundalk are thriving through lockdown as CEO Justin Lawless revealed. Liam O'Neill's diabetes didn't present in a typical fashion but thankfully it was discovered just in time and he's making progress. And the Chris...

Professor Paul Moynagh believes restrictions have to begin to ease despite the stubborn level of new Covid cases in the country. A cemetery in Kentstown is the latest to be desecrated. Deirdre Hynds told us how she has solved her chronic insomnia. Historian Sean Collins offered his take on a border poll before reflecting on the bloody month of March 100 years ago. We heard how Carlingford is putti...

Dr Harry Barry lifted the mood, advised how to deal with panic attacks and cautioned on mental health matters. Editor of the RTE investigation unit and former Presenter of Loosetalk on LMFM Paul Maguire recalled the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Louth twenty years on. Jane O'Reilly, whoo won a lamb in a competition on the radio station in the aftermath of the culling of all sheep in Cooley...

Journalist Kevin Myers was highly critical of the manner in which the Coronavirus Pandemic has been handled in Ireland. Hair stylist Stephen Dillon from the Cut Above in Navan had plenty to say that made today a Good Hair Day! Adrian Taaffe and David Sheehan assessed Dundalk and Drogheda United’s prospects ahead of the start of the League of Ireland season. Leon Blanche chipped in w...

Gerry and Louise combined are OCD but who's who? Dr Sabina Brennan has the formula to clear our brain fog. From Collon to Connemara, David Keane farms the most beautiful Oysters. Physiotherapist Paddy Mulligan sorted out Gerry's walking niggles and our Amy Winehouse story continued... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Paul Moynagh is sceptical about stalling the Astra Zeneca Covid jab and also believes outdoor activities should be sanctioned at an early date. Money Doctor John Lowe highlighted the gender pension gap and called for change. Tony Griffin has the formula for connecting with your teenager and committed it to print in his new book. Sinead Burke brought us another episode of her life observa...

Geraldine Gallagher and daughter Marie appealed for information about the murder of their son and brother near Collon on July 28th 2014. Maggie Larkin, who was illegally adopted but found her family, wants to help others in similar circumstances. Leon Blanche looked ahead to the Cheltenham festival which begins tomorrow. The brows say it all especially since we've all had to mask up - Elizabeth Oa...

The disappearance and murder of Sarah Everard in London has rekindled the debate about attacks on women and Anthony Cunnane from Krav Maga who teaches self-defence and safety to women and men here in the Northeast joined Gerry to discuss the issue and revealed some shocking scenarios he has dealt with in the past. A new potato, years in the making and developed here has hit the supermarket shelves...

When you simply can't wear a mask because of the sexual abuse you endured from early childhood we heard about Kate's situation. We need food for life but when eating becomes addictive the problems that ensue are many as Ruth explained. Patricia Foley is a passionate Toastmaster on a mission, Tara Walker gave us some great pointers of stir fry & curries and Kylie doing country - you bet! Hosted...

Drogheda City Status members Anna McKenna and Brian Hanratty had their say on the failure of Government to sanction funding for the Northern Cross Route. Alex Jefferson is spreading love and happiness with her Positive Postcards. Roisin Kiberd believes the internet is one of the loneliest places we can be, Joe Tierney's Newsagents is hanging in there and Kylie's story moved into the noughties... H...

Professor Paul Moynagh was really positive about the Covid vaccinations and moving out of lock down over the coming weeks. Royal Watcher Mary Kenny offered her take on the Harry meets Meghan meets Oprah interview. Tony Conlon gave the thumbs up to a number of new marks he's been test driving recently. Adrian Hillman from St Margaret's Celtic Supporters Club are doing their bit for Slav, as Gerry r...

Marking International Women's Day it was ladies all the way on the Show today beginning with Dominican nun Sr Niamh Galvin from the convent of St. Catherine of Sienna, a closed based on the outskirts of Drogheda. Mary McCallan Physiotherapy Manager at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital spoke about this last year on the front line of healthcare. Organic Gardening Guru Nicky Kyle spoke about her passion f...

At the eleventh hour Joe Armstrong decided the priesthood wasn't for him and now he's of no faith. Fiona Brennan believes all good and love in life emanates from self-love. June Tinsley explained why visual impairment shouldn't deny anyone the joy of books or reading. Young farmer Timmy Teahan's ewe has given birth to sextuplets, Jim Marry's making ice cream with a twist, we enjoyed some younger r...

There's a whole other side to illegal Adoptions in Ireland as Aoife Hegarty from RTE Investigates reveals. All meat is not good for us according to a major new study , Dr. Keren Papier speaks about the findings. Sir Ken Robinson believes our education system is killing creativity in children - his TED talk brilliantly underpins his argument. Battling terminal cancer, Eileen Rushe has had her day i...

Meath horse trainer Gordon Elliott's future hangs in the balance, fellow trainer Ger Lyons and David Jennings from the Racing Post have their say. Professor Paul Moynagh brought us the latest on Covid, Fr Sean McDonaghs new book about the future of jobs and work is thought provoking while Home of the year judge Hugh Wallace gave us a preview of a house in Louth he's visiting on tonight's show. All...

Call the Midwife! No need Supergran Madeleine Duffy was there to deliver her grandson! The frogs they are a croaking - yes its spawning season and Nuala Madigan knows all about our Anura. DKIT Lecturer Aine McHugh is a collaborator in a world-wide study on the impact of Covid 19 to which anyone can make a submission. Irish Times Washington Correspondent Suzanne Lynch reflected on the return of Don...

Cavan plumber Nedser Carolan is a TikTok sensation thanks to daughter Jane! No holds barred in conversation between John Kierans and Ciara Burke. A pair of crackers from Virtuoso of Vino Rick Cronje, the weekend in Sport with Leon Blanche and the Adele story went out on a high with 007 blockbuster. Oh and PS our listeners love a riddle!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Late Lunch dedicated itself to "Ireland Reads" Day today. Margaret Madden brought us her Book of the Month and more recommendations besides., We were joined by Children's author Erika McGann, the wonderful Patricia Scanlan came on board and Michael Duffy inspired with his story of learning to read later in life. We popped into Academy Books for a word with Irene Gahan, Deirdre Broderick covered of...

No concerts, no performing but classical guitarist has found ways to get through lock down and sees better days ahead. Kel Galavan's new book will not alone transform your relationship with money but your life and Gerry's really impressed! Not shortage of advice from vet Sinead Kelly, the Adele story rolls on in words & song and Dan McCartney's Vitamin D crusade is looking like paying dividend...

How do you like yours? The Cadbury Creme Egg! It's 5 this year, Gerry and our listeners LOVE them!! Professor Paul Moynagh brought us his now weekly thoughts on the Covid situation. Sarah Tuite, a Hypnobirthing Practitioner, explained its many benefits. Karen Devine is looking forward to an Enterprising Week despite restrictions. Physiotherapist Paddy Mulligan pointed out the importance of good fo...

Kelley McArdle released her debut single today which sends out a very important message in relation to sexual assault. No fussy eaters or hungry children in Ciara Attwell's family, blog or book. Miriam Simon is guiding retailers through the pandemic and doing a fine job! Cormac Watters told us about meeting a famous fellow Cooley man in Perth and Adele is Gerry's Artist of the Week. Hosted on Acas...

Made it, lost it now making it again - Joe Doyle is making his dream happen! Not sleeping is the bane of so many people's lives - Helena Tubridy had many suggestions to improve essential shut eye. Cian Sullivan spoke about his late sister Arwen and what's happening to remember her and help others. Conor Nyhan found a copy of the Dundalk Democrat from 1862 and Leon Blanche previewed the big matches...

Gerry offered his opinion on the stance taken by the teaching unions in relation to the Leaving Certificate and returning to the classroom - boy did listeners react! Pat Cooney's Whistler Whiskeys are World Award Winners and the local Boann Distillery MD is naturally chuffed. What fun did Gerry and author Emma Murray have about her new book "The Juggle". Fiona McShane's daughter Kate is melting he...

How inspirational is Martin O'Halloran - Truly! Fr Paddy Rushe - taking on or giving up, either or will do for Lent. John Hyland has begun a campaign to bring back images of native animals on Irish coins. One hundred years ago on Ash Wednesday Robinstown village was cast into National and International news - Jim O'Leary tells the story. And she's Simply the Best, Natalie Kelly's kindness is ackno...

Professor Paul Moynagh discussed the latest Covid developments, Alicia Law reflected on a year like no other in business, Nadia Vavro updated us on her son Slav's three years dealing with cancer, Mary Deery outlined a range of IT supports available to senior citizens and top chef Zack Gallagher sorted our Pancakes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.