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Psychologist Shane Martin offered some insights into how we can all learn from the traits and characteristics of resilient people and apply them to our own situations at this time. Colm O'Rourke had plenty to say about GAA reform, the Leaving Certificate and a return to teaching in the classroom. Alan Dowling made an appeal for information about his brother David who has been missing since Monday...

We were feeling the love all the way from Adelaide in the company of best selling author Monica McInerney. No dining out this Valentines - No worries - Tara Walker from East Coast Cookery School explained how simple it is to rustle up a romantic meal at home! Love second time round - as God made them he matched them - you'll understand when you hear Geraldine ans Pat's story. Des Parkinson recited...

No longer considered elite - a bombshell for the GAA! What not to do when it comes to hair restoration. Life begins again for Michelle, an appeal for Harry and the Dusty Springfield story continues with another defining song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do they bare the cold? Sea Swimmers Siobhan Woods and Jean Strong swim every day, all year round, in the sea and LOVE it! It's Flour Power all the way at Martry Mill with demand unprecedented as James Tallon explained. Motoring Man Tony Conlon really likes the all new Opel Mokka and Grainne Connor was full of beans as life in Italy returns to normal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Professor Paul Moynagh joined us again to discuss the latest on the Pandemic, Historian Sean Collins reflected on a bloody month and day a century ago in Irish history, Dr Ian Counihan urged everyone to avail of the vaccine against Covid-19 and IT specialist Declan Bailey had plenty of advice on Safer Internet Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a laugh Gerry had with Justine Stafford and her ghee while Mary Byrne told us that she's back in the game after a tough time early last year. Bus Eireann's got talent in the guise of Stephen Callan, Ray Langan explained why its essential to develop resilience in teenagers and Patrick Reilly brought us the latest from Sweden on the Covid situation there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Keith Barry had lots to say about the challenges facing all of us in life today and once more mesmerised Gerry with a magical moment! We were also joined by David James another emerging Donegal singer and Daniel O'Donnell who've teamed up to record a timely song that spans the generations. Gerry enjoyed his banter with John Moore who has published a delightful book of home cooked recipes. Aoife He...

Dionne O'Rourke Ryan completed the story she began telling on Late Lunch in late April last year and what a conclusion it turned out to be! So honest, down to earth and engaging Stefanie Preissner was a Tonic for the Troops.... Organic gardener Nicky Kyle set out some plans for the new vegetable growing season. Michael Gibson told us about the idea behind his Signs of the Times, the Billy Joel sto...

Until recently he owned the oldest Sweet Shop in the world - Keith Tordoff unleashed a sweetfest with listeners and their favourite chews! Siobhan O'Neill White explained why arrival of womanhood should be an open conversation and celebrated in families. Leaving Certificate student Ayesha Jallali was brutally honest as she told of the challenges she and her fellow students are experiencing at the...

Professor Paul Moynagh continues to keep an eye on the Covid situation. Isabelle Duff works for Stringr in London told us how she joined the company and about her particular interest in US politics. Guidance counsellor Joseph Farrelly offered much helpful advice to students and parents at this most stressful time. Ciara Ryan got married last week in the company of six special others and she's real...

A series of undiagnosed heart attacks at thirty - Ciaran Byrne takes his second chance. Dr Karen Ward understands the link between a woman's fertility cycle and that of the moon. Peter Whelan's no advocate of the "throw away" society especially in his kitchen! Burke's Banter is right on the money and David McLean's beautiful photograph has been selected to appear on the RTE weather forecast. Hoste...

Anna Granville, who lives in New Zealand and returned to Ireland in December, explained how her adopted home crushed and continues to contain Covid. Independent book store owner Irene Gahan's passion for what she does is inspiring to say the least and she suggested some real good reads for listeners! Rick Cronje brought us to Italy and his recommended wines this month, Bob McQuaid's dulcet tones m...

Pat Murphy recalled his smuggling days on the border with memories of times, places and people. We heard some Straight Talking on topical issues from Ciara Burke and John Kierans. Dolores Whelan calmed the waters as she looked forward to Imbolg and La Fheile Bhride. We plucked another Diamond from the rough and heard about Ireland's first Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital which will open shortly ne...

Tom Conachy told us how it was for himself, others and the medical staff on a Covid ward in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Juggling school, work and home; teacher and CBT Practitioner Nicola Culloty offered much sound advice. Jason O'Callaghan discovered he's a minimalist and is now living the dream! We heard a wee tale demonstrating how we're all so connected, the Neil Diamond story continued and...

Professor Paul Moynagh offered his valued opinions on the current Covid situation. Historian Sean Collins took us back one hundred years and January 1921 in Ireland and the Northeast. Keeping well in Your Community focused on isolation and loneliness, Gerry McDonnell told us about a simple but heartening local rubbish collecting initiative, the Neil Diamond story continued while Drogheda Institute...

Yes its official w're dealing with a second Pandemic! You're more likely that ever to get shit on your shoe while out walking in all of our towns and villages across the Northeast! She's a marvelous mentor to so many yet Sharon Doherty had to seek help herself. Money Doctor John Lowe remains an advocate for State Savings despite the rate cut. Vet Sinead Kelly had plenty to say about dog fouling an...

Placed for adoption in 1987 Clair Swaine told her inspiring story and with a new one on the way Denis Farrell has an original Renault 5! Selling scents online? Local business women Emma Fallon and Lisa Heeney are and doing really well. We heard all about a miraculous wedding ring recovery from the sea courtesy of the two Brians, found out more about the Carpenters and looked ahead to some FA Cup t...

The morning after the momentous day before through the eyes of Irish Times Washington correspondent Suzanne Lynch. It's vegetables all the way for Ollwyn Moran and her boys and they're loving it! Happiness all round as a wedding ring is recovered and a German based Irish crafter though not by design? Another Carpenters tune and remembering Philip Heary Jnr one of life's really good sorts. Hosted o...

There's money in them there hills, fields, gardens, sheds, beds and trees and it can still be cashed in as Paul Molumby from the Central Bank explained. Solicitor Deirdre Moran set out what to do next if you're a survivor from a Mother & Baby home. Her debut novel "Hidden Lies" is thrilling and receiving fantastic reviews so we just had to have a word with Rachel Ryan. Maria Flynn's spuds are...

Our Late Lunch book reviewer Margaret Madden had her own story to tell today about a pregnancy at sixteen in 1989. Sue Masterson, who had a similar experience some years later, is now 619 days alcohol free and has lots more besides going on in her life. We remembered Colm Crosson, heard about the importance of physical exercise and Milo the parrot who was lost but found! We shone a light once more...

Nothing blue this Monday on Late Lunch as we heard from Hector and the favourite things that make him Happy! Dermot Goode was on hand to help save money and select the most appropriate Health Insurance plans. Our most famous farmer Daragh McCullough had a real Spring in his step. Dave Robinson was re-united with Helga and Paddy Cole proved to be the tonic we all needed to round off a pleasant afte...

It's on the way yes insects will become part of the human food chain in this part of the world in the near future as Alvan Hunt from Hexafly explains! Gerry Williamson is busier than ever in lock down as he works on a compilation of the history of rugby clubs in Ireland. RocDoc continue the roll out of their Covid testing, Tara Walker from East Coast Cookery school had plenty of suggestions for fa...

Mick Connell hasn't been out of his home since March last year yet remains so positive that he'll see the light of day again soon this year. Shane Dunphy joined us as the third in his trilogy of audio books is released which he spoke about and more pertinent matters besides. Mark Donnelly's story is really interesting - a new line of clothing supporting mental health awareness - HUH! While in Wild...

Kathleen Tuite, who was born in the Castlepollard Mother & Baby home, told us her story. Young, fit and healthy yet Dr. Conor Kerley caught Covid? TY Year student Carl McGovern and his fellow students from Kells have a nifty home exercise business idea, Carmel Crawford's passion for Vintage is timeless and Frontliner Moya Greene offered a perspective from the GP's surgery. Hosted on Acast. See...

Professor Paul Moynagh joined us for his regular analysis of the Covid situation. On the day of publication of the Mother & Baby Home report we returned to an interview with Seamus Reilly whose father was caretaker at the Stamullen home in Meath. With vinyl sales growing year on year Neil Watters from our only independent record store in the Northeast - Classified Records in Dundalk revealed w...