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It arrived only 24 days late! Where was my Pudding Gerry inquired from an Post's Anna McHugh? And an avalanche of delayed and missing postal items followed from listeners!! Lets keep the lights lit until mid February said author Andrea Mara and our audience confirmed there is an appetite to follow suit! Jacinta Walsh called on the Department of Education for clear guidance on the opening of specia...

Paula Butler did the start of year declutter for us, Jill Kerby sorted out buying from Britain, Nicky Kyle set us fair for the vegetable growing season and Rory O'Connor weighed in with the laughs.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Brendan Kelly returned to reinforce how we all need to care for ourselves and others well-being during the latest lock down. Following yesterday's attack on Capitol Hill we caught up with John M Shanahan and Irish Times Washington Correspondent Suzanne Lynch. The Matchmaker Sharon Kenny reassured us that seeking love can and is flourishing despite the lack of face to face contact. Fr Rob...

On today's show Pastor Nick Park from the Solid Rock Church called on RTE to acknowledge they were wrong in broadcasting that highly offensive new year's eve sketch about Jesus Christ. Dundalk Grammar School student Ayesha Jallali spoke about the plight of the Leaving Certificate class. We understood why dog rehabilitator Ali Cox has such a kind heart while Ellie Moonan told us how she has tapped...

Professor Paul Moynagh returned for his now weekly assessment of the Covid-19 situation. Money Doctor John Lowe always wants to put more money in our pockets! Paul Davis is testament to the saying "once a Mod always a Mod" and there's ways of dealing with rodents as Richard Faulkner from Rentokil explained. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our first Late Lunch of the New Year we remembered singer/songwriter Liam Reilly from Bagatelle who passed away suddenly on New Year's Day. Journalist John Kierans had plenty to say about Covid and the vaccine roll out. Marie Fay as usual inspired us, Leah Barniville enthralled us while Ann McVeigh encouraged us to get out walking and discover the place where we live! Oh and Gerry featured a so...

His Autobiography aptly named "No Hiding" was published recently and there was no dodging any questions as Rob Kearney joined Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch for a chat which took one of Ireland's greatest ever rugby players back to his roots... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dymphna Farrell became a victim of Clerical Abuse in her forties when a priest took control of her mind and regressed it to early childhood not for her good but his personal gratification. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bobby McCormack from Development Perspectives told us of a new national initiative the Drogheda based NGO are leading. Meath Artist Jane Hughes joined us from Helsinki. In light of Phillip Schofield coming out earlier today, Mike McCarthy told his story. Jacqui McCormack Navan Rotary President popped in for a chat, Leon Blanche did his sporting thing and Miss Ireland Chelsea Farrell made an appeal...

On today's show, we highlighted the issue of sheep being attacked by dogs in Louth. Emma Lennon told us how she was expecting triple joy! Ian Jenkinson and his friends managed to save €30,000 for a holiday of a lifetime to mark their 40th birthdays. Trim library is urging readers to go on a blind date with a book and Frank Lynch talks Political Policy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Nancy Stewart 106 years young, Pauline Dwyer sending help home to Australia, Sgt Dean Kerins on Scams, Mark Reilly Co-founder of Aphix Software and the cloth nappy makes a comeback - Pot Pourri as usual on Late Lunch!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's a step closer - yes boxer Eric Donovan won his 12th professional bout at the weekend and is looking for a tilt at the European featherweight title. Paula Butler founder of Ecoconscious Living guided us through an Eco Spring Clean encompassing Decluttering and Green Cleaning our homes. She's a child genius, on the autism spectrum, gay woman and champion of the underdog that's Marie O'Riordan H...

Andrew Kelly CEO of the ISPCA, John Lowe the Money Doctor advised and sang for us and Horsewoman Susan Oakes told us about a new challenge she's undertaking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cuchulainn Archers are on their way to the biggest Archery event in the world in Las Vegas but before departure they popped in for a chat. Our Women with Opinions Betty Clarke, Karen Devine and Ciara Burke had lots to say about the hot topics of the day! While Leon Blanche looked ahead to the weekend in Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Lunch Book Club where Margaret Madden brought us her recommendations and Book of the Month which is Three Hours by Rosamund Lupton. Chris Cleary and Alan Keague who have 66 years between them as Fire Fighters made interesting listening. A bottle of white, a bottle of red no he didn't sing but Rick Cronje waxed lyrical about his first wine selections of the year! While we touched base with Blo...

Cody Lowe is eighteen now and can vote on Saturday week, however, he was on the voting register and had his polling card since he was 5! And while at it Gerry named Cody's Mam Ashling, who organises the Meath Food Bank, as our Unsung Hero for January. With a chat and a song Bernadette NicGabhann and Micheal O'Reilly launched Meath Beo 2020. Barber Kerry O'Neill is a special lady to many special ch...

Illusion, Hypnotism, Magic and Gerry's in his element especially in the company of Keith Barry!! Yet another of GKs favourites came calling, Mezzo-Soprano Tara Erraught along with Tenor Luis Magallanes ahead of the Drogheda Classical weekend "Celebrating the Voice". Eve Farrelly Executive Director of Children at Risk Ireland spoke about the work of her organisation and a new social media campaign...

On the 75th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz Peter Cassells outgoing Chairperson of the Holocaust Education Trust Ireland joined Gerry to reflect on man's shocking inhumanity to man. Nutritionist Rachel Graham completed her insightful and informative series for January on how to Eat your way to Weight loss and Better Health. Eimer Duffy, Helena Gilhooly and Stephen McDonnell are the driv...

Shocking! Disgraceful! Unacceptable! Just some of the terms to describe life for Dunshaughlin residents Brendan Cusack, Hu O'Reilly and their families - their stories couldn't but make your blood boil!! On a lighter note its "Back to Basics" this year with Tara Walker from East Coast Cookery School - today the humble Egg! Barbara Scully's thrilled and rightly so as some lifestyle changes have kick...

We began in Washington with Irish Times Correspondent Suzanne Lynch who's in the box seat at President Donald Trump's Impeachment trial. Leadership and Productivity Coach Ciara Conlon expertly guided us through successful goal setting and habit formation. We discussed many things farming with the wonderful Darragh McCullough and rounded off the Show in Hong Kong with Bloomberg journalist Aaron McN...

Aisling Nally and Aine Whelan spoke some of the greatest sense about young people and their mental health and the dance teachers are doing something about it! Vet Sinead Kelly proved once more she's an encyclopedia when it comes to answering listeners questions. Rose Henderson is bringing her play based round her dad and about Alzheimers to the Droichead Arts Centre. While Maura Lavelle is looking...

Estate Agent Darina Collins reviewed the property scene in Louth and Meath from many perspectives. Forty One countries in seven months in a '97 Toyota - what a story Brendan Maguire has to tell! With Gerry in his element Country Star Ciaran Rosney chatted and sang the songs of Glen Campbell. While Andy Bogie assured us there are plots or allotments available to prospective gardeners in Kells. Host...

Mary Rogan is heading to Dubai with Emirates and Globe Travel for four nights and she's Delighted!! Des McDonald Chairman of St Nicholas GFC in Drogheda told us that his club are doubling their efforts to attract youngsters and away from a potential life of serious crime. Nutritionist Rachel Graham brought us the third part in her lose weight naturally series and today it was all about Sugar. Fran...

Gerry had his say about the Drogheda situation which the brilliant Shane Dunphy referred to as he explained the attraction of the vicious world of the drugs trade to children. Benoni Robu recalled his life journey from Romania to Ireland and what's transpired subsequently. Fiona McCarthy has an unbelievably bubbly and positive outlook to life with cancer. Leon Blanche looked ahead to some key Prem...

Billy Cantwell brought us the latest from Sydney on the devastating fires. You could listen to Beekeeper Simon O'Cronin all day long! Eric Beggs is a wonderful advocate for people who've lost their sight and Brian Kelly says goodbye to the publican's life after fourteen years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.