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The Man of the Moment, Professor Luke O'Neill, was in top form as usual ahead of his appearance at the Hinterland Festival in Kells this weekend. Seamus Clancy, CEO of Repak, sorted out our recycling bins! Leaving Cert student Ayesha Jallali has her results, CAO offer and a place in Cambridge University as she embarks on the next phase of her life. Physiotherapist Paddy Mulligan had lots of advice...

Professor Paul Moynagh joined us for his regular feature on the Covid situation, John Lowe the Money Doctor is giving a copy of his financial bible to all TY students and Tony Conlon reviewed the new Renault Arkana. And it was the 39th anniversary of Gerry's 21st!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We Are the Champions! Meath Ladies Captain Shauna Ennis and Maire O'Shaughnessy were naturally on a high in the aftermath of their sensational victory over Dublin. Blessed is Gerry among women as he joined 180 brave ladies who raced naked into the Irish sea yesterday in the annual Dip in the Nip. Yvonne McCann, who rescues Hedgehogs, had lots to say about our beloved prickly friends. ABBA are Gerr...

Still sounding as good as ever and in fine form, Leo Sayer spoke about his family connections in Navan and lots more besides, as he also looks forward to resuming the Irish leg of his 50th Anniversary tour. Meath Ladies Captain Shauna Ennis is looking forward to the county’s first senior final appearance in Croke Park on Sunday. No better woman than Agnes Brown to put a smile on your fac...

Irish Daily Star soccer correspondent Paul Lennon, who was reporting from the match in Portugal last evening gave us his take on the heartbreaking late defeat for Ireland. Niall Hatch from Birdwatch Ireland was his usual insightful self as he told us all about our fabulous Falcons. The man with the Midas touch Stephen Burns recalled his life and times. Beekeeper Tom Shaw is a happy man for at leas...

Former FAI and Basketball Ireland CEO Bernard O'Byrne has now turned his attention to GAA and its history in Athboy. Live from Tokyo, Golden Girl Eve McCrystal was naturally on a high with two medals in the can and one event remaining at the Paralympics. Michael Cullen has published his late Dad's memoir and its really enchanting! Chloe O'Neill made an impassioned plea for support for Bellewstown...

Professor Paul Moynagh saw no conflict between rising Covid cases and taking the final steps in fully reopening our society. Stef Greene is a Meath Mum on a mission to reconnect children with the great outdoors. Fiona Buckley was so insightful and pragmatic about the new way we'll all work going forward. Aine Duff'y's totally content in her new little home and Gerry gave a spin to his favourite Oa...

Although taking a new direction with work, the inimitable Ivan Yates was on top form and only too willing to engage retrospectively. Sunday Sports Presenter David Sheehan surmised on the implications of Meath's Minor All Ireland victory. Young farmer John Halton, who has been shortlisted for a major UK award, had a word or two. Lisa Kennedy believes in the benefits of keeping a daily journal to ch...

Kevin Myers was as forthright as ever as he assessed what's happening in Afghanistan and the world in general. Margaret Madden sorted our reading requirements, Rick Cronje chipped in with some lovely Armenian wines, Leon Blanche covered off sport and Gerry brought the curtain down on his week of Stevie Wonder! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grace McGeary can't have any more children but she's determined to add to her family. Based in Stamullen, Dominic McDowall, CEO of Cubicle 7,had a chat. Author Andrew O'Connor is so well versed about the life and times of Michael Collins. John Sullivan told us how he came to play Mammy Duck to seven orphans while Gerry continued his week of Stevie Wonder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

All set for a day of destiny, Meath footballer Aoibheann Leahy is looking forward to the All Ireland final with her late mother always in mind. Wasp expert Professor Seirian Sumner made a strong case for loving the yellow striped insects! Dr Frank Clarke is onto something with his new environmentally friendly and nutritious dog food. Gerry played his special Stevie Wonder song and Geraldine De Bon...

Professor Paul Moynagh brought us his thoughts on aspects of the current Covid situation in Ireland. Vet Sinead Kelly proved once more she's an encyclopedia when it comes to answering listeners questions! Pat Kane from reuzi.ie spoke so brilliantly about the part we all can play in sustainability. Jim O'Neill's come up with a fork like implement that can deal with ragworth and the spotlight shone...

Rory O'Connor had another story and more besides to talk about today. Nicola Culloty had lots to say to parents about dealing with stress in teenagers. Author Andrea Mara's frightening personal experience is the bedrock of her gripping new thriller. We heard of a love story that began in Oldcastle and made it all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. While Gerry's Artist of the Week...

Elaine Butler lives life with the future of humanity and our planet in mind which she told us all about today. Professor Emily Oster parents her children in a particular way and millions like what she does. Catriona Callaghan can bake a mean cake and more besides but now she's imparting her skills and know how from Kells to families all over the world! Drogheda United Director Joanna Byrne paid tr...

Charlie Rogers has every ticket from every concert he has attended and our listeners as we discovered are collectors too of the weird and wonderful! Siobhan O'Neill-White from mams.ie had lots of advice to share about returning to school time. Classical Guitarist Pat Coldrick is annoyed that the entertainment industry is being forgotten as society reopens. Toy man Tony Duffy told us about popular...

Crime Writer Paul Williams "didn't put a tooth in it" as he spoke about a number of high and less profile criminals. Roslynn Doherty deals with lenders on behalf of people struggling to make mortgage payments and she had lots of advice to impart. With Currach racing set to return to Sherries this weekend, Shane Holland told of the reviving interest and emerging history. Gerry continued his look at...

Professor Paul Moynagh reiterated his opinion on vaccinating 12 to 15 year olds against Covid19. Fr Barry Matthews will miss his parishioners as he bids farewell to St Peter's Drogheda for his new ministry in Armagh. Ray McManus is really worried for his daughter Aoife who is trying to make her way home from Afghanistan. Tony Conlon reviewed Citroen, Mercedes and Honda marks today and had some int...

No shortage of chat and memories forty years on from that first Slane Concert in 1981, including the man whose concept it was, Lord Henry Mountcharles. We also heard from Maire O'Shaughnessy who played her part yesterday in Meath Ladies reaching the All Ireland Senior Final for the first time. Eddie Maguire, a Mayo expat living in Meath, was in similarly jubilant mood about the Green and Red reach...

Gerry coined today Triskaidecaphobia Day on the Show as local historian Noel French explained the origins of Friday the 13th and his personal superstitions. Pharmacist Kathy Maher discussed vaccinating 12 to 15 year olds against Covid19. Composer Brian Byrne, home on a short visit, told us how he's been getting on since life restrictions kicked in. Leon Blanche looked ahead to the start of the Pre...

Ahead of another big night of European football for Dundalk, we heard from fans with high hopes and the man who'll be calling the action Adrian Taaffe. Claudia Carroll had a "love in" with Gerry, as her new novel, The Fixer, hits bookstores today! What a interesting and informative conversation unfolded as Cathy Grieve told her personal epilepsy story. Low maintenance, nature doing most of the wor...

Eileen Rushe battles on thanks to new treatments with courage and spirit beyond belief. Ann McKeown is livid with Louth County Council and their new signs in St Patrick's cemetery in Dundalk. Professor John Sweeney believes we can all play a part in rescuing planet Earth from catastrophe. Stephen McCormack's moving and shaking with the times, growing salad leaves in Meath. James Keogh is shedding...

Professor Paul Moynagh believes, despite the number of new infections, we're on the right trajectory with Covid! Frank Snowe, who is living with Parkinson's is coping, thanks in part, to his obsession with the Beatles. The Money Doctor John Lowe will sort out your Will and Probate for fifty euro no stings attached. Sinead Burke delivered more of her wonderful banter which had us all really Pintere...

All appeared lost when Jack Reilly's prized pigeon Lady Ann didn't arrive back to his loft from France in June? That was until Thursday last when she arrived by car! But where was she in the meantime? Local boxing coach Antoinette Faye is on cloud nine following Kellie Harrington's Olympic Gold! Seamas O'Reilly is on a winner with his first book about his Mammy's death when he was only five. Nicky...

Kathy Crinion, whose family have been hit full on with Covid, appealed to all in sundry to take care and get vaccinated. Daniel Shield's told how he and his friends finally made it into see Dundalk secure another great result in Holland last evening. Ben Pyne joined us for a chat on the day he released his beautiful new song. Katie O'Donoghue's first children's book, The Little Squirrel Who Worrie...

To keep,donate,sell or dispose? What to do with your CD and DVD collections? New to the game, Shane Halpin is a rarity in Ireland being only one of two Cucumber growers! East Coast Cookery School's Tara Walker incorporated cukes into her Summer Salad feature. Peter Gaynor has an idea and penned a song to remember all those who lost their lives to Covid in our nursing homes. While Gerry's focus on...