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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...

Saw Doctors Top of the Pops again and Leo Moran's a Happy Man! Andrew Coscoran's mother Paula and long-time coach Brendan Meade were also full of joy ahead on their boy's Olympic 1500m semi-final. Eilish Balfe told the lovely story of the letter received by the children at Happy Days Montessori in Ratoath from New Zealand PM Jacinta Ardern. Historian Sean Collins reflected on the War of Independen...

Immunologist Professor Paul Moynagh discussed some current issues in the evolving Covid situation. Golfer Brendan Lawlor is only delighted and why shouldn't he be now that he's World Number 1! Baron of Dunsany Randal Plunkett is doing more than his bit for the Environment. Kells born author Olivia Kiernan has another best seller on her hands in "The Murder Box". Dave Hewitt from IrishMiniBreaks.ie...

Sydney in lock down, no way home for expats, David McCabe from Tallanstown told us about his situation. Gary Halpenny has a very special shirt following Dundalk's dramatic victory in Estonia last evening. Margaret Madden offered her usual great recommendations in Book Club and our Virtuoso of Vino Rick Cronje chipped in with the wines. Chris Nikkel offered a taster about his Bank Holiday documenta...

Local rowers from the Inver Colpa club are looking forward to a surge in interest following our Olympic Medal glory. Colm McKeever from Meath who has been in New York since 1987, now running his own jarvey and real estate businesses, cautioned that the Big Apple needs sorting out again. McGranes Milk Barn opened recently and doing great business as Mark explained. We heard from three intrepid Dund...

Our leading authority on Climate Change, Professor John Sweeney, reflected on the recent scorcher in the the context of the bigger picture. Rachel Graham and Helen Martin have combined their expertise and knowledge to assist women through the menopause. Vet Sinead Kelly sorted out listener's pet problems, Joe Corrigan has a new cottage industry on his hands, Amy Keenan is doing something extra spe...

Professor Paul Moynagh urged caution when it comes to vaccinating children against Covid19. Veronica McArdle was vaccinated in March yet still hasn't received her certificate and she's simply worn out trying to get hold of it! All types of weather are challenging for farmers as Darragh McCullough explained. Anne Frehill has published two historical fiction novels based in Meath, dealing with issue...

Our travel advisor, Sandra Finegan from Globe Travel, joined us from Marbella in Spain where she has traveled to experience the new way for herself. Sheila Bailey, from the Irish Horse Welfare Trust, spoke about the recent BBC Panorama expose on the ill treatment of animals at end of life. Karen Lavelle's Soilse Candle Company is launching a new summer fragrance as her business thrives at home and...

On today's Late Lunch with Alison O'Reilly we found out what working with The Osbournes is really like with show producer Marcus Fox. The adorable story of Kiwi the special needs duck grabbed our heartstrings and we discovered what a holistic parent is! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show with Alison O'Reilly, One Foot In the Save blogger gave tips on how you can retire early. A woman whose partner died by suicide appealed to men to talk. A cellist in a field made CNN news and how one referee kept a year long promise to himself to gift a little boy with a jersey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, Alison O'Reilly revisited one of the darkest times in our recent history - the Tuam babies. We talked water safety and cranky kids. A new Britney Spears documentary and how a sibling detected his brother's skin cancer! All here folks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Late Lunch, Alison O'Reilly spoke to Tiger King's nemesis Carole Baskin, ahead of his re-sentencing. One Meath hairdresser drove around the county yesterday leaving boxes of happiness how you will be able to hang on to that valued electrical appliance for a little bit longer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, the fabulous Alison O'Reilly sat in the hot seat for a chat with former Ass. Commissioner Pat Leahy. Edible coffee cups was on the menu as well as birds of prey. And Anthony Cunnane spoke about the importance of self defence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who speaks for our Children? Sarah Carey believes children have been forgotten by Government when drawing up the new Covid regulations. Postmen Denis Friel and Dwayne Cassidy are up on their High Nellies tomorrow for a real good reason. Alma Jordan from Agrikids had plenty to say ahead of Farm Safety week. Leon Blanche ran the rule over soccer, GAA and golf, Gerry was so grateful to Phyllis Tighe...

No Panic! There's more than enough fabulous cheese to go round as the Master of Curd, Kevin Sheridan, assured. What a voice has Conor Faughnan who said farewell to the AA earlier this year and put in many shifts on AA Roadwatch which ceased operating recently. Described by Gerry, in the best possible sense, as the "Don" of crime fiction writing, John Connolly spoke about his latest book "The Namel...

Having lost her home when the Celtic Tiger crashed, Niamh Sherwin-Barry picked up the keys of her new home recently - some story!! Eve McCrystal is heading for Tokyo with more medals on her mind, yes with gold and silver from Rio 2016, Eve and Katie George Dunlevy are preparing for another tilt at glory. Della Murtagh told us how Roald Dahl helped her son deal with his dyslexia and prompted an ide...

Professor Paul Moynagh brought us his thoughts on the latest developments with the Covid situation. Listener Mary made a passionate appeal to Louth County Council to sort out the public toilets in Blackrock village which she described as appalling! Samantha Kirwan told the heartbreaking story of her eight year old daughter Amelia who is living with a life limiting condition. Kathleen Tuite inspire...

Forza Italia! Matteo Cigala, an Italian liviing in Meath and Tommy O'Rourke, a Louth man living in Italy, were both still on a high following Italy's dramatic win over England in the European Championship final at Wembley last evening. Ode to a Tomboy is Emma Jane Leeson's new children's book and its thought provoking. The Money Doctor John Lowe offered advice on borrowing and saving. Dr Niamh Sha...

There’s always hope as former drug addict Paul told how he finally managed to sort his life out in his forties. Representing those in their 20's, Chelsea Farrell featured in our series “Covid Through the Generations”. Larry Staudt has engineered a brand new type of guitar that makes sense and sounds amazing! Emma Kelly told the story of the shed and its song, Leon Blanche brought us...

Never short of an opinion Ciara Burke always stirs the pot! An unequivocal thumbs up from Gerry for Oisin McGann's brilliant new book "A Short Hopeful Guide to Climate Change". It was all about Owls with Niall Hatch from Birdwatch today. Niamh Kelly told her story, we played the song and she won the Specsavers prize today! Kevin Dunne remembered his brother Thomas, who at eighteen, lost his life i...

Ollan Herr believes he has come across one of the solutions to a greener form of transport in the future! Dr Mary McCreery is urging everyone pay more attention to our gut. Siobhan O'Neill-White had plenty of suggestions about things to do with your children this summer. Joseph Levin's song reminds him that his and wife Evelyn's love story defied the odds and doubters. Much done, more to do at St...

The uncertainty around Covid-19 continues so we continue to touch base with Immunologist Professor Paul Moynagh. With Wimbledon into its second week no better time to touch base with tennis player Babs Weiberg who enjoys the game despite restricted vision. The new all electric Mazda was under the spotlight today in our motoring feature. Marian Donnellan told us about the song that always reminds h...

Roslyn Dee is not impressed with the narrative about older folk downsizing and moving to a smaller place to live. Sean Collins remembered the life and times of heretofore forgotten artist Thomas Markey. No problem with vouchers of any age when you shop at McKenna Man! What a lovely lady is author Felicity Hayes-McCoy who joined us on publication of her latest book in her highly popular Finfarran s...

Friday sorted with the irrepressible Brush Shiels, emerging young talent Ruby Moss, our queen of green organic gardener Nicky Kyle, the man who knows his sport Leon Blanche and the Police thrown in for good measure... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.