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Joan Larkin took Gerry's seat this week as she found out why an 85 year old man is the fastest man in the east on two wheels! Late Lunch talked turkey with Darragh McCullagh while there was 'lots' on offer at an auction in Meath. Siobhan O'Neill White had tips for us when shopping for Christmas and finally, a Christmas song by St Mary's Special School in Navan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Legendary Editor of The Phoenix Paddy Prendiville popped in for chat about the Magazine's 2019 Annual! Our Women with Opinions Karen Devine, Caroline Kavanagh and Carmel McCarthy had lots to say about the Hot Topics of the Day. Leon Blanche previewed the big weekend Premier League clashes and Dr Kevin McKenny reminded us of the shocking killings Patrick Tierney and Sean O'Carroll in Ardee 99 years...

The Story of Racing - Horse and Greyhounds in Dundalk by Joe Carroll and John Kirwan is a Cracker! Tommy Fleming ain't half bad either....Oisin Leech from the Lost Brothers found his way to us today and Rick Cronje suggested a red and white to keep us quaffing through the longer evenings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craic agus Ceol with the Screaming Orphans, the simply brilliant Miriam Simon on the future of Retail, Daniel O'Donnell, Vivienne Lyons makes an appeal for her son Vincent and Grainne Hearty is carrying on her late mother Josie's Christmas tradition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Late Lunch today - The Great Irish Debt Hangover, Andrew O'Connor's brilliant new book, Allen O'Donoghue on Parenting and Fly Tipping at Baltray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Terry McCoy formerly of the Red Bank in Skerries has published a very interesting new book called St Patrick's Plate. Adrienne Reilly gave a powerful assessment of Human Trafficking. Austin Campbell founder of My Streets and all round good guy popped in for a chat on foot of his recent Humanitarian Award. Sarah O'Rourke from Meath was named Millner of the Year, Ivor Kenny told us about his dramati...

Today on Late Lunch - Book Club Friday with Margaret Madden, Ann Murray MD of Lir Chocolates, John O'Brien's inspirational story, weekend sports preview with Leon Blanche, new car registration plates and Dave Galbraith's walk on the wild side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listening to Helena and Gerry O'Connor speak about the desecration of their sons grave evoked a range of emotions especially sympathy and support as listeners comments flooded in. Sinead O'Reilly warned and advised on a Head Lice epidemic. Gavin Minifie is at his wits end with roadworks at his Staholmog Stores. Samantha Murphy explained how Foxpack Flexibles are doing their bit for eco-friendly pa...

Valerie and Noel Moran who recently sold their business joined Gerry to reflect on their wonderful story. Irish Whiskey Auctions the fledgling business of Anthony and Katie Sheehy has had a fantastic first year. Gillian Moore from Fuschia Makeup celebrates fourteen years in business and was our featured entrepreneur in Lets Talk Business. And Hector O'hEochagain had a word with us about his new se...

Holocaust Tomi Reichental believes its more important than ever to remind as many people as possible about his story. Barbara Reilly sent us a Postcard from her first ever trip outside of Ireland. Nutritionist Rachel Graham had lots to say about our ongoing wellness. Tony Conlon revealed how he voted in the Irish Car of the Year categories. While little Alice Turner took her Chance and is a pictur...

Gavin Duffy took the hot seat for Gerry on today's show when we heard about the welcome a hero dog received when he was found after 15 days. Shop security in the run up to Christmas was discussed and we learned just how important it is to discuss bereavement with a child. Catherine Fulvio had the banter with Gavin - but did he really chop onions for her once upon a time? Leah Barniville took our b...

On today's show, Joan Larkin covered for Gerry as she discovered why some parents think schools aren't Catholic enough anymore! Emma Heatherington spoke on her new novel Rewrite the Stars and Aine Tuffy Gogarty revealed she still writes letters! We learned of a lovely shaggy dog story and spoke to Dessie Rogers on why footballers are soloing a ball to Croke Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Andrea Corr opened our Show on foot of the publication of her new Memoir. Social Media Influencer Petrol Rose reflected on her powerful position. June Rodgers lifted our spirits in Late Lunch retro while scientist Barry Fitzgerald told us why Superhero Powers are within our grasp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No better man than Peter Whelan to face the music which he has following a difficult time for his Whole Hoggs business. Money Doctor John Lowe explained why so many of us are victims of the Great Irish Mortgage Rip Off. Travel Advisors in Ratoath picked up an industry national award recently and Andrew Lynch is a Happy Man! While Thomas Clare explained the ins and outs of the Louth GAA Double Hous...

Helena Tubridy joined Gerry and talked about her daughter Karla who died by suicide ten years ago. Gerry went along and met some of the many worthy winners at the recent Meath Youth Garda Awards. Nicky Kyle grows, cooks eats all her own which she showcases on Tunnel to Table. And they're really doing their bit for the Environment at Trim n Healthy as Charlotte Pye explained to Gerry Hosted on Acas...

On today's show, Ken Murray stood in for Gerry and talked all things Guth Gafa. Nadine McCarthy told us about the Celtic Leader Programme and children's author Laura Ellen Anderson gave us an insight into the gross world of a little Vampire. We also heard a new Dunboyne version of 'You'll Never Walk Alone,' sang by a number of local musicians in aid of Sean Cox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Gerry LOVES Christmas but can't hack the early-fication of the Festive Season and the vast majority agree except for John Tuite!! Author Fiona Gartland's second book "Now That You've Gone" is another sure fire winner. Siobhan O'Neill-White's daughter April was only diagnosed as being Dyslexic recently at 12 in sixth class - not good! Has it gone too VAR - referee Errol Sweeney doesn't think so but...

Roisin Matthews recounted her experience as an Airbnb Hostess, Post Office man Liam McCarthy going strong in his eighties, Pauline McLynn is a big supporter of rescue hens, Lynn Craven has an FAI Cup Winners medal and Eddie Caffrey had a chat with us about his Greenscene forty years on... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To Beard or not to Beard that's the question Stephen Maloney faced!! What a Woman - what a story you just got to admire Sharon Doherty. Gerry knows his books and authors and was mightily impressed with Caelainn Hogan's "Republic of Shame". Aine Murphy from Moorehall Lodge has been nominated for National Carer of the Year and she's also our Unsung Hero for October - Well Deserved!! Hosted on Acast....

Not the outcomes we expected for Drogheda or Dundalk Football Clubs over the weekend - Adrian Taaffe reflected. Eighty Two years young and taking out his degree that's Tom Boyle. Phil McCartan from the Stormont Hotel has heard, seen and knows a thing or two after forty years!! Enda Donnellan is calling on all of us to become more conscious in living and life. While John Brennan wants to remember t...

On Friday's Late Gerry Kelly accompanied by Anna McKenna paid tribute to a Champion of Drogheda and all it entails - the late great Vincent Hoey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerry in the company of Anna McKenna paid tribute to one of Drogheda's greatest sons Vincent Hoey who passed away recently. Its sold three million copies worldwide and has been an Irish Bestseller for a year and a half now - Tattooist of Auschwitz author Heather Morris joined us. Clinton's Crisps are The Best in the World says the packet and we're more than inclined to agree they do what it says o...

It's a barrel of laughs all the way when funny couple Fred Cooke and Julie Jay hit the airwaves! John Gilroy filled us in on the origins of Tlachtga, Rick Cronje recommended some Winter Warmers, Eamonn Matthews reminisced about Halloween of yesteryear as Drogheda Creative Writers regaled us with some festive poetry.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On yer bike with Andy Spearman as he relayed the 'joys' of cycling around Drogheda! We also learned how kids in Navan were going to dress up as Saints on Hallowe'en. Anthony Murphy used a drone to capture a new henge, uncovered by a dry summer - and his story went around the world. We were licking our lips as Tara Walker took over the Late Lunch kitchen and finally Liam Woods is looking for the su...

We reflected on the Final Hurrah for Team Carrie after 10 years participating in the Dublin City Marathon. Vet Sinead Kelly had all the answers to listeners questions. Top Children's author Erika McGann popped in for a chat about her brilliant new book - The Night-Time Cat and the Plump Grey Mouse! While Marie Marie Agnew brought us news of an exciting recovery from the Irish sea bed and the wreck...