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We reflected on Dundalk's retention of the League of Ireland Title, Sinead Kelly answered all of your pet questions, we reviewed a brilliant new book all about traditional music and song in Meath and heard from Helen Dwyer of My Generation Boutique who styles the new Miss Ireland Chelsea Farrell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's life-changing yet many of us put it on the long finger - Marieanne Heron and John Groarke had lots of sound advice from the personal and financial perspectives of Retirement. Librarian Amanda Branigan joined us for a catch-up and to tell us about a raft of events coming up at Louth Libraries. Sabina Schneider and her brother lost all possessions and are homeless following a house fire on Frid...

In an emotional interview on the day her son Shane would have celebrated his 27th Birthday, Majella O'Dwyer relived the devastation of his suicide. Tony Conlon brought us his regular motoring feature, Siobhan McMahon and Adrian Cleary lifted the lid on Sepsis and John Sherwin CEO of the Irish Deaf Society appealed to people to Donate not Dump! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Dr David Whitlock hasn't washed in 15 years and he doesn't wreak - honestly!! Helen McEntee is passionate about the Kumon Method of studying and for good reason. What an story Naomi Isimemen had to tell about her life journey and we heard about yet another Tomato World Record set at the National Botanic Gardens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aggression and anger towards parents is on the up as well as a range of other issues which emerged as Gerry met Rita O'Reilly CEO of Parentline. Aidan Berrill was chipper as he outlined progress with the new Louth GAA grounds in Dundalk. Darragh McCullough gave a robust but honest assessment on the big issues facing farming. Marian McGeeney is a cool €200 better off after telling Ge...

A Weight Loss App for 8 year olds?  Fabulous Pharmacist Laura Dowling is not impressed!  Former FIFA referee Errol Sweeney offered his thoughts on the latest VAR controversies.  Vera Twomey has written a book about her fight for medicinal cannabis for daughter Ava.  Gerry Browne had a story and won the Coors Light cash today.  Michelle MacGuinness and Jean McGuinness told...

With a strike looming Sandra Finegan gave us a steer about what to do if you've booked flights with Ryanair.  Empowerment Coach Aoife O'Brien discussed Imposter Syndrome which it's estimated affects 70% of people!!  Aine O'Connor is all set for the Miss Ireland contest in September where she'll do a great job representing Meath.  Darren O'Donnchadha told us a...

GUESS who joined us for a catch-up today?  Hannah Rose May!  Woo Hoo!!!  Wildlife crime is worth a staggering €20 Billion every year around the world sadly we are significant contributors in Ireland - Superintendent Martin Walker from an Garda Siochana joined Gerry for a most interesting conversation.  Siobhan O'Neill-White from mams.ie had lots of sound money saving a...

Navan's Davie Furey is bringing it all back home tonight - we nabbed him for a song and a chat.  Oscar Everitt shot to fame overnight after Nathan Carter joined him on West Street in Drogheda yesterday before Nathan invited the talented 7 year old to join hin in concert at the Fleadh last evening and the young man joined Gerry for a pow-wow today!!  We had a natter and tune...

Fleadh Fever continued on Late Lunch today with the wonderful Antoin MacGabhann and his daughter Bernadette.  John Shanahan told his story of coming to Drogheda and what a story it is!!  Carole Mansfield delivers CPR courses for dog owners and gave our Helena a lesson on-air today.  While we heard of Jane's plight who's looking for a home to rent before she finds herself on...

Pat Carr home for the Fleadh had some story to tell about his daughter Cal and himself!  Gerry had a right ould crack with The Healys from Perth and Zoe Worden from the Dark Horse Vegan restaurant before rounding off with the boys from Combines 4 Charity ten years on since they began fundraising.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the launch of her debut album "By the Light of the Moon" tomorrow at the Fleadh local fiddle player Roisin Ward Morrow popped in for a chat and a tune!  CEO of LGBT Ireland Paula Fagan reflected on a sea-change in a generation in Ireland towards her community.  WOW - what can we say about Farah Elle - listen and understand the talent this young woman is!!  An...

Frank Lynch spoke about his brother Donal who was attacked at his home in Blackrock on Saturday.  Donal O'Connor Producer of Fleadh TV joined us for a chat and a song.  Jim MacArdle releases music of the Usher Family on a new triple CD to co-incide with the annual traditional music festival.  Nicky Kyle returned with Summertime Tunnel to Table and we caught up with Tracy on her...

Today marked 40 years since Gerry began his working life as a clerical officer in the Central Statistics Office a milestone he refelected on with Eddie Joyce who he met on that first day and whose friendship has endured.  August 9th proved to be significant with a raft of listeners who messaged us in their droves and some of whom told their stories to Gerry - great stuff here!!  We...

The McKenna Family have worked several lifetimes at the Nursery in the Monks of Collon which alas will close for good on August 16th - Yvonne McKenna had her say today.  Shane Maguire cycled across America to test himself and raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association of Ireland.  Apprenticeships and Adult Education were under the spotlight with the LMETB today.  We heard...

Sibeal - Nach bhfuil si go hAlainn?  Paula Ralph told us about her work helping people through surgery.  Emma Loughran and Aoife Halpin recalled their experience of waiting for and receiving the Leaving Certificate results a year ago and what they're up to now.  And we touched base with Dundalk fans in Slovakia   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

What a weekend for Meath Swimmers!  Mark Hanley and Sinead Delaney only went and won the Mens and Womens Liffey Swim in its historic 100th year - a double for the Royal County!! Anthony Gilsenan manager of Killua Castle popped in for a chat.  With Leaving Cert results just a week away there are many options besides college which we heard about today and will through the week from th...

The Sun's always shining when Globe Travel's Sandra Finegan calls!  Roslyn Doherty is still assisting people who are struggling with their mortgages with great success.  Meath Road Safety Officer Mick Finegan spoke about safety ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.  Darragh O'Heiligh is disappointed but philosohpical about the cancellation of Music at the Gate during the fo...

A vegetarian once but hunter now- its game all the way for Rachel Carrie!  Another closure due to no insurance - this time its Trim Alpacas.  Ahead of the Dublin Horse Show next week course designer Tom Holden popped in for a chat.  Tara Walker teamed up with Nick's Fish at East Coast Cookery School.  We heard about a big sponsorship for the Fleadh and a new festival c...

He's some man!  Thirty two triathlons, in the same number of days in every county (32) in Ireland - that's Declan Loy!  Padraig Rath is the keeper of toys, Vet Sinead Kelly had all the answers, we met Transplanters heading to the World Games and Leon Duffy told us of his plans to restore the Central Hotel in Navan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of another night of destiny for Dundalk in Europe we were joined by Big Match commentator Adrian Taaffe and some Lilywhite fans out and about in Baku!  We heard about Outcomers Drogheda which is launching tomorrow.  From the Candy Store to the Galtymore - Joe Kearney reflected on the Showband era and on the 44th anniversary of the Miami Showband tragedy we were joined by Martin Lyn...

Brody Sweeney's Camille Thai Kitchen rolls into Navan and Ashbourne shortly - we talked and tasted today!  Tracey Hanby and daughter Clodagh are on a month-long tour of the Irish Coast - Day 1 - Wexford update.  Singer/Songwriter Brian McGrane is making his way solo and as we heard he's really good.  While Sharon Keogan made an appeal for support on behalf of motor...

Have a listen and you'll understand why Louth has a Winner on its hands in Chelsea Farrell!  No shortage of comment, discussion, debate and fun with Carmel McCarthy, Betty Clarke and Caroline Kavanagh our Women with Opinions.  Leon Blanche took a look ahead to the weekend in Sport and the Stout's are digging again in Conty Meath with some success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

When Margaret Madden recommends a book you can be sure you'll enjoy reading it!  Here she is with her picks for July and beyond - Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian Taaffe our Big Match commentator had a chat with Gerry about Dundalk's draw with Qarabag in the Champions League last evening.  We met our featured Team Carrie runners as they prepare for the Dublin Marathon 2019.  Margaret Madden brought us her recommended reads on Late Lunch Book Club.  The Village Hotel celebrates its first birthday and Marie Daly CEO of Crann Support...