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Joan Larkin stands in for Gerry Kelly this week, thousands of people around the country are under enormous pressure from banks to pay mortgage arrears Joan meets the man that has a solution to those facing mountains of mortgage debt. CEO of Home for Life Paul Cunningham joined us. Best Selling author Deirdre Purcell took a break from writing her next novel to discuss her departure from RTE and dev...

Today on the show first lady of musicals Rebecca Storm was with us discussing her latest role in Calendar Girls, Clare Ryan UCD archaeologist and Navan native shared her views on the controversial new cycle route planned for the Athlumney area in Navan. Clare stressed how this proposed route could cause extensive damage to the 15th century Athlumney castle which is a protected monument. We met Mar...

Lucy McPhail brings Harrods knowledge and experience to her new online business Fetch Beauty and boy does this girl know her stuff!  Our Women with Opinions Carmel McCarthy, Ciara Burke and Karen Devine had lots to say as usual on a range of topics.  While Sean Hoey still wouldn't say if he made that 147 maximum snooker break with his left arm?  But he is posting the video...

What a unique voice, talent and wonderful man is Sean Keane who popped in for a chat and a song ahead of his concert at the Barbican Theatre in Drogheda on December 22nd.  UNESCO status for hurling & camogie - John Duffy from the St Anne's club's a Happy Camper!  The Annes - Matthews and Somers are part of the Indigo Collective of Artists who've published a cale...

Laura Perrins Co-Editor of The Conservative Woman in the UK gave us her take on Brexit.  Brian Kirk's poem "Birthday" was last night named Poem of the Year at the Irish Book Awards.  Vet Sinead Kelly had answers for every question posed by our listeners.  Brendan Lawlor's Top of the World after his achievements on the golf course in Australia.  While Filmmaker...

The Northeast and beyond "held its breath" as George Hamilton reflected on his career as our top Sports Commentator.  Tara Walker made the most of leftovers in her Foodcast for November.  Ola El Garawany is passionate about Functional Medicine which she's now practicing and Pat Coldrick is brewing up a storm with his new album Ophelia.  Hosted on Acast. See acast....

The voice of sport on RTE George Hamilton joined Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch today ahead of his appearance at the Hinterland Tailteann Festival in Kells next Saturday and Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's well worth a listen to Anthony Mallett a self-made Millionaire who now passes on what he's learned about making money and wealth management.  He's more than a fan Dundalk's Frankie Watters gave us his take on Stephen Kenny's sudden departure from the hotseat at Oriel Park.  Patricia and Joe O'Connor are a crafting couple who produce some lovely artworks.&nbsp...

He's more than a fan Dundalk's Frankie Watters gave us his take on Stephen Kenny's sudden departure from the hotseat at Oriel Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony Mallett is a self-made millionaire!  From small beginnings back home in South Africa Anthony has built an extensive portfolio of successful investments and businesses and is now passing on what he's learned and his expertise to others.  He's recently set up home in Kells and popped in for a most interesting conversation with Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch this afternoon...&nbs...

Black Friday and Gerry's still resisting a purchase!  Will Personal Finance Expert Jill Kerby encourage or deter your Host??  Erin McGrane is a tonic to listen to and we LOVE her Micro Blog "MeF'nNerves"!  Our Virtuoso of Vino Rick Kronje's Grape in focus this month is the Airen grape.  Duffy's Toyworld has been nominated for the Best Independent...

You heard it first on the Late Lunch Show - members of St Peter's Male Voice Choir with Musical Director Edward Holly performed two songs from the choir's third album "Happy Together".  CEO of the Marie Keating Foundation Liz Yeates and Broadcaster Venetia Quick who's an ambassador for the foundation's "I am Lung Cancer" campaign dropped in for a...

Cathal Dervan Sports Editor of the Irish Sun wasn't in the least surprised at the deaparture of Martin O'Neill as Irish soccer manager and expects Mick McCarthy could make a return to his former employers the FAI.  Ann McVeigh simply loves the tradition of making her own Christmas Pudding which is multiplied by ten this year!!  What's the story Jackanory - Clare Tully told us...

Gwen Jackson was relieved that daughter Alice, though traumatised, wasn't seriously injured following an attack while waiting for a bus back to Ratoath from Blanchardstown on Saturday evening last.  Catherine Fulvio is keen to cut out waste this Christmas while at the same time serving up a classic Christmas dinner.  Ciara Wright was her brilliant self as she advised on food and othe...

Senior Nutritionist and Research Director at Glenville Nutrition and Wellness Crew Team Member Ciara Wright is well aware of the struggle many of us have to get a good night's sleep!  Today Ciara joined Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch to talk primarily about the link between the food we eat and shut eye time.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Late Lunch Ann Tracey and Aileen Emery from the Gary Kelly Cancer Support centre stopped by with their shiny award from the Pride of Place awards which were held at the weekend. We met survivors of stroke who refuse to let having a stroke slow them down. Plus Anthony and Kathy Sheehy from Dundalk tell Gerry about their brilliant business which is the first of it's kind! Hosted on Acas...

It was April 2010 and legendary crooner Sonny Knowles after beating two bouts of cancer was going back on the road!  Sonny popped in for a chat and a song on Late Lunch with Gerry Kelly whose late mother Mary was a massive Sonny Knowles fan.  The connection and what it meant is obvious as the boys had such fun....  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Thursday's Late Lunch we were live from Knightsbook hotel for the annual Meath Enterprise Week where we met some of the established and upcoming entrepreneurs in the Royal County, Blues Legend Don Baker stopped by for a chat we met animal communicator Lyn Furlong and we spoke to the students picking up awards from the student enterprise challenge.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Ryanair's new baggage restrictions and what to do was part of our regular travel and holiday feature with Globe Travel's Sandra Finegan.  Andrew O'Connor's "By Royal Appointment" is Margaret Madden's Late Lunch Book Club Book of the Month.  Ahead of the Mid-Louth Camera Club's Bi-Annual Exhibition the wonderful Teddy Caffrey popped in for a cha...

Roger O'Reilly has shone the light on our Coastal Lights in a brilliant new book which possibly has its origins in Mornington by the sea?  On World Diabetes Day Cathal Fleming told the story of his diagnosis with Type 1 at the age of 37.  Eimear Felle from Mary's Meals (one of Gerry's favourite charities) talked about its resounding success and the impact its making around th...

Humanitarian Mark Mullen has been involved in crises all over the world and nominated for a Red Cross Honour - have a listen and you'll understand why!  Tony Conlon brought us his regular motoring feature and Holly Bryan Dulux Colour Hero offered lots of advice on brightening up or toning down our homes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We opened the Show today with Eugene Judge paying tribute to his good friend Paddy Clarke who passed away yesterday.  Donal Lynch was looking for expat votes for daughter Evanna as the star of  Harry Potter movies aims to make it to the final of Dancing with The Stars on ABC in the USA.  Irish Air Corp Helicopter crewman Diarmuid Corcoran gave us an insight into his job.  Couns...

Counsellor and Psychotherapist Bairbre Kelly joins Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch each month now to deal with personal and relationship scenarios sent in by listeners.  Here's Bairbre on Monday's Show taking the questions....  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Straight Talking from John Waters as Gerry picked his way around aspects of John's thought provoking new book "Give Us Back The Bad Roads".  New Album and tour coming to the Northeast - Tommy Fleming in the house.  While Pipelaying rounded off our focus for the week on Apprenticeships.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist and Author John Waters joined Gerry Kelly on Late Lunch today on the publication of his new book "Give Us Back The Bad Roads".  You have to hand it to John whether you agree or disagree with his viewpoint his opinions are thought provoking and given the reaction to what he had to say - resonate with many. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...