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Thirty Years and Trish Flood didn't say a word about the abuse she endured at the hands of a family relative when she was fifteen - all these years later he's been convicted - have a listen to a very brave woman's story!  John Donohoe from the Meath Chronicle has compiled a collection of black&white photographs from the seventies and eighties in what must be volume one of &quo...

Up Up and away always a joy to hear from Eimear Cassidy who talked about her Cabin Crew job which she LOVES!!  Magical Margaret Madden brought us her picks for October's Late Lunch Book Club.  Dana Holloman is shining the light on Human Trafficking.  While Gerry indulged his childhood as Blue Peter celebrates its 60th Birthday!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

At long last we found out why he's nicknamed "Charlie" as Noel Moore took a wander down memory lane!  Martina Fitzgerald had a word with us ahead of the launch of her insightful new book "Madam Politician".  Counsellor and Psychotherapist Bairbre Kelly had lots of advice on a number personal matters.  While we met Daniel McLoughlin a young man who has returne...

Fr. Sean McDonagh a columban priest based in Meath is an ecologist and champion of the environment who has been speaking out on climate change since the 1980's. Following the latest international report which issued recently Gerry Kelly on Latelunch followed up with him and this is what he had to say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Never a shortage of knowledge or recommendations when it comes to travel and holidays when Sandra Finegan from Globe Travel is with us!  Helen Dwyer sets off on an exciting new business adventure in ladies fashion for her - no rather "My Generation".  Psychic Medium Fiona Faery consulted her Angel Cards for listeners.  While Karen O'Reilly from employmum.ie may ju...

Columban Priest and Ecologist Fr Sean McDonagh once again called out the Irish Government on its failure to address Climate Change.  Deirdre Murphy Manager of Meath Women's Refuge has been there since it all began in 1987.  "Create the Great in You" is a very interesting concept which Mark McCormack and Simon Ryan explained.  While Fergus McNulty is part of a wider gro...

Gail McEvoy joined us for her annual post Budget appraisal.  Hilary Moran has developed a brilliant new App called Help Your Friend.  Benny Sheridan almost lost everything in the recession however he's come through a stronger man.  What to do if a Hedgehog arrives out of the blue in your garden was Gerry's conundrum for our go to Wildlife person Aideen Magee! Hosted on Acast. See ac...

A 9 year old Meath boy from Clonmellon NS is calling for an end to all homework. Finn Savino believes children do enough during the school day and is lobbying local and national politicians to support his campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Late Lunch show, Joseph Shaw honestly recounted how he turned his life around from being in a drug hell to a future with a job, partner and children. A first for the show, Elena Duff joined us with some songs on her ukulele and Ruth Campbell and Vivienne Byrne told us the adorable story behind their first children's book. Finally, have we met a future President of Ireland? ...

On today's Late Lunch Show, Alison Cowzer brought Gerry into the world of the Den - Dragon's Den that is, to talk about the three Presidential candidates. Ann Grant remembered her famous dad William Courtenay who was awarded an OBE for his war service and finally, we celebrated Dundalk FC's victory last weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aisling Morris is lucky to be alive after she was struck by a car in 2005 - given the catastrophic injuries she sustained Aisling's made a remarkable recovery - have a listen to her inspiring story.  On National Potato Day Jenni Meade and Conor O'Malley from the Meade Potato Company popped in for a chat.  Gerry dropped into Waterstones Book Store where children from Collon N...

It's official the Earth is a flat disc and not a sphere according to Professor Des Walsh who claims to have proof which he'll be releasing shortly.  Gerry Finnegan is now selling his spuds from a vending machine for very good reason.  Meath Road Safety Officer Mick Finegan had some telling stories, shocking facts and lots of advice on Road Safety Week.  We had a visit from R...

Its the largest Festival of Faith in Ireland and Fr Michael Cusack joined us ahead of the annual St Gerards Novena in Dundalk.  We looked forward to the official opening of the all new Village Hotel this weekend and we'll be there to give that Dream Wedding away worth €15K!!  Gerry dropped in on the Cuidiu Breastfeeding Support group in Drogheda to mark National Breastfeeding we...

Donna Kennedy has faced and overcome so many challenges in her life and she's now on a mission to empower other women to do likewise.  Presenter Gerry Kelly was so impressed with Joanna Fortune's new book "15 Minute Parenting" he desribed it as "the best book I've ever read on rearing children".  Cecilia Forrestal from the Community Action Network told us...

As it's World Animal Week the ISPCA and the Irish Pet Advertising Advisory Group released a powerful video called Puppy Dot Con as part of their campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of responding to online pet advertisements. The video demonstrates how easy it is to be fooled by unscrupulous breeders highlights the dangers of buying a pet online. ISPCA CEO Dr Andrew Kelly jo...

Tara Walker's Foodcast for September is all about making what's in the lunchbox interesting and rustling up something nutritious, tasty and fast when they arrive home from school.  Our Women with Opinions Carmel McCarthy, Ciara Burke and Siobhan O'Neill-White had plenty to say on a raft of of topics.  We revealed our third finalist in the Village Hotel Dream Wedding Giveaway....

Paul Carroll one half of the most stylish men in the North East Funky Fashion Frolics pops into studio as the duo prepare to host their first ever fashion show. Who remembers Dear Frankie? Well we have our own agony aunt Bairbre Kelly with us answering and helping you with any personal problems you have. It's back to the tunnels for Gerry as we catch up with the lovely Nicky Kyle for tunnel to...

The wonderful Pat Kinevane popped in for a chat ahead of performing his brilliant trilogy of plays at the Droichead Arts Centre starting this evening.  Colm Keane and Una O'Hagan who've teamed up to write a fascinating book about St Therese of Lisieux joined Gerry for a really interesting and informative discussion.  We revealed the second finalist in our Village Hotel...

Today top International athlete David Gillick speaks to us about his sporting career, his battle with mental health issues, his love of cooking and his new book 'Back on Track'. Ever been on a mystery tour?  Liam Reilly from Drogheda still runs these nostalgia trips. Worried about a break in at your business? we find out more about the crime business expo coming to Navan plus we meet...

Today, Professor Bryan Hennessy head of Cancer trials Ireland shared information about a very interesting trial involving prescribing asprin for post cancer patients. The community at St Nicholas Avenue in Dundalk have launched a fundraising campaign to help the family of the late Ingrida Maciokaite who died tragically last week. Sinéad Kelly was on hand with her expert advice and help caring for...

Rockers Metallica could be playing Slane next year, Ken Sweeney from the Irish Sun has the scoop, As Storm Ali rages outside Grainne Burns from the ESB gave us an update on areas affected by power outages. Paul Howard the man behind the brilliant Ross O Carroll Kelly books discussed his latest work. We met the lovely Brian and Catriona Flaherty from Kilmessan whose business 'Whats for pudding&...

We reminisce about Feile 90 as the iconic Trip to Tipp is back for one night only. ex-rugby player turned entrepreneur Shane Monaghan joins us instudio to discuss his near death experience on the pitch and the launch of his successful business LIMRO. We heard from Linda Ennis and Shona Mc Manus about the upcoming Drogheda chamber of Commerce Skill Nets programme and fiery hot, fruity, mild, spicy...

Satirist and comedian Oliver Callan was with us to discuss his introduction to comedy, his love of Patrick Kavanagh's poetry and of course he brought some of his famous friends with him. Inspirational local man Garry Hoey was instudio to discuss how losing his foot didnt stop him from enjoying his beloved football. He is heading for the Amputee world cup in Mexico and Carmel Schmeidt from the...

Globe Travel and LMFM teamed up to make Irene Cumiskey's day!  Yes the Cumiskeys are on their way to Rome for a Citybreak with €500 spending money after their Holiday video message was selected as the winner of the Late Lunch competition.  And Sandra Finegan was with us to join in the joy and offer plenty of suggestions for short and long breaks over the coming weeks.  Marg...

Margaret Madden brings us her Book of the Month which this time round is "Eat the Moon" by Breda Joy and more great recommendations besides in September's Late Lunch Book Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.