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We're looking for an Unsung Hero each month on Late Lunch have a listen and lets be having your nominations!  Businessman and motivational speaker Pat Slattery offered his take on what's required to be successful.  Denise Brady's two children both had meningitis and pulled through - quite remarkable.  While Glen Patten from Pawprints Crematorium told us ab...

With Meningitis in the news we spoke to Daraine Mulvihill who at 16 survived the potentially fatal condition - what a story!  Two years on from his passing at the age of 100 TK Whittaker's great friend and biographer Anne Chambers joined us to reflect on the life and times of the great man.  Martin Murphy was on his way to work in 2013 when his car went off the road - paralysed from...

Following her interview with us last Spring when she was diagnosed with breast cancer writer Nicola Pierce returned to Late Lunch to reflect on a really tough year which ended recently with great news - Nicola is now cancer free!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following a challenging year writer Nicola Pierce got the all-clear fron cancer recently - today Nicola returned to Late Lunch to reflect and look forward.  Cian Cooney got more than he bargained for on First Dates Ireland!!!  Body Builder Maeve Kavanagh is looking forward to settling back into life in Perth.  Siobhan O'Neill -White from mams.ie was revealed as our third pa...

Three years on since he stepped down as President of the Irish Farmers Association Eddie Downey reflected on a difficult time which far from dissuaded him from being involved in many other aspects of public life.  Nickolas Boyle and his wife are setting up a new Whiskey Distillery on the Cooley Peninsula.  Sophie White didn't buy a stitch of clothes during 2018, she managed fine and...

A Very Special Late Lunch!  We celebrated our 10th Birthday in beautiful Bellingham Castle in the company of so many of our friends.  Keith Barry weaved his magic, Pat Coldrick made his classical guitar sing, original producer Deirdre Hurley returned for the afternoon and we caught a word with many of our regular contributors to the Show.  This was Show number 2,449 featuring in exc...

Helena Tubridy offered some interesting pointers on a range of personal issues as we head into a New Year.  Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital are rolling out #EndPJparalysis - Adrian Cleary and Shirley Timmons explained the benefits.  Susan Thornton-Hough popped in for a chat before winging her way back to Portland Oregon.  While Ann Meade was revealed as the first participant in Lo...

Former Labour Party Councillor, Senator and TD Dominic Hannigan has pursued a new path since he lost his seat in 2016, however, he revealed he's about to re-ignite his career....Irish Times Washington Correspondent Suzanne Lynch was next into the hot seat and what a conversation ensued with Gerry!!!  Gerry had a New Year surprise for a previous guest Ann Grant before he caught a word with...

Home for the Holidays and soon to return to the cauldron of Capitol Hill in Washington - Trim woman Suzanne Lynch popped in for an most informative and interesting conversation about her role with the Irish Times at the heart of US politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Dunbar is all the better in so many ways after ditching her Smartphone a year ago!  Bobby McCormack from Development Perspectives joined us to talk about "Spirit" a short feature about the Medical Missionaries of Mary and Climate Change matters.  Katrina Kelly is on her way to Kolkata where she'll put her alternative medicine skills to very good us and while with us Ge...

"It's easier to get a bag of coke and a pint than help when it's needed" the words of Eoin Morris who leaves nothing behind in conversation with Gerry Kelly on Thursday's Late Lunch - powerful stuff indeed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciara Boylan has been fascinated by space, science and engineering since she visited the Armagh Planetarium when she was only 4!  Now 10 the young Meath schoolgirl is passionate as you'll hear from her conversation with Gerry on the first Late Lunch of the New Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We caught up with Michelle Montague who gave birth to the First New Year Baby just before she was discharged from Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital today to head home to Trim with baby Maeve and partner Simon.  We reflected and looked forward to 2019 across the spectrum in the company of three very wise men; Willie Kealy, Paul Murphy and Gene McKenna.  Ciara Boylan is just ten yet so kno...

In the midst of the annual frenzy Fr Michael Cusack reminded us about the important things and real meaning of Christmas!  Gerry paid a visit to the Maples Montessori where the little ones were simply enchanting.  Talented Triplets Elizabeth, Katie and Sophie Ni Mhaolin who are all members of the Julianstown Youth Orchestra performed magically and had a chat with GK.  Our recen...

Tara Walker and Rick Kronje teamed up to bring us all the best for a Festive Feast!  Move over Ronan - nephew Josh Keating has a wonderful voice which he's using to raise funds for the Marie Keating Foundation.  While Ricky Gerrard has produced three volumes about places of work in Drogheda through the years and they're simply brilliant!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Gerry was in his element as he opened the show in the company of internationally acclaimed stylist and brand consultant Celestine Cooney!  Ciara Burke, Karen Devine and Carmel McCarthy brought the curtain down on Women with Opinions for 2018 and selected the Best Christmas Pudding in the Northeast which this year was made by Elizabeth McHugh - Congratulations!  And to round of Thursday&#...

Declan Bailey joined us for his annual Christmas Gadgets and Gizmos feature. Lots of ideas here for that gadget loving person in your life!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Late Lunch 3 authors from the one family joined us instudio to discuss their festive Christmas memories Oisin, Erika and Kunak Mc Gann discussed everything from favourite santa gifts, competitive board games and how they love to spend Christmas as a big family. We heard another of our brilliant Christmas cuties, Declan Bailey was in to talk top tech presents for the technology lover in yo...

Meath Libraries Writer in Residence Shane Hegarty and Mia Madden bring us their Children and Young Adult book picks for Christmas 2018!!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grounds for Optimism as Louth County Council confirm the sale of land in Dundalk to Louth GAA for the new county grounds - county board treasurer Aidan Berrill was naturally really pleased.  Mia Madden and Shane Hegarty brought us their recommendations for childrens and young adult books this Christmas!  Tony Conlon rounded off the motoring year in the company of Nicky Smith, Peter Doran...

In 2017 Eddie West faced the abyss - today he's in a very good place and telling his story to help others.  Nicky Kyle took us from Tunnel to Table in her Mid-Winter special.  Margaret Madden named her Book of the Year and had lots of great recommendations for those Christmas stockings!  While Andrea McMahon from Kilmoon Cross Nurseries told us how to care for her Poinsettias (t...

Our esteemed colleague Dermot Finglas the Voice of Country Music on LMFM passed away last evening and we're in mourning at the Station today.  As a tribute to Dermot here's the interview he did on Late Lunch on his retirement back in November 2016.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The irrepressible Neil Delamere paid us his annual visit and the yearly laughter-fest ensued!  Gavin Duffy and Eddie Caffrey were glowing in their tributes to our friend and colleague Dermot Finglas the voice of Country Music who passed away last evening.  Long-time Editor of Phoenix Magazine Paddy Prendiville popped in for a chat.  And boy has Mark Duffy taken to photography l...

We joined the crew from the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre for their Christmas Party and a very special Late Lunch!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Dundalk Diva" world acclaimed Mezzo Soprano Tara Erraught dropped in for a chat with one of her biggest fans ahead of her appearance at the Drogheda Classical on Thursday.  Bronagh Conlon of Listoke Gin was in the spotlight on "Lets Talk Business".  Christmas Cuties - lets be having them!  While Lolo Robinson is up for a National Charity Impacy Award this evenin...