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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...

The Life and Times of Jack Kiernan made for such interesting listening as the Great Man reflected on 50 years in the Shoe Business in Navan and his love of Meath GAA which stretches back to 1954!  We began a new feature today "Lets Talk Business" and first under the microscope was Water Wipes.  While Motor Mechanics took centre-stage as we continued our features on Apprenticesh...

Worth Waiting For!  Yes he's been on our radar for a while and today the legend that is Jack Kiernan reflected on his life and times in business and sport with Gerry Kelly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  Pool champion Seán Hoey has set himself an unbelievably difficult challenge to make a maximum 147 break on a 12ft snooker table with his left hand. All donations will go directly to Focus Ireland. Sean spoke to Gerry about the inspiration behind the challenge and also opened up about his battle with alcohol and how finding God helped turn his life around.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

On today's Late Lunch Drogheda historian Séan Collins remembers those we lost in WW1, Paddy Keegan shared his incredible life story one filled with hardship and lonliness as he grew up an orphan in Ireland in the 1950's and 60's spending his childhood in Indusrial schools. Seán Hoey Irish pool champion is attempting the impossible all in the name of raising funds for the homeless and w...

Eastern Seaboard will soon celebrate ten years in business and Jeni Glasgow reflected on the many challenges she and Reuven encountered during a wonderful decade.  Rory O'Connor joined us ahead of the launch this evening of his second book "The Rory's Stories Guide to Being Irish".  As "Frank Pig Says Hello" comes to the end of its Irish tour in Dundalk Gerry...

We reflected on Dundalk's magnificent League and FAI Cup double in the company of Stephen Kenny, John Mountney, Brian Gartland and Martin Connolly.  Allen Foster recalled some infamous murders of yesteryear.  Dominican Fathers Luuk Jansen and David McGovern are on a Mission!  While all this week we're focussing on Apprenticeships and today we met Woodworking and Cabinet Maki...

The morning after the night before and Late Lunch Presenter Gerry Kelly met Stephen Kenny, John Mountney, Brian Gartland and Martin Connolly as the dust settled on Dundalk's FAI Cup win over Cork City that saw the Lilywhites complete a memorable Double! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Man and Boy Frankie Watters has followed Dundalk and he'll be with them again at the FAI Cup Final on Sunday!  Grainne O'Neill is going about rebuilding her confidence and she told us how in the company of daughter Grace.  It was Vroom Vroom all the way with the all woman motor racing team from the Northeast aiming to win at Mondello Park on Sunday.  While Patrick Ussher spo...

On Today's Show - Pure Class that's June Rodgers!!  Max Kyck organised a Stag with a difference.  An overnight hit in her forties that's Fionnuala Kearney.  No surprise - Darryl Fitzgerald is named Meath Carer of the Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hermet Priest Fr. David Jones joined us on Halloween Day to warn of the Dark Side of the Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Townie Maura McElhone told us the story of her "Falling for a Farmer".  Gerry and Louise took their lives in their hands on a visit to Farmaphobia!!!  Hermit Priest Fr. David Jones cautioned on the Dark Side of Halloween?  While Dr Mohammed Khalid spoke about his artistic prowess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late Lunch share with us the Spooky Farmaphobia Experience! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

King of the Pumpkins Tom Dillon opened the show swiftly followed by Michael Tea Higgins Cosy knitter Margaret Lynch.  Back to Sunday and the Dublin Marathon we went as Gerry tagged along with Team Carrie 2018.  Dentist Dr David Murnaghan from Boyne Dental and Implant Clinic in Navan had some very interesting advice to impart on gum disease and more besides.  While author Cecili...

Since their first year in 2010 Team Carrie have been an integral part of Late Lunch.  It all begins in May each year when Gerry Kelly follows the fortunes of a number of the team to the Dublin Marathon.  This time round it was Ciaran Brennan, Mandy Hatch and Denise Hughes who featured and on October Bank Holiday Sunday, Marathon Day, Gerry was in Dublin with the crew!  Here&#39...

Craft Butcher Hugh Maguire and Executive Head Chef at Tankardstown House Eoin Gilchrist are gearing up for the culinary side of the Dowth Point to Point.  Carmel McCarthy, Ciara Burke and Karen Devine are Women with no shortage of Opinions!  While Gerry checked in with Team Carrie ahead of the 2018 Dublin City Marathon on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

What fun Gerry had with Chef Adrian Martin!  Amanda Branigan took us on a library tour.  Allen O'Donoghue brought us his ever popular parenting feature.  While Peter McCloskey is onto something really special with his Collar of Gold rapeseed oil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The Hang Sandwich" safe cross code, the child of Prague and begrudgery nobody does them better than the Irish. Kunak Mc Gann and Sarah Cassidy have compiled the 'A to Z of being Irish'. It's a hoot!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jayann Walsh talked for the first time about her MS diagnosis.  Gerry had a blast with Kunak McGann and Sarah Cassidy about the A to Z of Being Irish!!  Judith Caffrey knows all there is to know about the CAO application process which she imparted today.  While Paul Brady had a chat with us ahead of his return to Drogheda on Sunday.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Ciara Wright Nutritionl Therapist (Glenville Nutrition, The Wellness Crew) joined Gerry in Studio to discuss the importance of good nutrition when trying to conceive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.