LMFM Late Lunch

On today's Late Lunch with Louise Walsh, we talked about the future of funerals with lay ministers, what to wear on holidays and what to put into the brown bin. We also talked about smart phones in national schools and how sunburn is making a comeback! We discovered how Ms Louth went to Ms Ireland overnight and we heard about a savage attack by a dog in Navan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist Lara Marlow joined us ahead of the Hinterland Festival for a worldly chat. Miriam Manning told us why Kells is backing a call for a public holiday to honour St Colmcille. Drogheda United Ultra Cian McCormack says fans are disappointed but hopeful the club can compete in the UEFA Conference League when their appeal to CAS is heard on Monday. What an impressive young woman Caoimhe Kenny is as she carries Louth hopes into the Miss Ireland contest tomorrow. While David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend in sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bobby McCormack and Dom Gradwell want to make Drogheda great again, Tony Weldon's knowledge of James Joyce is unparalleled, as is Derek Reilly's when it comes to electric vehicles and Termonfeckin Tennis Club can now boast state of the art new courts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joanne O'Dwyer's amazing story of recovery is about to be published, she also works in addiction services in Meath and told us what needs doing to deal with the problem. Alma Jordan marks a decade of Agrikids and pulled no punches when it comes to making our farms safer for the people who work there. Eamonn Quinn founder of the Louth Contemporary Music Festival dropped in for an entertaining chat and we caught up with Aaron Lynch, who had a hole in one at the second in Ardee Golf Club last weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Fitzgerald reflected on forty years in politics, Feilim O'Connor's new book about baby names is delightful and not one but three Louth school principals; Brian Collins, Edel Victory and Ambrose McGinnity say goodbye to teaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new all electric Renault 5 and it's ancestor at Blackstone Motors, legendary pool player Martin "The Rocker" Rothwell, House of Colour Maria Macklin's so knowledgeable when it comes to all things colour & fashion while Pat O'Toole loves and wants to protect the River Boyne and its fish life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nikki Hayes is well on the way to getting her life back on track, Richard Francis is onto a winner with his mushroom crisps & products and Liam Foley & Fergus Cosgrove are so proud to represent Ireland at international sports events! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 19th and Liam O'Neill blew the whistle, minutes later it was lights out for the Louth referee, who survived a major cardiac arrest and joined us today to tell his inspirational story. Mairead Jennings, Director of Youth Ministry at Knock Shrine, called out to young people to come to Mayo for a special event on Saturday week. Cormac Moore has penned a brilliant book about the the border, Irish Boundary Commission and it's lasting impact on the people of Ireland. And we heard from young ladies who are members of the Moneymore After School Club in Drogheda who've made a radio play around Happiness to coincide with Crinniu na Nog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CEO of Crann, Marie Daly, told us what needs doing to fix childcare, historian Sean Collins reflected on the life and times of St Oliver Plunkett, Gerry had a great chat with the legendary Leo Sayer ahead of his forthcoming Irish tour and Glen McGowan has a dilemma about the new signage on Sunday Street. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth Sheridan's story makes for great listening as his tenacity and determination has Nutriband listed on the NASDAQ. Nicky Kyle sets out some gardening tasks for June. Meath Women's Refuge recognises three local Community Champions and a final push will see Tullyallen Community Centre complete and at the heart of community once more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bloom Girls, Sinead and Alethia Kavanagh joined us from the Phoenix Park, one of our most favourite authors Andrea Mara had a chat as her latest book tops the bestsellers charts, wine expert Rick Cronje marked eleven years on the show and David Sheehan previewed the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Study and exam preparation expert Ray Langan offered lots of sound advice with only days remaining to the start of the state examinations. Our book reviewer Irene Gahan brought us her recommended reads. The first of six monthly episodes of Ours to Protect focussed on growing your own today and violinist Vladimir Jablokov is bringing his music to more intimate venues across the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish Taxi Driver Ednan Hameed believes the increased incidents of racism he's experiencing is because of our government's failure to control inward migration. Alex Cooney, CEO of Cyber Safe Kids, joined us to discuss the looming spectre of special clinics to deal with phone and social media addiction. Gerry paid a visit to the Boyne German Shepherd Dog club's fundraising day for the local Abacas school. And we returned to a most moving interview from 2013 with Lucia O'Farrell, in light of her family receiving an apology from Government for her son Shane's needless death in a hit and run back in 2011. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colm & Fiadh Hanlon and John Husband were in Liverpool last evening when terror ensued at the team's victory parade. Tom Muldoon joined us as his family celebrate 60 years in business in Ardee today. In Wildlife Matters Aoife McPartlin informed and educated on the life and times of the Badger. While pharmacist Joseph Staunton introduced us to "Wilma" his robotic assistant! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dylan Curran spoke powerfully about his descent and recovery from cocaine addiction. Denis Leonard reflected on his retirement as principal of Dunboyne College, Nicole Gaule told of her seventeen year old niece Emily's cancer diagnosis and Caroline Day is looking for local voluntary groups to engage with residents in Moorehall Lodge care home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transport commentator Conor Faughnan on driving licences & tests, forager Jenny Boylan who honed her skills in Palestine, Network Louth women ahead of their business awards tonight and David Sheehan's look ahead to the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fr Declan Hurley told of his good fortune in purchasing a special first edition of St Therese of Lisieux's autobiography from 1898! Michael Fewer's curiosity has uncovered a hundred hidden gems around Ireland. Veterinarian Sinead Kelly answered lots of listeners pet problem questions and Gerry Bridgeman sang YMCA for his supper! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Killian Allen is seeking greater support from Louth County Council for his Fun Fairs, butcher Tony McEnteggart ,who retired after 56 years recently, reflected on his life and times, Dr Kate McCann had all the latest on those obesity busting drugs and farmer Daragh McCullough wants rain! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan Boylan explained why wheelchair users in Croke Park have their viewing blocked? Sarah Taaffe denied rumours that the Drogheda St Patrick's Day Festival committee had stood down. Ann McGivney told how she was only delighted to donate her kidney to niece Shannen Proudfoot! We met Mark Coan of Moneysherpa who is all set to represent Louth at the National Enterprise finals. And heard about a messy break-in at Duleek FC clubrooms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruby Morris takes her horse to school, Louth Ladies Leinster Junior football champions captain Aine Breen, a rare sighting of a white stork in Tallanstown, minding our blood pressure and tending the organic vegetable garden in May. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fire cooking expert John Relihan offered his best BBQ cooking advice, Wordfoolery with Grace Tierney, Lynn Harvey's Mermazing Mermaids in Meath, the Dudley Lifeboat project edges ever closer in Blackrock and David Sheehan's weekend sports preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linda McCreesh made a plea for help for her half-brother Brian Casey who is stranded in Thailand for the past seven months. Tara Walker and the crew from a new TV Show Fusion Kitchen, popped in to tell us what its all about. Audiologist Frank McGrath, from the Hearing Care Clinics, was a mine of sound information and Lyn Kirwan from Clogherhead Sang for her Supper! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ice Creams of yesteryear they'd love to taste again poured in from listeners! Our own Eurovision expert Ken O'Sullivan selected his picks to win and assessed Ireland's hopes. Drogheda's Wolfe Tones are dancing their way to a new clubhouse and Meath student Beth Brady is top of the Irish Junk Couture world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacqueline Connolly spoke about sister Clodagh and her three boys who were murdered by her husband and their father Alan Hawe in a powerful interview with Gerry. Sinaed Crowther and Denise Lauaki founders of Soothing Solutions are looking to find the Lollipop Person of the Year. Gabrielle and Michael J Hanlon from Muchgrange Farm in Cooley dropped by with their wonderful Gelatos! While Redeemer School in Dundalk are delighted to take delivery of their second wheelchair bike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Big Match commentators Colum Corrigan and David Sheehan reflected on yesterday's epic Leinster Final win for Louth. TikTok Louth & Meath supporters Oisin Kirk and PJ Callaghan were poles apart shape today? While Louth stalwart and mega fan Marie Lynch was understandably so happy! Dermot O'Brien's youngest daughter Roisin told us about the atmosphere amongst all watching the action unfold from New York and what it meant to her. And we heard from Yes Chef's Shane Smith and Wayne Fitzpatrick from No.3 restaurant in Collon about hospitality and how with innovation and commitment it does work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Whelan goes the Whole Hogg with his sausages for the Leinster Final! "Are We There Yet" the remarkable story of the Molloy family of Who's Eddie fame. David Sheehan and Colum Corrigan's preview of the Leinster Final. The Meath car and supporters of both counties from countries who, through the GAA, have become part of local communities and made Ireland home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTokers; Oisin Kirk, PJ Callaghan and Grace Cullen are all on the ball ahead of Sunday's Battle of the Northeast in Croke Park! Sarah Keogh, from eatwell.ie, offered some great pointers on minimising food waste. Niamh O'Sullivan looked ahead to the Ladies Leinster Final and gave her opinion on the skorts issue. While Bridget Byrne sang Billie Jo Spiers "Blanket" for her Supper at the Valley Inn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fr Michael Cusack joined us ahead of the Conclave to elect a new Pope, House of Colour consultant Maria Macklin advised on dressing appropriately as women age, Meath fan Conor O'Byrne spoke to us from Dubai and John Paul Melady told the story behind Inbetween Honey's new single. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Sheridan reflected on his infamy following that 2010 Leinster Final as Sunday's decider between Meath & Louth beckons. Louth woman Mary Lynch doesn't want to hear talk of Joe in her pub in Slane and if she does it will be quite taxing on customers! Aoife Bradley is campaigning for change in the reporting of inquest cases following her family's experience of their father Aidan's published inquest report. And Ursula Winters is part of a drive to make people aware of how happy a place Trim is to visit and stay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meath teacher Brigid Smith in Ardee school teaching Louth Leinster Champions, Louth teacher & candle maker with an offer for Wee County supporters only, Feileacain Dads coming together in sport, comedy fro Dame Edna and David Sheehan's preview of the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carlow Weather's Alan O'Reilly predicted a dry spell of at least ten days, Louth GAA analyst Declan Byrne reflected on the county's first under 20 Leinster title in forty-four years, Roger Hudson looked forward to his forthcoming exhibition of art, music & poetry and Ken Treanor Sang for his Supper! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Late Lunch with Louise Walsh, a grieving young woman appealed to motorists never to drink drive after she tragically lost her sister in a car accident last year. We heard what Meath Co Council's Eco-Chic initiative is all about. Ablefest is moving venue and does your town have its own fridge magnet? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Late Lunch with Louise Walsh, Val Troy is looking for Irish Funny Women! An Ashbourne man has devised a new Maths app for all, Bagatelle were in the house and the 32 year old goldfish living in a barrel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nostalgia abounded on Late Lunch today as we were reminded of the hospitality hotspots of yesteryear by our listeners! Dr Susan Kent's ArrowHealth is set to fulfil an important role in healthcare. Stalwart supporters Marie Lynch and Jacksie Kiernan had the banter about the forthcoming Meath/Louth Leinster football final. And Niall Hatch from Birdwatch Ireland welcomed the arrival of the Cuckoo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea Farrell and James Barham, who became a couple during the shooting of the recent series of Love Triangle on e4, revealed they're now expecting a baby together! Grace Tierney just loves fooling around with words, Rick Cronje brought us his latest wonderful wine recommendations and David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Astronomer Dr Eamonn Ansbro believes there's intelligent life about the Earth never mind millions of miles away. Irene Gahan brought us her latest recommended reads. IPAV Novice Auctioneer winner Sean Mc Redmond dropped in for a chat and Patrick Connolly Sang for his Supper all the way from Scotland! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What an incredible young man is Rowan O'Neill who is dealing with tough chemotherapy and DJing his way to the top of a profession he absolutely loves! Tommy Victory's life story in music and faith is fascinating but he really wants his precious Les Paul guitar returned. Rebecca Griffin and Sophia Whelan are Rock & Soul Sisters in so many ways. While Sophie Reilly is literally top of the world following the Irish World Dancing Championships over the Easter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fr Paddy Rushe reflected on the death of Pope Francis and Seamus Briscoe, from the Drogheda Male Voice Choir, recalled the choir performing for and meeting the Pontiff back in 2018. Rory O'Connor had the crack with Gerry about Easters past and his Hyrox exploits! Veterinarian Sinead Kelly answered all listeners had to throw at her and Mick Hughes told of the sharp decline in customer visits this spring to his restaurant in Trim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Ayres, who for sixty years told no one of his abuse at the hands of Dr Michael Shine spoke to Gerry today. Fr Paddy Rushe delivered the message of Easter in his own inimitable way. David Sheehan looked ahead to the weekend's sporting action and the O'Connor sisters from Drogheda Sang for their Supper! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Tuesday's Show; Pat Marry discussing his co-authored new book about the murder of Irene White, John H Shanahan on the follies of Donald Trump, Gavin Lynch aiming to play the top 100 golf courses in the world and Alex Earl of Mountcharles on filming the Irish Traitors at Slane Castle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tara Walker took us through her favourite Easter Sunday dinner, Dr Aoife Durcan's new book about sensitive children made for a really informative conversation, Aoife McPartlin took us through the life of a Peregrine Falcon and Darragh McCullough is only delighted to be back home with his new daughter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Murray is a young man who is going places with his award winning Biddo's Street Food business. Siobhan O'Neill White from mams.ie had plenty of suggestions of things to do with children over the Easter break. GAA, Soccer and Athletics have all come together to raise much needed funds for Derek Winter's family. While our own golfing legend Des Smyth reflected on Rory McIlroy's nail biting Masters win! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Running 48 hours for the Red Door, that's the plan as seven friends want to give back to people and a place that was so helpful in rehabilitating one of their mates from addiction. Donal McEvoy from Pergola Nurseries advised on lawn care. Pharmacist Kathy Maher was a fountain of knowledge about; hay fever, being sun safe, preventing measles and dealing with scabies. David Sheehan previewed the weekend's sporting action and we enjoyed a laugh or two with Kevin Bridges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.