LMFM Late Lunch

On today's episode Gerry talked to comedian Joe Rooney about returning to college in his 50s, we celebrated along with the nation, the athletic wins of Louth's Kate O'Connor and Meath's Andrew Coscoran. we talked decluttering and we said a fond farewell to a good friend John Lowe, the Money Doc on his passing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aoife McPartlin from Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland takes us through the life and times of the Hedgehog! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Joshua Project, Swedish Death Cleaning, an appeal by bingo ladies, a Meath author and so much more on today's Lite Lunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Lite Lunch, it was eclipse time! A brave Meath woman relived her cancer story, a potato competition and a soccer match as gaeilge and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, do you have any memories of St Mary's Musical Society in Navan ahead of its 50th anniversary? What you need to know about bone health. A missing engagement ring and what pests are in your house! All this and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciaran Warfield and Peter Whelan popped in to look ahead to the inaugural John Boyle O'Reilly Festival which boasts a stellar and varied lineup of activities in Dowth and Rossin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On today's Lite Lunch, Gerry spoke about toasties! Ciaran Warfield and Peter Whelan on a new festival, Mickey Johnson on raising money for the palliative service that helped his late wife, a farm walk and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Lite Lunch, a mother shared her heartache at burying two babies before having her miracle daughter. Why did the chicken cross the road? Who cares! We have a rooster! And much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Siobhain Dolan shares her heartache after she and her partner Micheal buried two children - only to finally give birth to a little girl and a sister to their eldest child Adam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heartfelt interview on the mother and son team from Ratoath. Bee talks about her hugely successful PALS programme and her son on his viral moment in Australia before giving us a taste of his music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, we heard all about the No Wait Card, a mother and talented son dropped in from Ratoath, the talented teenage motorcyclist just home from the Red Bull Romaniacs, the dangers of escalators and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, we chatted with a male breast cancer survivor, discovered how life in Japan is treating a Dundalk world record holder, a mother's view on iPads and that controversial pregnant doll and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On the Lite Lunch today, guest presenter Andrea Hayes talked on topics including a new app to make AI less scary, Toastmasters, the holiday lodge with that extra touch and a new bursary for students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Carr chats about his new app which combines trivia quiz with AI knowledge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the 15th Dip In The Nip, which takes place on September 13th; Karen Healy, Liz Summersby, Michaela Lanney, Jill Meegan and Carmel McCarthy all popped in for a chat to tee up the annual fundraiser for NECRET and the Oncology Unit at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show with Gerry Kelly, the Dip in the Nip crew explained what it's all about, a preview in sport with David Sheehan, Wordfoolery and a campaign to highlight the value of veterinary nurses and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best Dressed Woman at the Galway Races and finalist - both from Meath! Lisa Walsh and Kimberly Tino chat to Gerry on the Lite Lunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, a mental health nurse shares her memoirs, what's with the best kisser of a dog? , can you kick high and side hustles. All this and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cleo Raemdonck lives in Meath and has been a mental health nurse for twenty years has published her Diaries of a Mental Health Nurse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louise Maguire and Marita Lyons are devtees of the Hill of Tara and Mother Meera, Paul Callan and Kevin O'Brien told us about the wonderful Louth Disability Cycling Club, Mark Dearey from the Spirit Store paid tribute to his friend Glen Hansard, Sarah Jane Stanley related the story of her surviving domestic abuse, Selina Donnelly told of her passion for photography becoming her job and herbalist Pauline Caffrey enchanted Gerry with her remedies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Stanley talks about her journey to being a trauma life coach on Lite Lunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lite Lunch tribute to the late Glen Hansard with friend Mark Deery, owner of Dundalk's Spirit Store, who knew him over 30 years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is the Hill of Tara so special and how can you be part of it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Corcoran's new book "Leaving Russia" makes for fascinating reading, following a close call Siobhan O'Neill-White fully supports the proposed new e-scooter legislation, Gerry took a walk with Ciaran De Buitlear through the restored Victorian walled garden in Stamullen, Enda O'Doherty espoused the merits of taking the alternative path in life, Aoife Martin from Marian Pilgrimages told of the desecration of the shrine at Medjugorje and Ciara Burke along with Steven Moore is starting up a Love on the Run initiative in Duleek for twenty something singletons! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To coincide with World Nature Conservation Day today, Gerry pays a visit to the restored Victorian Walled Garden in Stamullen in the company of Ciaran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Motivational Speaker who plumbed the depths, gave up his teaching job to go the road less travelled which has proved inspirational! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish journalist who was living in Russia who has written a book on his experiences there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We marked Mayo's incredible All Ireland win yesterday as we spoke with Mayo men; Louth based Garda Sergeant Ronan Loftus, Navan Pharmacist Joe Staunton and Midwest Radio's Stephen Grealis. Boyne Valley International Film Festival Curator Frank Kelly popped in for a chat, Thomas Heffernan told us how his love of the Honda 50 began and endures, Navan Travel's Martin Skelly calmed matters around the continental wildfires and John Shanahan offered his opinion on the current state of play politically in the USA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports journalist and commentator with Midwest Radio calls those final moments when his beloved Mayo end 75 years of heartbreak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the Boyne Valley International Film Festival which boasts its best ever programme this year, its Director Frank pops in to tee up the lineup of movies and special guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick picked up a Portuguese White and Argentinian Red from Quintessential Wines in Drogheda which he ran the rule over today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Kandan Loganathan is up for a significant award, Lorraine Heskin marks 20 years of her Gourmet Food Parlour, Rick Cronje selected more cracking wines, Eoghan Murphy explained what happens on the Dark Drogheda Walking Tour, David Sheehan previewed the weekend's sporting action and Ellie Taylor delivered the laughs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Kandan Loganathan, who is the Pricipal Practitioner at the busy Hilltop Medical Practice in Drogheda joined Gerry as he is once more nomunated for the Patient's Choice Award at the GP Buddy Awards 2026! And you can vote for him at; www.gpbuddyawards.com/nominate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maria Flynn from Ballymakenny Farm invited listeners to join her and dig their own spuds on Saturday, Mai McQuaid from Active Retirement Ireland made the case for a free shingles vaccine, we heard all about the great work undertaken by Drogheda & Northeast Samaratins, Antonia Daly brought us more great recommended reads and chef Tara Walker popped in with a beautiful tomato tart! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The unseen work of Drogheda & NE Samaritans from the perspective of people working in the service and the issues they have to deal with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciara Whyte who heads off next week to Hofstra University on a four year soccer scholarship popped in for a chat along with her dad John. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anne Frehill about her new novel, Boyne German Shepherd Club supporting Tullydonnell National School, Psychologist Shane Martin, Ciara Whyte heading for the USA on a soccer scholarship and Aoife McPartlin all about Hedgehogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wildlife Matters with Aoife and on this occasion we're talking about Hedgehogs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psychologist, Author and founder of Moodwatchers, Shane Martin from Monaghan, about his work, the issues most troubling people at the moment and his final Show at the Iontas theatre in Castleblayney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.